The Dunn County and Pepin County 4-H programs are excited to announce a new event, the Woodland Makers and Explorers Program, to be held at Caddie Woodlawn Park on August 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. This program, which is open to all 4-H Youth but is geared towards youth in kindergarten through third grade, will provide opportunities for them to explore nature and try hands-on pioneer-style activities like butter making, pinecone bird feeders, and other woodland crafts. Youth are encouraged to celebrate creativity, teamwork, and the natural beauty of the park by being a part of this fun, skill-building
day.

Attending camp gives many young people a chance to grow. Dunn County 4-H offered
two types of opportunities for its members to go to “camp” this summer.

First was their traditional 4-H Summer Camp where 4-H youth in grades 3-6 attended base camp at Kamp Kenwood in Chippewa Falls while youths in grades 7-9 attended camp at Lake Wissota State Park for an Outpost Camp experience.

Second, was their new Outdoor Adventure Days at Hoffman Hills State Recreational Area which was held on June 29-30 for 4-H members grades 3-6. “Camp is an important part of the 4-H program,” Dunn County Educator Zac Rozmiarek said. “Studies have been done that show the social-emotional benefits that going to camp provides for youth.  That is why in addition to our overnight program, we presented the Outdoor Adventure Days. This program allowed kids who could not go to camp have a similar experience.”

Dunn County 4-H Summer Softball is in full swing. Juniors (8-12 years old) play Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. and Seniors (13 years old and up) play Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m.  Visit the Dunn County 4-H softball page for the 2026 schedule, consent forms and more at: https://dunn.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/projects/4-h-softball

Two Summer Project Days were held.  Most recently, 4-H youths first learned how to make recycled paper and then their own stamps, which they used to decorate their recycled paper and a wooden tray to take home.  At an earlier Summer Project Day, 4-H youths learned the science behind engineering by using tasty items.

If you live in Dunn County and don’t want to miss out on 4-H activities like these, join Dunn County 4-H today! For more information about these events, call Zachary ozmiarek at 715-232-1636 or visit our Dunn County 4-H Facebook page. Leaders aren’t born.  They’re grown.  4-H – For You – For Me – For Fun – For Life