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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, April 25, 2025
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| Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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FDL 4-H Dairy Judging Practices
We are thrilled to announce upcoming Dairy Judging practice sessions! Get ready for some fun and educational experiences at the following locations:
- Monday, April 28th at 6:30 PM Location: Lyn-Vale Holsteins
Address: W5787 County Road N, Waldo, WI 53093 - Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM Location: Elmlo Holsteins
Address: N2202 County Road A, Cascade, WI 53011
- More dates and locations for practices will be announced.
Please bring a folder, notebook/notepad, and a pen or pencil. We're looking forward to seeing you there and making these sessions both fun and informative!
Contacts:
Chad Ryan: 920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer: 920-838-0201
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Exciting Cloverbud Day Camps: Registration Open Now!We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Cloverbud Day Camps, designed to provide fun and educational experiences for youth. These camps offer a variety of engaging activities that will inspire and educate young minds. Here are the details for each camp:
Fun on the Farm- Do you know where your food comes from? At this camp, youth will learn about caring for animals, planting, harvesting, cooking, and more. There will be many farm-themed activities, crafts, and fun for everyone!
Out of this World- 3-2-1- BLAST OFF! Youth will learn about aerospace as they build planes, rockets, and fly kites. They will explore planets and outer space on this fun-filled day.
Outdoor Survival Camp- Do you have the skills for being in the great outdoors? Youth will hike through the Gottfried Arboretum while learning about map skills and compass/GPS use, sing campfire songs, identify wildlife and plants, and so much more. They will even cook outdoors with their very own solar ovens!
How to Register: To register your child for any of these exciting camps, please visit our website at https://2025FDLCloverbudDayCamp.4honline.com. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
Registration Deadline: Register by Friday, May 30, to receive a camp t-shirt!
We look forward to seeing your child at our Cloverbud Day Camps!
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4-H Shooting SportsWe are thrilled to announce that archery will be offered this year, with the possibility of air gun classes as well. These activities are open to youth in 3rd grade or older who are registered 4-H members.
Class Details:- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays in May (May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29)
- Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
- Location: Izaak Walton League, N6491 County Trunk K, east edge of Fond du Lac
- Cost: $2.00 per night for each session
Parents are encouraged to stay for the classes to assist our certified shooting sports leaders. Attendance at the first class is particularly important for receiving essential instructions and background information.
Call to Action: We are in need of more shooting sports volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tracy at (920) 906-4625 or email tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu
For any questions about the shooting sports program, please reach out to Dwight Paulin at 920-922-9805.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Bella E, Cloverbud youth leader, Hattie F, camper of the week, and Makayla S, 4-H Summer Intern pose for a picture after camp
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4-H Summer Day Camp Youth Leaders Wanted
We are seeking youth leaders to help teach activities during our Day Camps this summer! If you are interested in helping with any of the day camp opportunities, please reach out to Tracy for more details! You can contact her at (920) 896-3360 or tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu. Youth leaders should reach out to Tracy by Friday, May 16.
Day Camps Offered are:- Around the World
- Art
- Cardboard
- Cloverbud
- Foodie
- LEGO
- STEM- CSI
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Adult Leader Meeting
The 2025 spring adult leader meeting will be Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 pm at Fond du Lac County Campus room AE-205/206. All general leaders are encouraged to attend. Cloverbud Pumpkin seeds will be distributed to club leaders to get to the Cloverbud members. Raffle tickets will also be distributed at this meeting.
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| April:Summer Day Camp Registration Opens April 15
National Volunteers Week: April 20-26
Teen Leaders Association Meeting- April 28, 6:00 pm, Fleet Farm
- Meeting to follow
May:Air Gun & Archery-
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Izaak Walton, N6491 Co Rd K, FDL
Dog Project Meetings:- May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- FDL Co Fairgrounds, Beginners at 5:00 pm, Returners at 5:45 pm
LEGO Club - May 27, 6:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
Teen Leaders Association Meeting- May 27, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
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