Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development

Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development teaches leadership, citizenship and other invaluable life skills through fun educational experiences.

4-H reaches every corner of our state—from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. In Wisconsin, with a network of more than 24,00 youth, 4-H helps shape youth to move our communities, state, country and the world forward in ways that no other youth organization can. Wisconsin 4-H is offered in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension.

🎨 Arts Camp awaits! Join us at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells on October 3-4 to participate in:🍀 Lego murals with STEM S...
08/13/2026

🎨 Arts Camp awaits!

Join us at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells on October 3-4 to participate in:
🍀 Lego murals with STEM Specialist, Joanna Skluzacek
🍀 Making regalia with Native American artist, Shane Funmaker
🍀 Moving and grooving with UW Dance Faculty, Chell Parkins
🍀 The Art Glued Challenge
🍀 Communication and Visual Arts
🍀 Fun!

You won’t want to miss out on these activities at Arts Camp. Make sure to register by August 15 at this link: https://26wi4hartscamp.4honline.com/

To learn more, visit our website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/arts-camp/

Are you going to the State 4-H Dog Agility Show? Are you planning on ordering some of the awesome clothing? Remember to ...
08/07/2026

Are you going to the State 4-H Dog Agility Show? Are you planning on ordering some of the awesome clothing? Remember to complete the online clothing order by August 10th - this is before your entries are due. Payment and a copy of the order should come with your dog entries (Due Sept. 1). Order Form available at: https://forms.gle/3tGxYwRJWmtdPoMV8

Looking for more information on the clothing order or show, check out: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-4-h-dog-agility-show/

Registrations close today, August 7th, for the WI 4-H Gymkhana Show and WI 4-H Expo Horse Show39th WI 4-H Gymkhana Horse...
08/07/2026

Registrations close today, August 7th, for the WI 4-H Gymkhana Show and WI 4-H Expo Horse Show

39th WI 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show - September 12, 2026, WI State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

61st WI State 4-H Horse Expo - September 18-20, 2026
WI State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

Both shows sponsored by the WI 4-H Horse Association

Entries: Online entries are open July 8th - August 7th

Please look at the information for both of the shows,
please see Chapter 5 in the WI 4-H Horse Association Handbook: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../wisconsin-4-h-horse.../

Direct Gymkhana Show Links:
Rules and Class List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1To3FTNMXTM5-sDtJlpaK3sDU9NCCCxDIWFSc8Jcn1-w/edit?usp=sharing
Online Entry Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y0eNBCR0WNtCXI8FTnZesToYg5G4z_xBgnvA2pzEGTI/edit?usp=sharing

Direct Horse Expo Links:
Rules and Class List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlqVOVdPuviHjsXn--Xt8H7AqcnPv_u-SPLWtPfDcLc/edit?usp=sharing
Online Entry Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xjMlIzngCGui26bM12OWoNh3_TsJLrOngrfb2sLmcko/edit?usp=sharing

If you have questions about registrations and payments, please connect with Laura Hrabik at [email protected]

If you have questions about the shows:
Gymkhana Show Chair: Deena Vinger (608) 574-5453 or members of the WI 4-H Horse Association Executive Board

Expo Show Chairs: Katie Stumph (715) 520-3013 or Jenny Arnes (715) 939-2078 or members of the WI 4-H Horse Association Executive Board

🥛 You can now register for National Dairy Conference!🗓️ This event will take place from September 27-30, 2026 and is o...
08/06/2026

🥛 You can now register for National Dairy Conference!

🗓️ This event will take place from September 27-30, 2026 and is open to ages 15-18

National Dairy Conference will be held at the World Dairy Expo, taking place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI

🔗 Register at this link: https://26WINational4-HDairyConference.4honline.com
‼️ Registration closes on August 31, 2026
🍀 Learn more about National Dairy Conference here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/national-dairy-conference/

🍁 Submit your workshop for Fall Forum 2026, held from November 6-8, 2026 at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn Convention Ce...
08/04/2026

🍁 Submit your workshop for Fall Forum 2026, held from November 6-8, 2026 at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn Convention Center!

🍀 The purpose of Fall Forum is to bring 4-H youth and adult leaders together to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and continue building excitement and energy for a new year of 4-H learning. The program is designed for youth in grades 7-13 and adult volunteers.
🍀 These workshop sessions are designed to be engaging, hands-on and feature topics of interest to youth and adults. Participants register for workshops in advance.

⏰ There will be 3 workshop timeslots on Saturday, November 7th:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- 3:00pm - 4:30 pm

‼️ The deadline to submit a workshop is August 15, 2026.
🔗 Submit your workshops through this link: https://go.wisc.edu/5r5g75.
❓ If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Vandevoort, [email protected], 920-366-7087.

✍️ You can now register for Ignite, taking place from March 15-21, 2027 in Washington, D.C!✈️ We are sending youth in ...
08/03/2026

✍️ You can now register for Ignite, taking place from March 15-21, 2027 in Washington, D.C!

✈️ We are sending youth in grades 10-12 to participate in three exciting tracks this coming year
- Community Accelerator
- Animal Science
- STEM

✏️ Register at this link: https://27wi4hignite.4honline.com/ #/public/ins_1n/evt_35j
🍀 Explore more at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/ignite-by-4-h/.
‼️ Registration closes August 27, 2026!

08/03/2026

Sauk County 4-H'er Ruby Taggart taught youth to create collages on playing cards that will be used to support the mental health of farmers through the nonprofit Farmer Angel Network.

✍️ You can now register for the Community Accelerator Track at Ignite, taking place from March 15-21, 2027!‼️ Very rece...
08/01/2026

✍️ You can now register for the Community Accelerator Track at Ignite, taking place from March 15-21, 2027!

‼️ Very recently, we have been informed that the CWF track at Ignite has been completely filled. We will be sending Wisconsin 4-H youth interested in Civic Engagement and Youth Empowerment to the Community Accelerator track at Ignite instead. This is another great opportunity for youth to explore civic engagement! If you have any questions about this change, please contact [email protected].

🏛️ This track will lead you to:
-Explore social entrepreneurship, service learning, and community-based problem solving
- Develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges
- Create meaningful, lasting change in your community
- Collaborate and share ideas with other youth participants

✏️ Register at this link: https://27wi4hignite.4honline.com/ #/public/ins_1n/evt_35j
‼️ Registration closes August 27, 2026!
🍀 Explore more about this track at go.wisc.edu/CWF.

Jumps, Tunnels, and Tables, Oh My! We hope you are joining us on October 10th for the WI State 4-H Dog Agility Show spon...
07/30/2026

Jumps, Tunnels, and Tables, Oh My! We hope you are joining us on October 10th for the WI State 4-H Dog Agility Show sponsored by the WI State 4-H Dog Association. Registrations are due by September 1st. More information about the show rules and guidelines and registrations can be found at: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-4-h-dog-agility-show/

Clothing Order - Due August 10th (note different date than the registration deadline). More information about the clothing order is available in the show registration materials. The online order form link for State 4-H Agility Show Clothing: https://forms.gle/3tGxYwRJWmtdPoMV8

Please make sure to read through both of the booklets. The the entry forms are near the end of each one. As a reminder, all WI 4-H policies, dog policies, and vaccination requirements are followed at this show: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/resources/wisconsin-4-h-policies/4-h-project-and-activity-policies/

🍀Do you know an outstanding volunteer in your club or county? Nominate them for the Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Awards! Th...
07/30/2026

🍀Do you know an outstanding volunteer in your club or county? Nominate them for the Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Awards!

There are 3 categories – Emerging Volunteer (1-5 years of service), Outstanding Club Leader, and Outstanding Project Leader.

Nominations are open in 4-H Online (look under Events, and select Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Awards), and the nomination deadline has been extended until August 10th!

🔗Application details are available at https://go.wisc.edu/832c5g

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