2025 Fall Youth Programs

Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity

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.

This summer, 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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Recognition Celebration

🎉 2025 Recognition Celebration 🎉
Let’s celebrate our amazing 4-H Members and Volunteers! 🌟

📅 Date: November 9th
🕐 Time: 1–3 PM
📍 Location: Marathon County 4-H Office / Conference Center

✨ Join us for an afternoon of appreciation, fun, and community spirit!
✅ Sign up by October 30th to be part of the celebration. Recognition Celebration

Hosted by the Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation 🍀

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Sewing Workshops

“One step at a time. You’ll create a masterpiece… and try something new along the way.”

Join us for monthly sewing workshops where youth will:
🪡 Sew a new item each meeting
🧶 Work on a quilt project
📅 Meetings: Oct 7, Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 12, more dates announced later
🔗 Sign Up & Learn More: Sewing Workshops

Let creativity lead the way! 🧵

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Fall Foodie

Come join us for our Fall Foodie workshop where you’ll cook, taste, and explore delicious fall flavors while learning fun kitchen skills with friends!

Grade: 3+
Oct 23rd
6-7:30pm
$5 per person
Register at Fall Foodie 2025

Guest Chef: Jasmine – Former Marathon County 4-H Associate Educator

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Flake Out Instructors Needed!

Calling all 4-H Leaders!
We’re looking for passionate session leaders for Flake Out: A Project Discovery Event.
🎯 Share your skills
🌟 Inspire youth
💡 Spark curiosity

📅 Event Date: December 30th
📣 Volunteer Deadline: October 15th

👉 Sign up to lead a session: Instructor Sign Up

Let’s make this winter unforgettable!

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Older Youth Hayride & Corn Maze

Grab your bestie and join us for a night of fall fun at the 4-H Hayride & Corn Maze at Wilke Farms ! The fee includes a hayride, a walk through the corn maze, and a special treat. Get ready for laughs, a little adventure, and plenty of cozy fall vibes. Don’t miss it—bring a friend and make some memories!

For All Youth in Grade 6+
Date: Oct 11th
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: $5 for MC 4-H youth/$10 for all others
Sign up by Oct 5th @ Hayride 2025

Questions? Reach out to Holly

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Clover Kaboom

Hey 5K–2nd graders! Join us each month for Clover Kaboom—where every workshop is a brand-new adventure! From hands-on projects to new friends and exciting skills, there’s always something fun to explore.

Saturdays from 9:30-11am. Come for one or for them all.
Sept 20
Oct 18
Nov 15

Enroll @ Clover Kaboom 2025