Marathon County Leaders Federation Fundraiser

The Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation is partnering with the Bridge Street Culvers for a fundraiser. Your help is needed to help staff the drive-thru, serve orders, and clean tables from 4-7pm on May 22nd. Will you be able to help?
**Put May 22nd on your calendar and let Culver’s make your supper. A portion of all sales will benefit Marathon County 4-H.
To sign up: https://bit.ly/4HCulvers25

4-H Pottery Paint Night

We listened. So many youth were not able to join us at the first 4-H painting party. So we scheduled another one. AND…. NEW ITEMS HAVE BEEN ADDED! (A large light up barn, pig mug, and silkie chicken)
Join us to paint some new 4-H pottery! Select your item and we will have it waiting for you to paint. Plus you will have a fair project completed.

*Date/Time: Thursday, June 5th at 6:00pm at Clay Corner Studio LLC (1801 Sherman St. Wausau)
*Register by 5/20/25 @ https://bit.ly/4HPaintIt2
*Limited to 24 youth
*Fee: Depends on selected item – See photos w/ fees in the form

This program is for enrolled 4-H youth only.
Thank you Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation for financially supporting this project.

Herb Kohl Learning Journey – Washington DC

Marathon & Wood County 4-H is teaming up with Herb Kohl Learning Journeys for an epic trip to our nation’s capital — and YOU’RE invited!

If you’re currently in 6th-11th grades (7th–12th grade in fall of 2025) and up for sightseeing, learning cool stuff, meeting new friends, and making memories that’ll last a lifetime… this trip is for YOU!

When: Oct 14-17
Where: Washington, D.C.
Who: Youth in grades 7–12 in Fall of 2025
Cost: $250

What’s in store?
Snap selfies at the Lincoln Memorial
Walk the halls of the Capitol
Explore Smithsonian museums
Hang with awesome 4-Hers like you
Eat good food + have a blast doing it all!

This is one journey you don’t want to miss!
Fill out the interest form by May 9th !

Questions? Contact your 4-H Educator.

Cat Project Meeting

Calling All Cat Lovers!
Join us for the Marathon County 4-H Cat Project Meeting!

Date: June 17th
Time: 6-7:30
Location: Marathon County 4-H/Extension Office – New Location @ 1100 Lake View Dr

Whether you’re a seasoned cat owner or just starting out, this meeting is packed with fun activities, helpful tips, and everything you need to know to prepare for the fair! Bring your questions, ideas, and your love for cats!

Everyone is welcome — even if you don’t plan to show a cat at fair but want to learn how to properly care for them. You do not need to own a cat to be able to show in the cat project at fair. Come learn, share, and make some new friends!

Sign up for this workshop at https://bit.ly/4HCat25

DIY Feed Bag Totes

Feed Bag Tote Workshop!
Turn empty feed bags into stylish, eco-friendly totes! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to repurpose feed bags into unique, durable tote bags.
Date: May 8th
Time: 6-7pm
Bring your creativity! No sewing experience is necessary — all youth currently in grades 3+ are welcome. Only 20 spots are available RSVP soon.
RSVP by May 8th to https://bit.ly/4HTotes25. Let’s make something awesome together! Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose!

Quilting Club

Quilting Club is continuing this spring as a block of the month club!

Each month members will be introduced to a quilt block, discuss the history of the block, and sew their own block. All fabric and supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own sewing machine if you prefer. By spring, members that attend all the sessions will have enough blocks for a lap quilt. If fewer sessions are attended, there should be enough blocks for a table runner, or you can take supplies to create the missing blocks on your own.

Sign up at https://bit.ly/4HQuilt25

Dates:
February 10 (River Drive)
March 10 (River Drive)
April 14 (New Location)
May 12 (New Location)

Questions? Contact Jen Loucks at browneyedjen@yahoo.com.

Poultry 101

Join Us for Poultry 101!
Are you curious about raising chickens or learning more about basic poultry care? Want to learn how to prepare for the 2025 fair? Come to our Poultry 101 Workshop!
Date: May 8th
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Lake View Campus Conference Center (new Extension Office location) 1100 Lake View Drive
Learn the basics of raising healthy, happy chickens. Open to all youth interested in poultry — no experience needed.
We hope to see you there! Let’s get “egg-cited” about poultry!

Cupcake Showdown

Calling all MC bakers – Youth & Adult!
Think you have the sweetest skills? Enter our Spring Cupcake Showdown and showcase your best spring-themed cupcakes!
Fun, creativity, and delicious competition await!
Submit photos of 3 cupcakes by April 24th
Link: https://bit.ly/4Hcupcake25
There will be prizes!

Save the Date – Discover WI

Hey middle school youth! Check out our 2025 Discover Wisconsin trip. We will be traveling to Manitowoc, Green Bay, and Door Counties this year. Join us to see some amazing things that Wisconsin has to offer. The interest form will open April 1st. More information to come.

Dairy Project Meeting

Join us for a mooovelous dairy project meeting on April 26th. We will dive into learning about different breeds, how to select show animals, and spruce up our showmanship skills.
Sign up for this meeting by April 23rd. Dairy meeting registration
Meeting Info:
*April 26th
*9-11am
*Location: 1000 Lake View Drive (Conference Center – Enter door 31)

Save the Date! Summer Theater Camp 2025

Join us for the Marathon County 4-H Summer Theater Camp from August 11-15, 2025!

Open to youth ages 5-18, this exciting camp, in partnership with Missoula Children’s Theater, will foster creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shine on stage and build lifelong skills.

More details will be available Spring 2025.