Summer Camp

Join Us for 4-H Summer Day Camp!
Calling all youth currently in 5K through 3rd grade – get ready for a day full of fun, friends, and unforgettable 4-H adventures!

Date: July 15
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Marathon County 4-H Office/Conference Center

Kids will enjoy hands-on activities, outdoor games, crafts, and more – all designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and confidence!
Lunch, Snacks and Supplies provided
Wear play clothes and bring your sense of adventure!
Space is limited – don’t miss out!

Register today at: 4-H Summer Camp 2025

Dog Project

Hey MC 4-H Dog Project Members. It’s time to kick off the Dog Project meetings. Join us for an orientation meeting on June 2nd starting at 6pm. To sign up and for more information: MC Dog Project Orientation.

Horse Project

Whoa there, 4-H Horse Friends! 🐎
Saddle up for another chance to trot through patterns, polish your rail work, and shine in showmanship!
Huge thanks to the Taking the Reins 4-H Club for wrangling up this awesome educational event.

Giddy-up and contact Tracey to register at 715-849-8835
June 21 from 1-3pm
Marathon Park Horse Area
$15 per participant
Helmets Required 🐴✨

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

Mosaic Garden Tiles

Calling All Creative Youth in Grades 3+!
Join us for a fun and hands-on Mosaic Garden Tile Workshop!
Get ready to design your own unique garden tile using colorful mosaic pieces. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to create something beautiful for your garden or home!

Date: July 13th
Time: 1-4pm
Location: MC 4-H Office/Conference Center
Open to youth in grades 3 and up!

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this creative adventure! Registration closes on June 12th or when the spots fill.
Register here: 4H Garden Tiles 2025

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.

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!

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!

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.