4-H Events and Programs
Apply to be a Camp Counselor
We want YOU to be a camp Counselor: (You are eligible once you have completed 9th grade.)
If you love camp, you should apply.
If you want to become a better leader, you should apply.
If you want to become a better team member, you should apply.
Applications Due Jan 5 (midnight)
Camp Dates: June 9-12 (Outpost & Base Camp)
NEW COUNSELORS, E-mail (to your 4-H Educator) a short letter of support from a reference who can tell us about how you have worked or would work with youth. This person should not be a parent (It could be a youth group leader, teacher, club leader, or leader in a religious organization). In the letter, please have them address the following: Leadership experience, experience working with youth, & how you handle responsibility.
RETURNING COUNSELORS–Resume & Cover Letter optional, but suggested. Please e-mail them to your County Educator.
Camp counselors MUST participate in camp counselor training. We will have a few zoom check ins plus in-person trainings/retreat on February 8-9, May 4 & June 8. (Counselor retreats will be at no cost to you.)
New applicants will be interviewed via zoom in January.
Returning counselors will attend a group zoom meeting.
For more information, visit 2025 Clark, Dunn & Eau Claire Camps Information or contact the Dunn, Clark, or Eau Claire County Educator.
Dog Project Meeting
We are having an orientation meeting on January 9 at the Pleasant Valley Commnity Center starting at 6:30pm. Youth should bring a copy of their dog’s current shot records. Do not bring your dogs to this meeting. We would like to invite all members currently enrolled in the project and those that are thinking about joining the project in the future but would like to learn more about the dog project.
We will also go over the training schedule that starts in the spring, the classes to enroll in, and training equipment you will need by the start of class.
You can contact Deb Motzing with any quesitons deb.motzing@gmail.com
Shooting Sports Parent Meeting
The Shooting Sports Parent meeting will be held Tuesday, January 7, at 6:30pm at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Cleghorn. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IF YOUR CHILD WILL PARTICIPATE IN EC COUNTY SHOOTING SPORTS.
Parents can sign up your children either online before the parent meeting or at the meeting. You can sign up by clicking the green button below.
There will be 2 options for Tuesday evenings, either 5:45pm or 6:45pm. Each session is 55 minutes.
+ Air rifle dates are Tuesdays Jan. 14 thru March 4.
+ Archery is March 4 thru April 22.
+ March 4 will be a combined class of both air rifle and Archery.
+ Our last night will be our picnic for both groups on April 29
The cost to participate is $15 per sport, $30 for both. There is also a $50 deposit fee, which will be returned or the check shredded if the youth and their family donate their time at either the Karl Petersen shoot in April or helping at the Buffalo Co. fair in August.
We are also ordering Shooting Sports clothing this year and that information will be available at the parent evening as well.
Monday, January 6 at 6:00 PM
8020 Curvue Rd. Eau Claire
RSVP to thesinjm@uwec.edu
2025 Sarah Nelson Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 23, 8:00 AM to Noon
Pleasant Valley Community Center
Adults $10.00, Children $5.00, Children 4 & Under Free
Proceeds to benefit Joshua’s Camp and the Sarah Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Join us! The 2025 Tri-County Speaking and Demonstration Festival is a fantastic opportunity for 4-H youth to develop life skills, share their passions, and boost their confidence! Open to all members, including Cloverbuds, this event is set for January 23, 2025, at Elk Mound High School. Registration starts at 5:00 PM, with presentations beginning at 5:30 PM. Whether presenting solo or as a dynamic duo, participants will practice essential communication skills, inspire others, and have a chance to shine in a supportive environment.
Welcome to Art U!
Welcome to Art U 2025! This six week program is a partnership between 4-H and UW-Stout’s art education department. Youth in grades k-12 will be led in virtual or in-person art lessons from UW-Stout Art Education students.
Youth participants in grades K-6 will have virtual instruction while youth participants in grades 7+ will be in-person at UW-Stout. The hour-long instructional sessions will be Monday nights at 6:30pm, February 2- March 3. We will conclude the series with an in-person celebration and art show at UW-Stout on Monday, March 10 at 6:30pm.
Anyone interested in Art U is welcome to participate. Already enrolled 4-H Members will be charged $5. Those not currently enrolled in 4-H will be charged $10. Art U will be a single project 4-H club. Participating in Art U will enroll you in 4-H and allow you to participate in other 4-H activities if you would like to do so.
2025 Tri-County Performing Arts Festival
Mark your calendars now!
Registration opens January 18 (watch the next Clover Leaves for Registratin information)!
Get ready for the 2025 Tri-County Performing Arts Festival on March 1, 2025, at Elk Mound High School! This is your chance to showcase your talents in music, drama, dance, and more—don’t miss out!
We need volunteers! Help make the festival a success by serving as a room host, door monitor, or floater. Know someone who’d be perfect for the job? Contact Rachel Hart-Brinson today at rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu
Barb Medford Memorial Poultry Fund 2025
The Barb Medford Memorial Poultry Fund was established to provide financial support to both new and existing members of the Eau Claire County 4-H Poultry Project. The goal of the fund is to reduce the financial burden of raising poultry to help ensure 4-H members are able to experience all the joy these birds provide.
Click the green button below for the application. Applications are due January 1, 2025!
4-H January 2025 Calendar Raffle
Turn in your ticket stubs, money, and unsold tickets by December 20!
You can drop them at the Extension Office or get them to Wendy Duerkop.
4-H January 2025 Calendar Raffle
$10.00 Ticket with Cash Prizes from $50-$400.
Educational Experiences!
Distance Learning – Upcoming Programs
The Science of the Chocolate Chip Cookie– for youth in grades 3-12. Registration will be open Dec. 20-Jan 16
Dinosaurs and Unicorns – for youth in grades K-2. Registration will be open Dec. 20-Jan. 13
Paper Circuits – for youth in grades 4-9 Registration will be open Jan. 2-24.
To register go to Wisconsin Distance Learning – Wisconsin 4-H
2025 Wisconsin Dairy Bowl
The Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl will be held on January 25, 2025, in Green Bay at the STEM Innovations Center, UW-Green Bay
Registration is through 4-H Online with a due date of January 10.
Click on the button below for full details, rules, and regulations.
Wisconsin 4-H Program & Educational Experiences Booklet
Are you aware of all the programs and educational opportunties that are available to you through 4-H? Click the green button below to go to the Statewide Events & Opportunities website to access the Program Booklet.
4-H Awards Banquet 2023
The Eau Claire County 4-H Awards Banquet was held December 3, 2023, at 3:30 PM.
You may access by clicking here.
If you would like to have the original, send a message to Andy or Rachel.
