DOG PROJECT
TONIGHT’S training class is cancelled. Our first training class will now be next Thursday 4/13.
There was a slight miss-communication with the kennel club and we will skip this week. Apologies for any inconvenience and see everyone next week!!
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Are you (and the cabinmates you requested) registered? We only have about 20 spots open – first come-first served!
Final deadline to register for camp is May 12th.
Camp takes place June 27-30th at Upham Woods
This year’s theme is Under the Sea!
Cost: $170 per camper
Download Registration Form: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/camp/
2023 RABBIT FUN SHOW
It’s fun show time! We will once again be putting on a raffle, donations are welcomed and encouraged from clubs and individuals!
April 22nd at Winnebago County Fairgrounds – Barn A
ENTRY FEES: $1.00 per entry. Please bring your own lunch! We are the only ones on the fairgrounds (as of right now) so no hot food will be available this year. We may offer this again in the future, but for now we will be limited to water and snacks as sale items just to make things easy.
Not listed on the flyer: We will be STARTING with Showmanship in the morning, with the breed show starting after the conclusion of showmanship.
DAIRY PROJECT ROSENDALE DAIRY TOUR
- Saturday, April 22. 2023
- Tour begins at 9am
- Meet at the farm. Carpooling encouraged.
- Limit 25 people, only open to Dairy enrolled youth
- Register at: https://forms.gle/mftosfTxToSLvWWS8
May 13 – Q2 Business meeting & Getting Started with Dairy Activity Day at Ewald Farm
ALL COUNTY 4-H MEETING
April 25th @ JPCC @ 7PM
The Leaders Association Board will require your vote on the 2023-24 budget. This meeting takes place the week after Volunteer Appreciation Week. All volunteer leaders that attend will receive a gift as a token of appreciation.
MOVIE – MINI GOLF & MU SHU – YAC SPRING ADVENTURE
Winnebago County 4-H-ers in grades 6-12 (and your family & friends) are invited!
April 29th
1:15PM: Meet at Marcus Theatre Oshkosh to view “On A Wing & A Prayer” (Rated PG)
3:30PM: Laser Mini Golf at Glow In the Park
5-ish: Optional Dinner at China King Buffet
Cost: $22 per person
Concessions & dinner is optional and not included in cost
Register by April 14th at: http://bit.ly/3JN0uqz
We need at least 25 people registered to reserve a theater space. Let’s fill it up!
4-H PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH ART EICHMANN
PREPARE FOR THE FAIR!
This workshop will be great for budding 4-H photographers of all levels! You do not need to be enrolled in the photography project to attend.
Join professional photographer,Art Eichmann,to gain helpful tips when photographing landscapes, portraits and close-ups.
May 20, 2023 @ James P Coughlin Center
9:00AM – Noon
Cost: $5 per youth
Please bring a phone, digital or traditional film camera to this workshop.
Registration Deadline: May 12, 2023
We need a minimum of 10 youth to hold this event
WE NEED YOUR 4-H PHOTOS!
The 4-H Ambassadors will be updating the photos on their DNA display at the fair this year. Please share your most recent club, project and other 4-H photos with them. Photos can be uploaded here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/as3tJVPeaMEVyhL1A
4-H SUMMER ACADEMY
Extension is excited to bring you the first ever Summer Academy! From June 19-22, youth will go to the UW-Madison Campus to experience life on a college campus and learn about a variety of career paths and topics. Registration opens on April 1st in 4HOnline, under the events tab. Cost for the experience is $350 per person. You can find all the information about Summer Academy here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/summer-academy/
MEAT ANIMAL BOARD
Due to the Swine show being terminal, there will be no spring weigh-in. Each exhibitor will need to fill out the 2023 Swine tag Request Form by April 7, 2023. Tag pick up will be at 6pm prior to the MAB meeting on April 12, 2023 at the J.P Coughlin Center.
Sheep weigh in will be held at the Doug Reese family farm on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9 to 11 AM
SAVE THE DATES!
- Coming mid to late May… Meat Animal Project Boxes
- 2023 Clothing Review – June 19th @ JPCC
- 4-H Summer Sewing Camp (tentative 6/23 & 6/24) @ JPCC
- Painting with local artist Jessica Lomena – Monday, July 17th @ JPCC
- YAC Summer Adventure – Mt Olympus Theme Park – July 19th
- Summer ChickQuest @ JPCC (3-part 7/13, 7/21, 7/27 with hatching at the fair!)
- 2023 CLOVERBUD DAY CAMP – Friday, August 18th – Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
- STEM Day at Oshkosh Corp Headquarters (LEGO derby and make-n-take CD car – date TBD
