Clover Comments News

Great news!
Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders group has agreed to cover the $15 cost for your 4-Her and family members to attend this opportunity.
Pre-registration by Dec 27th is required to ensure we have enough materials for everyone. We kindly ask that you only sign up if you plan to attend.

This is a family event. All youth must be accompanied by an adult participant. Please complete a registration form for each participant.

A Winter Day in the Woods @ Upham Woods

Sauk County 4-H has been invited to join in some winter fun! January 11, 2025 is a great day to spend the morning at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center! Join us from 9am-1pm for a morning full of broomball, snowshoeing, learning outdoor survival skills, and making hot cocoa bombs. There’s something fun and engaging for everyone, so bring the whole family! Open to 4-H members of all ages, their families! Hosted by Columbia County 4-H Ambassadors and in partnership with Juneau County 4-H Ambassadors.

Cost is $15 per person. Click the button below for more information and to register. Register at: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScshAlGYBl15t…/viewform and must be completed on/before Dec. 27th.

Can’t wait to throw a snowball at you… I mean WITH you!

Summer Academy Young Adult Advisor positions!

Summer academy is a program for middle-high school aged youth that will run June 16-19, on the UW-Madison Campus. Young adult leaders will serve as role models for all Summer Academy delegates while also helping to ensure that the experience runs smoothly. Follow this link to apply:https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/…/SV_9WA7cYjM8SZRVRA

Tri-County 4-H Camp Counselor Applications Open Now!

It’s time to start thinking about summer camp!  If you’re in grades 9-13, love camping, and like to work with kids – consider being a camp counselor!  We need counselors for base camp and outpost.  And we need counselors who enjoy teaching a skill and counselors who enjoy helping youth as they learn skills.     It’s hard work, but so much fun, and a great experience where you will make memories and friendships that last a lifetime. 


Dinosaurs and Unicorns 

This at-home lesson series encourages creativity and imagination while introducing science and building skills. We will divide up our journey into four lessons: Sound, Color, Paleontology (the study of dinosaurs), and the Importance of creativity.

For youth in grades K-2, this program will take place from February to March. Registration is open December 20-January 13. Learn more at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wi-distance-learning/.

Science of the Chocolate Chip Cookie 

In this program, you get to find or create your perfect recipe that turns out every single time you make it. There are so many variables or science to making the perfect chocolate chip cookie. By the time you’re done going through all these lessons, you should have your perfect receipt! 

For youth in grades 3-12, the program will be held from February to March. Registration is open December 20-January 13. Learn more at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wi-distance-learning/.

Paper Circuits 

Are you ready to accept the challenge of creating a low-voltage electric circuit? We will use conductive tape, a batter, LEDs, and paper to learn about electrical circuits! 

Get ready to learn and have fun through this hands-on introduction to circuits. This program will let participants explore and be challenged to problem-solve and think creatively. 
For youth in grades 4-9, this program is being held in March. Registration is open January 2-24. Learn more at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/wi-distance-learning/.

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