4-H and Youth
4-H Calendar of Events
4-H Events, News, and Activities
Burnett County 4-H Clubs
Clubs and Contacts
Learn More About Burnett County 4-H Clubs
All Meeting dates/times are subject to change. Contact a club leader to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
Jolly H’s – Grantsburg area, Contact: Grace Glover 715-919-3742
Branstad Bucks – Grantsburg Area, Contact: Tessa Zeller 715-566-2685
Wood Creek – Siren Area, Contact: Marge Peterson at 715-349-2844 or Sheryl Stiemann at 715-653-4140
Orange – Webster Area, Contact: Anna Treague 715-205-7023
Wisconsin 4-H Project Resources
Please contact the Extension office for information about Burnett County 4-H project volunteers and resources.
Youth Involvement
Cloverbuds
Youth in grades K-2 are 4-H Cloverbuds. They explore 4-H through hands-on activities and participating with members.
Cloverbuds: Learn More
Youth in grades K-2 are unique, special, and wonderful. Activities in the Cloverbud Project are designed to meet their needs at an age-appropriate level while having fun with hands-on, engaging activities. Some of the activities a youth can try with the Wisconsin 4-H Cloverbud project include:
- Experimenting with science, technology, engineering, and math
- Exploring their creative side with theater and visual arts
- Diving into animal and plant science
- Learning about themselves and others
- Giving back to their communities through service projects
- Many more activities
4-H Members
4-H Youth in grades 3-13 (one-year post-HS graduation) can choose the projects they are involved in.
Members: Learn More
4-H Youth in grades 3-13 (one-year post-HS graduation) are able to choose the projects they are involved in. Not all project areas have project volunteers in Barron County. But many do. Please explore the Projects page for county-specific project groups. Additional information is posted in newsletters, via email, and on the event calendar.
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 project areas below and find more information on a project that you are interested in!
Burnett County Award Guidelines
Check out the Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide for a complete list.
Youth Leaders
4-H members can enroll as youth leaders in project areas or serve in leadership roles in their clubs.
Youth Leaders: Learn More
There are many opportunities for youth to serve as leaders in 4-H. They can serve as youth representatives on the Leaders Council or in their clubs. They can also serve as youth project leaders. We also have a team of youth at the Middle and High School levels who meet throughout the year to plan activities and complete service projects. Contact the Extension office to get involved.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have an interest in promoting 4-H
- Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Be a good role model for younger members
- Be responsible, accountable, dedicated and willing to follow through on responsibilities
WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT?
- New Friendships and Lots of Fun
- Marketable skills such as leadership, communication and teamwork
- Great experience for college applications and resumes
How to Join Burnett County 4-H
Youth and volunteers can join 4-H anytime. However, some projects have deadlines that might affect eligibility for certain things, such as fair participation. Current members should re-enroll in September each year but can complete their membership anytime.
Information about Joining Burnett County 4-H
Re-Enrollment- Begins in September, but you can become a member at any time.
**If you enroll late in the 4-H year, there might be some missed requirements for certain project areas.
Resources for Enrollment:
Enrollment Website Address: https://wi.4honline.com
New to 4-H and Interested in Joining? It’s easy. Just follow the steps below!
Step One
Look at the Burnett County 4-H Map and find clubs that are in your area. You may directly contact the club leaders to find out when the club meets, what the club expectations are, how many members the club currently has and their ages, etc., to help you decide which club would best fit your family. When you decide on a club, let the leader know you are interested in attending their next club meeting and confirm the time and place. If you need help, call us at the Extension office or email beth.rank@wisc.edu
Step Two
Look through the project guide and determine which projects you are listed in. You can pick as many projects as you want; some are supported by volunteers, and some are on your own. Just because you sign up does not mean you are required to complete it. Projects should represent what you show at the fair.
Step Three
- Log on to https://wi.4honline.com. You must sign up as a new family, enroll each new 4-H member, and volunteer separately. Adults only need to enroll if they want to be official volunteers.
- PDF Member- Enrollment Alternative
Step Four
You will receive an email confirming your registration request. When county staff approves you in the 4-H online system, you will receive an official email recognizing your confirmed enrollment status. Becoming an adult volunteer involves a few more steps, including Orientation training, online Mandated Reporter Training, and a background check.
Age categories as youth grow with 4-H explained:
Cloverbuds: Youth in grades K-2 or five years old as of September 1st of the Kindergarten year. Cloverbuds are enrolled solely in Cloverbud projects.
Members: Youth in grades three and up to one-year post-graduation can participate as regular members.
**Grade is determined by registration into the school district during the 4-H enrollment period. When a child exhibits at the fair, they are enrolled under the grade they just completed, not the grade they will enter in the Fall after the fair. Types of Membership
Types of Membership
Community Club Membership
As community club members, youth choose a club to join and meet with others throughout the year. Each club has a club leader who regularly communicates with members, and in most community clubs, youth officers are elected to guide the club’s activities. Burnett County has 4 active 4-H Clubs. Club sizes range from 5 members to 30 members! Families can join any club anytime or start a new one! In addition to club activities, members can also choose to participate in organized projects, groups, and individual efforts.
Volunteer
Volunteers help make 4-H possible. 4-H volunteers work with staff to deliver educational programs in nearly 100 project areas and provide additional opportunities for youth and families!
Charters
Fair Information
- 914 South Pine Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, USA
Contacts: Demo Derby Scott Doornink 715-222-2426 Jeremy Scheider 715-431-0201 Lemon Races Jon Gardner 715-371-1577 Tractor Pull Chad Meyer 715-791-0880 Truck Pull JD Glover 715-440-5201 Parade Kelly Gerber 715-463-3456 ksg@communitybankwi.com Horse Show Char Behr King 715-338-1268 Tractor Show Jeff Chell 715-566-0159
Burnett County Agricultural Fair
Leaders Association
Meetings occur on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Burnett County Government Center.
Meetings are at 7:00 PM.
NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER. – The meeting is combined with the Annual meeting that occurs on November 10th.
Award Information
Award Guidelines revised September 2018
Awards Recommendation Form – MS Word format, PDF format
Awards Committee Reporting Form – MS Word format, PDF format
Club Achievement Form – MS Word format, PDF format
Club Awards Form – MS Word format, PDF format
Club Member Participation Checklist
Community Service Award Form – MS Word format, PDF format
Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form – MS Word format, PDF format
Award Trip Forms
The Burnett County 4-H Trip Awards Packet contains:
- What trips are available, and the qualifications needed to receive a trip
- 4-H Trip Award Application Checklist
- Sample Cover Letter
- Sample Resume
- Interview and Key Award Questions
- Scoring Guide for the Award Trip Interview
- Frequently Asked Questions
If you have more questions after reading the FAQ, contact Beth Rank or call her at the office at 715-349-2151.
