4-H Projects
4-H Projects are specific areas of interest for 4-H members and volunteers. Projects cover a wide variety of topics from animals, science, arts, and beyond. Explore the different projects and find more information on a project that interests you!
When you re-enroll in 4-H in September, you have the opportunity to add or subtract projects. There is no longer a drop/add deadline for enrolling in projects. However, the sooner you sign up for a project, the sooner you will receive information regarding any project-based learning activities. Contact the Extension Office or speak with the project leader regarding any questions you may have.
Project Groups
If you are enrolled through 4-H Online and an active member of a club, you can join a project group. Eau Claire County has 4 chartered project groups. Other project areas may meet throughout the year under the guidance of a project leader either at the club level or the county level.
Horse Project
Develops the skills of young riders and their horses to create a quality partnership.
Meets year-round the 1st Thursday of the month starting in November.
Leader: Kirsten Myers daynecole at yahoo.com
Dog Project
Explore what kind of dog fits into your family’s lifestyle and how to be an excellent trainer and caretaker of your dog.
Meets Mondays and Thursdays starting in late April or May (weather dependent)
Leader: Deb Motzing deb.motzing at gmail.com
Shooting Sports Project
An opportunity for youth to gain knowledge of shooting sports, gain confidence in their shooting skills and participate in wildlife ecology education.
Parent meeting the first Tuesday of January. Air Rifle Practice January-February; Archery March-April. Shooting Sports Website
Air Rifle: Jon Dorn jon at dornconstructionllc.com
Archery: Greg Zeman jzeman at charter.net
Older Youth Council
Any 4-H member 8th grade until one year past high school, and enrolled in the Youth Leadership Project are eligible for membership.
Meets year-round on the first Monday of the month, 6PM at various locations
Leader: Jodi Thesing-Ritter thesinjm at uwec.edu
Animal and Arts Project Learning Resources
The Positive Youth Development Media Collection is a centralized library of educational tools that can be borrowed from anywhere in the state. Youth leaders, volunteers, and staff will find displays, skillathons, learning lab kits, interactive CD ROMs, DVDs, and more. Project area materials include horse, dairy, livestock, small animal, and some arts. Learn more about the Collection and how to request materials here: Media Collection – Wisconsin 4-H
Looking for educational materials for your project?
If you need 4-H publication material, other educational material or are just looking for some help for a project you are entered in, check out Eau Claire County’s 4-H Publication Library. Materials can be checked out for a month.
Drama Library
Drama Enthusiasts! Eau Claire County 4-H has a list of their collection of plays for your club’s use. Almost 2,000 plays, gathered since 1978. These are searchable by topic, title, cast size, author, and age group. Materials can be checked out for a month. See the 4-H Drama Library.
