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2024 Fall 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.
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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Clover Kaboom
Our fall sessions of the Clover Kaboom series will be starting soon. Youth currently in grades 5K-2nd 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 10-11:30am each month. The first 4 sessions are planned. More dates will be announced in the future.
Dates: (Come to one or all, it’s up to you.)
- Sept 21st
- Oct 12th
- Nov 9th
- Dec 7th
Enroll in the fall Clover Kaboom workshops using this link: https://bit.ly/4HKaboomFall25
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New Family Night Info
Join Marathon County 4-H for New Family Night! Discover the exciting highlights of our 4-H program, ask questions, and learn how to get involved. This event is perfect for those interested in joining, as well as first or second-year 4-H families, and anyone else curious to learn more.
When: Oct 1st
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: 4-H/Extension Office @ 212 River Drive, Wausau
Dinner Served – Activities for the Kids – Time for Adults to Learn About 4-H
Sign up at by Sept 25th: https://bit.ly/4HFamNight24
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Pottery Painting
Get ready for a super fun night of creativity!
Date: Thursday, Oct 10th
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Cost: $10 for enrolled 4-H’ers, $15 for all other youth
Who Can Come: Youth in Marathon County 4-H (Grades 5K–1 year past high school)
Where: Clay Corner Studios, Wausau, WI (1801 Sherman St)
We can’t wait to see you there!
Space is limited. Sign up by Oct 1st at https://bit.ly/4HPaint24
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Marathon County Travel Scholarships
Hey Older Youth! Soon it will be time to travel with Wisconsin 4-H in 2025. Before that happens, Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation will provide you with a sizeable financial sponsorship. They will give you 50-75% of the cost of the trip’s funding. There are a variety of diffferent educational travel opportunities and conferences. Check them out! Don’t let this pass you by!
More information can be found at https://bit.ly/4HOlderYouthAwards.
Complete an online application (including uploading a resume and cover letter) by Oct 28th. https://bit.ly/4HTravelApp24
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Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed! We are celebrating National 4-H Week at all three Wausau area Culver’s on Oct 8th!
A portion of all sales will go to Marathon County 4-H programs. This event will only be successful if our 4-H members and leaders volunteer for a shift. All Marathon County youth and adults are invited to lend a hand. Youth in 5K-2nd must have an adult join them for the shift.
Volunteer At: https://bit.ly/4HWorkatCulvers24
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Nominate a 4-H Volunteer
Our Marathon County 4-H Volunteers are the BEST! It’s time for us to share some praise and recognition with them. Please take a minute to nominate a volunteer for one of three awards. Youth and adults are encouraged to submit a nomination.
Nomination forms can be found at https://bit.ly/4HVOLREC23
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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.