Activities
What 4-H has to offer presentation
Ambassadors
What is the purpose of the Ambassador program?
Ambassadors are select representatives of the La Crosse County 4-H program. Their mission is to promote the La Crosse County 4-H program while they develop their leadership skills.
What do they do?
To accomplish their mission ambassadors will:
- help at festivals by presenting awards, ushering and emceeing
- work at the fair
- talk with community groups about 4-H
- go out to clubs to promote upcoming events
- go to schools to recruit members
- be in parades
- do TV and/or Radio spots
What are the qualifications?
Ambassadors must currently be a freshman, sophomore or junior in high school. The time commitment involved is one year starting in May. Ambassadors should have a desire to be a leader, be knowledgeable about 4-H and want to promote it. Most importantly they should be willing to learn and have fun while doing so.
- 2012-2013 Ambassador Application (word format)
- 2012-2013 Ambassador Application (adobe format)
Come join us for a day of learning fun! There are many classes to choose from for all grade levels, even adults. This day of learning is available to both 4-H members and community members, so check out what we have to offer.
Clover College is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2012.
- Who: 4-H members and/or Community Members in grades 4K-4th
- Cost: to be determined for 4-H Members and community members (those not enrolled in 4-H)
- When: 2012 date to be determined
- Where: to be determined
Curious Kids Camp Registration coming soon
Please note the the following link is from 2011. The 2012 will be coming soon.
2011 Favorite Foods Revue Information & Requirements
Gateway Academy -
Participants will work together in a fun, exciting environment using leading-edge technologies to learn about robotics, aeronautics and computer design. They will also participate in a field trip to a local manufacturing company, learn about high school courses in engineering and work with other La Crosse County youth on engineering and team building activities. The 2012 dates are June 18th-22nd.
IW2K! (I Want to Know!)
Science, Engineering and Technology Camp for Middle School Youth
Have you always wanted to know what makes things work, is that really possible or how can I do that? If so, the IW2K! is for you. At IW2K camp you will learn more about Global Positioning Systems, cool careers in science, explore engineering, environmental science, rocketry and how the military uses science, technology and math.
- Who: Any youth in grades 6-8
- Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells
- When: TBA
- Cost: TBD (includes all meals, lodging, t-shirt and activity supplies)
IW2K informational flyer & registration - please check back for more information
JOIN THE FUN! June 30th – July 2nd 2012
La Crosse County youth can attend 4-H camp at Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells. The camp experience is open to any interested youth currently in grades 3-8. A regular cabin camp is offered for campers in 3rd -6th grade while an advanced camp, offering a more independent schedule, is available for 6th- 8th graders. Youth attending do not have to belong to 4-H to experience summer camp. The camp fee covers lodging, all meals, crafts, camp T-shirt, insurance and transportation to and from camp. Wisconsin’s environmental resources will be emphasized in theme activities throughout camp.
Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference
What is it?
Approximately 700 youth attend this educational event in Madison each summer. Participants take part in educational seminars and assemblies and meet people from across Wisconsin. There are many excellent seminars to choose from including such variety as learning to kayak on Lake Monona, biotechnology, video production, tours around the area, and many more. For free time, delegates have choices for supervised tours, dances, and recreation in University facilities including the Kohl Center. Performances by the State 4-H Showcase Singers and State 4-H Drama Company are also part of the conference.
What are the qualifications?
You must be an enrolled La Crosse County 4-H member in grades 8, 9 or 10 and have completed the “Evaluation of 4-H Program” form. This form must be received in the UW-Extension office by the due date.
