4-H Clubs and Project Groups
4-H Clubs and Project Groups
How do you Participate?
4-H has a couple of ways to participate in the program. The traditional route is through Community Clubs. These are located throughout the county, and each has a different focus.
Project Groups focus on a specific topic and meet at different times during the year.
Explore the opportunities Trempealeau County has to offer through the buttons below.
4-H Community Clubs
Below you will find information about each club, including the contact information of the club leader. Please note that the date and location of club meetings can change, so if you want to visit a club meeting, contact the club leader in advance to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.
- No Location Limits: Youth can join any club, regardless of where they live.
- Interest-Based Choice: Choose the club that best matches your interests.
- Contact Club Leaders: Reach out to a club leader for more information and to confirm meeting details.
- Meeting Details: Contacting a club leader ensures you get the most accurate time and location for meetings.
- Club Options: There are 11 4-H clubs in Trempealeau County to choose from.
- Sign Up: Once you’ve decided on a club, sign up at 4-H Online.
- Questions: Contact the Extension Office if you have any questions.
Arcadia Hummingbirds
Arcadia
Second Sunday of every month at 5:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church in Arcadia
Art, Drawing and Painting, Photography, Poultry, Woodworking, Cloverbuds (5K-2nd Grade)
Coulee Clovers
Blair
Second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Blair Taylor Schools
Art, Drawing and Painting, Exploring (for 1st and 2nd year members 3 and up, Poultry, Cloverbuds.
Ettrick Eagles
Ettrick
Third Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Ettrick Town Hall
Art, Dairy Cow, Dairy Goat, Drawing and painting, Exploring (for first and second year members, 3rd grade and up), Flowers, Foods and Nutrition, Beef, Home Environment, Horse, House Plants, Photography, Sheep, Swine, Vegetables, Woodworking, Clothing, Cloverbuds (for youth 5K-2nd Grade)
Frenchville Cloverleaves
Ettrick/Galesville
Third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Ettrick Town Hall
Art, Drawing and Painting, Exploring (for first and second year members, third grade and up), Legos, Rabbits, Cats, Cloverbuds (for youth 5K-2nd grade)
Glasgow Hardies Creek Busy Bees
Galesville
First Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Gale Town Hall
Art, Drawing and Painting, Fishing, Cake Decorating, Woodworking
Glasgow Hardies Creek Busy Bees
Galesville
First Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Gale Town Hall
Art, Drawing and Painting, Fishing, Cake Decorating, Woodworking
Groupo Folklorico
Arcadia
Arcadia Elementary School, on Monday and Wednesday at 6 pm.
Folk Dancing
Hale & Hardy
Pigeon Falls/ Pleasantville/Osseo
Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasantville Town Hall
Dairy Cows, Beef, Swine
Hale & Hardy
Pigeon Falls/ Pleasantville/Osseo
Second Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasantville Town Hall
Dairy Cows, Beef, Swine
Lincoln Pioneers
Independence
Second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Independence Fire Station
Art, Dairy Goat, Exploring (for 1st and 2nd year members, 3rd grade and up), Beef, Horse, Sheep, Swine, Cloverbuds (for youth 5K-2nd grade)
Lincoln Pioneers
Independence
Second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Independence Fire Station
Art, Dairy Goat, Exploring (for 1st and 2nd year members, 3rd grade and up), Beef, Horse, Sheep, Swine, Cloverbuds (for youth 5K-2nd grade)
Sunnyside
Blair
Second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Zion Church or Memorial Park
Art, Drawing and Painting, Cloverbuds (for youth 5K-2nd Grade)
Sunnyside
Blair
Second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Zion Church or Memorial Park
Art, Drawing and Painting, Cloverbuds (for youth 5K-2nd Grade)
Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Trempealeau
First Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Centerville Community Center
Trempealeau Trusty Workers
Trempealeau
First Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Centerville Community Center
Whitehall Happy Hustlers
Whitehall
Second Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. in the Trempealeau County Courthouse
Horse Project
The Trempealeau County Horse Project is a single-project club that focuses on horses.
Meeting time, Second Sunday at 11:30 am. Locations vary.
Dog Project
This is a project group that meets in the spring. They have two separate locations in the county and hold sessions for obedience, rally, and dog agility. You and community members can participate in this project! Learn more about the project below.
Trempealeau County
Dog Project
The Trempealeau County 4-H Dog Project is led by volunteers and includes obedience, showmanship, and agility. If you want to participate in the Fair, you must attend a certain number of these training classes before the fair. To attend the classes, you need to have all the correct paperwork and veterinary records completed and turned in.
The County 4-H Dog Project leaders offer obedience classes for both 4-H club members and the general public. Anyone interested can attend.
The Dog Project in Trempealeau County usually starts around March. It begins with an informational class to learn more about the project, the schedule for the year, and to turn in the proper paperwork to ensure animal safety.
4-H Dog Project Class Schedule:
The obedience class schedule will come out in the spring. Watch the newsletter for current information.
Equipment Needed for Obedience Class:
For the class, you need a 6-foot leather or cotton web lead and a correctly sized nylon or chain training collar. You can buy the cotton web leads at class for $5.00 each; training collars are also available in all sizes for $5.00. Anyone participating in agility needs a buckle collar without any tags attached to the collar.
Beginner obedience will be at both the Whitehall Larson Park) and Galesville (Trempealeau County Fair Grounds) locations. Advanced Obedience is only held at Galesville.
Please bring a copy of your current vaccination records to the first class – we need to keep a copy for our records. All dogs must have distemper, rabies, and parvovirus shots.
Dog Agility:
Only available at Galesville. Parents of agility members are expected to help set up and take down equitment. For youth to start agility, they have to have completed one year of obedience class.
Rally and Showmanship:
Rally and showmanship are only offered in Galesville.
Participation Fees:
4-H members are $25.00. Non-4-H members are $60.00.
Contact Information:
The Dog Project has several leaders you can contact if you have questions:
- Sandy Sygulla at (715) 538-2331
- Vicky Schultz at (608) 539-5876
- Judy Betker at (608) 989-2386
- Becky Poulos at (715) 538-1444
- Megan Poulos at (715) 797-3978
- For agility information, contact Jenny Brandt at (507) 313-5206
The Dog Project has a Facebook page where they post information to keep project members up-to-date. This page is updated often and is a great resource for those interested in the project.
Information and Resources:
Below are some links to resources and opportunities for you in the Dog Project. Check them out for more information about your project area and to learn more!
Horse Project Documents
The horse project has several documents that support its progaming through out the year. Below are the current documents for the program.
Livestock Project
The Livestock Project for Trempealeau County includes beef, swine, and sheep. The project is led by the Livestock Committee, which meets monthly to plan educational events, organize the project, and help youth develop through the project.
The Livestock Project leader to contact with questions is Jamie Goplin.
You can contact the Livestock Committee Secretary, Barb Guse, at trempcac@outlook.com.
The Trempealeau County Youth Livestock Exhibitors also have a Facebook page where they post information to keep project members up-to-date.
YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21. It is designed to provide a common framework for youth exhibiting animals to ensure they are prepared to provide proper care for their animals and produce a safe, wholesome product for consumers.
- Web-Based Modules: YQCA is a set of web-based modules required for youth showing beef, sheep, meat goats, and swine at the Trempealeau County Fair and dairy at the State Fair.
- Age-Appropriate Content: The modules are age-appropriate and different each year, covering topics like animal welfare, food safety, and character education.
- Certification Requirement: Youth must complete the YQCA module for their age by July 1 to be eligible to show at the fair if it is a requirement of their project.
- Cost and Access: The cost for YQCA is $12 each year, and the program is accessible online, providing flexibility for families.
Livestock projects also require additional educational requirements so youth can show their animals at the Trempealeau County Fair. The deadline for these requirements is set by the committee and the Fair Board. These additional educational requirements can be completed by attending workshops. You need to fill out the ‘Educational Events Form’ found on the Forms and Applications page and turn it in to the Livestock Auction Committee by July 1st.
Shooting Sports
The Trempealeau County Shooting Sports program is an exciting opportunity that could be offered to youth in Trempealeau County if we secure dedicated volunteers. We’re currently seeking individuals who are passionate about shooting sports and willing to become certified leaders to help bring this program to life.
Different categories for shooting sports classes could be offered if we have certified shooting sports volunteers in those specific areas. Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports leaders can be certified in a variety of disciplines, including: archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle, and shotgun.
Program Details (Dependent on Volunteer Availability)
With sufficient volunteer support, we would be able to offer archery classes here in Trempealeau County, typically taking place in the winter months (between January and March), with registration in late fall to early winter. We would aim to provide two different archery programs: a fundamentals class for learning and practicing the basics, and an advanced class for more experienced archers. These classes would likely take place from 1 PM to 4:30 PM on Sundays at the Ettrick Rod & Gun Club and generally run for 6 weeks.
The Fair Shoot could be the last event of the program, week 7. Before youth could participate in the Fair Shoot, the Trempealeau County Fair would require them to pay their $7 entry fee. Payment can typically be submitted online by going to the Fair Website, choosing ‘More,’ and then going to the ‘Fair Store’ to find the correct category.
Becoming a Shooting Sports Leader:
A Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader can be certified in the following: archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle, and shotgun disciplines. Leaders may only teach in the discipline in which they are certified. An adult leader cannot provide hands-on or safety instruction without a certified leader supervising the range. To become a shooting sports leader, you must first complete an online workshop to get certified. Next, you will participate in an in-person training for the discipline of your choice. For more information about becoming a shooting sports leader, workshop overviews, and the workshops offered, check out the Wisconsin State 4-H Shooting Sports website.
The certification workshops do cost money to attend, and some other steps need to be completed to be a 4-H volunteer. Please speak with the 4-H Program Educator in Trempealeau County to let them know that you are interested and get more information about ways to fund the workshop and other steps that need to be completed.
How to Get Involved
We are actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the Trempealeau County Shooting Sports program to life! If you are interested in becoming a certified shooting sports leader or learning more about how you can contribute, please reach out to us. Your support could make a significant difference in offering these valuable opportunities to the youth of Trempealeau County.
Contact Information:
Shooting Sports is a volunteer-led project. Currently, Trempealeau County is looking for a couple of volunteers to lead the program. Trempealeau County has all the equipment and excited youth; all we need is you! If you or someone you know is interested in teaching archery and other life skills, please contact Andrea, the 4-H Program Educator, for more information.
- Email: andrea.ripley@wisc.edu
- Work Phone: 715-538-3451