4-H Programs
2026 Summer 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 or Mallory McGIvern, 4-H Associate Educator, at mallory.mcgivern@wisc.edu or 715-261-1248.
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🌟 Do You Know an Outstanding 4-H Teen? 🌟
It’s time to recognize the amazing young leaders who go above and beyond! 💚🍀
Nominate a Marathon County 4-H teen for the Wisconsin 4-H Key Award! This prestigious award honors senior 4-H members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to 4-H and their community.
📣 Anyone can submit a nomination—fellow members, volunteers, families, or community members. Self-nominations are also encouraged!
If you know a teen who inspires others, gives back, steps up as a leader, and truly embodies the 4-H pledge, we want to hear about them!
Help us celebrate the incredible youth making a difference in Marathon County 4-H and beyond. 💚
Complete nominations by Sept 15th @ https://bit.ly/4HMCKey26
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🎒 Help us spread the 4-H word! 🍀
Heading to a Back-to-School Open House? Host a Marathon County 4-H table and help families discover all the opportunities 4-H has to offer!
We’ll make it easy—the MC 4-H Office will provide all the materials you need. 🙌
Interested in helping? Email Holly or Mallory to get your table set up!
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🌱 Clover Conversations: Your Voice Matters! 🌱
Help us shape the future of Marathon County 4-H! 💚
Join us for a Clover Conversation as we reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate what makes MC 4-H special, and imagine where we can go next.
✨ What’s working?
🌱 What could grow?
💡 What ideas do you have for the future?
Your voice matters in MC 4-H. Whether you’re a youth, volunteer, parent, or supporter, we want to hear from you!
📣 Come be part of the conversation. Together, we can help Marathon County 4-H be Beyond Ready for what’s next!
Sign up by Sept 28th at https://bit.ly/4HConvo
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2026-27 Enrollment Opens Soon!
🌟 Ready for fun, learning, and lifelong memories? 🌟
Join Marathon County 4‑H and capture the moments that matter while preparing to go Beyond Ready for the future! 🌱✨
📅 Enroll by November 1st to be part of the adventure. Enrollment opens in early September.
💻 Find your local club and contact the club leader for more information.
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Stop back often, we will update as more programs are offered.
Questions? Contact Holly Luerssen, 4-H Educator, holly.luerssen@wisc.edu or Mallory McGivern, 4-H Associate Educator, mallory.mcgivern@wisc.edu