2025 Spring 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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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!

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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!

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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.

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.

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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
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!

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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!

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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.

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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)

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Clover Kaboom

Clover Kaboom is back for the winter and spring! Youth currently in grades 5K-2^nd grade are welcome to join us at our monthly workshops. At these sessions, we build friendships and engage in fun learning.

Clover-Kaboom will be held at the Marathon County 4-H/Extension Office from 9:30 – 11:00am each month. Enroll in the Clover Kaboom workshops using this link: https://bit.ly/4HKaboom25

Dates
February 8
March 8
April 5

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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.

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Summer Camp Registration is Here!

Join us for an epic adventure at 4-H Summer Camp, where you can “Write Your Own Fairy Tale” with daring quests, campfire stories, and action-packed challenges! Explore the outdoors, build survival skills, and make new friends along the way. Your adventure begins with Marathon & Wood 4-H Summer Camp!

More info and to sign up: https://bit.ly/4HCamp25