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.
Clover College
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.
Day Camp
This year day camp is going to "Go Green!" In a collaborative event, La Crosse County 4-H and the Children's Museum of La Crosse are going to have a day of fun and learning, in a wonderful hands-on facility. So check this out…
You will attend theme related sessions, have lunch and a snack as well as free time to explore all the great amenities of the Children's Museum - Sign ups are due August 1st by 5 pm
Who: 4-H or Museum members in
grades K-4th --- $15.00
for members --- $25.00 for non-members
When: August 15th ---
8:45 am-3:00 pm
Where: Children's Museum of La Crosse ---
www.funmuseum.org
We are still looking for adults or youth leaders who would be able to help out that day. Please contact Jenny (785-9593 or jenny.holm@ces.uwex.edu) for more information. It is going to be a blast - we hope you can join us.
Middle School Adventure Camp
Join us for a fun-filled overnight camp at beautiful Eagle Bluff Environmental Center in Lanesboro, MN. There will be time to socialize and participate in team-building experiences, including the popular "Tree Tops" high ropes course. This favorite activity is led by certified staff, it promotes personal growth and group bonds. This opportunity is available to any 4-H member in grades 6th, 7th or 8th. We also encourage you to bring along a friend (friends do not need to be 4-H members). So, sign up today!
Shooting Sports
More
details can be found on the Registration and Guidelines Form
located below.
Softball
Summer Camp
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.
