2026 Winter/Spring Youth Programs

Welcome to 4-H in Marathon County! All youth activities are offered by the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension – Marathon County, and the Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation.  Traditionally, 4-H programs happen where ever youth are.  This could be after school, or as a workshop, club, camp, or special event. 4-H programs are offered in a wide variety of formats and places because they’re designed to fit the interests and needs of the diverse young people who live in our rural and urban communities.

We will be offering a variety of programs for all youth in the Marathon Communities, currently in 5K to one year past high school. Some programs have specific ages while others are open to all youth.

Stop back often, we will update as more programs are offered.

Questions?  Contact Holly Luerssen, 4-H Educator, at holly.luerssen@wisc.edu or 715-261-1240.

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4-H Photography 101 Workshops

Ready to level up your photos? Join us for 4-H Photography 101!

Three sessions—come to one or attend them all

Learn basic photography skills

Discover tips to enhance photo quality

Practice shooting with friends and have fun

Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to sharpen their skills (grades 3-12). Grab your camera (or phone) and get ready to see the world through a new lens!

Register ASAP @ https://bit.ly/4-HPhoto26

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Adults Needed! – Summer Camp

Our camp needs caring adults who believe in youth. Our camp is looking to have the largest number of campers yet, however, we desperately need a few more adults to join us in order to meet the needs. Please consider helping out.

3 days outdoors (June 8-10)

Support campers in new experiences

Help young people grow into confident, capable leaders

Join our summer camp staff and help youth become Beyond Ready.

**To ensure a safe, supportive experience, we maintain a 1:10 staff-to-camper/counselor ratio and are especially in need of male mentors to serve as positive role models at camp. Contact Holly if you are interested holly.luerssen@wisc.edu.

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Horse Project Workshops

MC 4-H Horse Project Members, check out the upcoming horse project clinics. Looks like a great opportunity to learn and meet others with similar interests.

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Poultry Workshop @ Fleet Farm

Cargill Animal Nutrition invites you to their upcoming Chick Chat at Mills Fleet Farm on March 13th.

* how to set up the brooder to be prepared to bring chicks home

*how to care for chicks in the brooder

*how to transition them to the outdoor coop

*what to expect through different life stages

*proper feed & nutrition to help them thrive through their whole life

The event is free events and open to all knowledge/experience levels and ages.

Pre-registration is encouraged so they can be prepared with seating and giveaways. But, walkins are welcome too.

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Rabbit Workshop

🐰🌟 4-H Rabbit Workshop – Hop On Over! 🌟🐰

Calling all youth interested in rabbits! Join us for the 4-H Rabbit Workshop on March 19th for a fun and informative hands-on learning experience.

Come ready to learn all about rabbit care, handling, showmanship tips, nutrition, and more — but please leave your rabbits at home for this session! 🏠🐇

Whether you’re new to the rabbit project or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is a great way to build confidence, meet other youth with similar interests, and get ready for the project year ahead.

Don’t miss out — it’s going to be a hare-raising good time! 🐰💚

Watch for more details and be sure to mark your calendar for March 19th!

Register by March 15th at https://bit.ly/4-HRabbit326

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Stop back often, we will update as more programs are offered.

Questions?  Contact Holly Luerssen, 4-H Educator.