4-H Events and Programs
Welcome Violet!
Violet grew up in Eau Claire and attended Memorial High School. She was a Girl Scout and says that “camp is her jam.” She is on the board of Our Nawakwa and on the family advisory board of the Family Resource Center. She has also been the family liaison for a refugee family settling in Eau Claire. She looks forward to finding partners to work with to reach new and different young people.
Eau Claire County Banquet
All 4-H families are invited to the annual Eau Claire County Banquet. It will be held on Sunday, December 15, at the Pleasant Valley Community Center, S10414 Cty Rd HHI, Eleva, WI 54738
The Awards Ceremony will be at 3:30, with the dinner and a lot of fun to follow.
Those who RSVP by December 1 will be put into a gift card drawing. You can RSVP by using the QR code above or by clicking the button below.
Register for the Cultural Baking Series held at 6:30PM on Dec 5, 12, & 19 via zoom. We will learn new baking techniques, try new-to-us ingredients, and explore our cultural connection to food. This series is recommended for those in 4th grade and up.
Families will receive a recipe book and ingredient list by e-mail.
Registration closes Nov 14 at 11:59PM
There is no fee for this program. Your family will need to purchase ingredients and supplies.
We will be making:
Black Bean Brownies
Schokoladenplätzchen
Portuguese Custard Tarts
Register by clicking below.
Older Youth Council December Meeting
Monday, December 2, 6:00 PM
The Glass Orchard
130 Deerfield Rd, Eau Claire 54701
Cookie Walk and Craft Sale
The Pleasant Valley Clovers 4-H Club presents the twentieth annual Cookie Walk and Craft Sale
on Saturday, December 7, at the Pleasant Valley Community Center from 10-12 Noon.
Homemade cookies by the pound, craft table, and local vendors.
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.
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.
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!
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
4-H Thriving Survey Coming Soon
All youth ages 13-19 are encouraged to answer the 4-H Thriving Survey. Each youth in that age group will have a unique link e-mailed to the family e-mail in 4-H Online on Nov 1. The e-mail will be from Josset Gauley. We want as many young people as possible to answer the survey so we can tell the best story. If you answer the survey, you’ll be entered into a drawing for $25 Amazon gift cards at the state level. Last year, Eau Claire had the best response rate out of all 72 counties. Let’s do it again! Please let Rachel know if you have any questions regarding the survey.
4-H January 2025 Calendar Raffle
$10.00 Ticket with Cash Prizes from $50-$400
The 4-H Leaders Association is sponsoring a calendar raffle for January 2025. Proceeds support Eau Claire County 4-H Programs and Scholarships for Educational Experiences. Not only can you win by buying a ticket, but also by selling them! The 4-H member who sells the most raffle tickets wins $100. The second highest salesperson wins $50.
Contact Wendy Duerkop at 715-579-0006 to get more raffle tickets. Ticket stubs, money, and unsold tickets should be returned by December 20 or brought to the county banquet on the 15th.
Mark Your Calendars for these events!
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.
“Tracks” Newsletter – October 2024
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.
