4-H
Hello and welcome to the Trempealeau County 4-H website!
If you have questions about our programs, please feel free to contact the 4-H Program Educator, Andrea Rippley Schlais, who coordinates and runs the 4-H program in the county. You will see, after checking out our awesome web pages, that Trempealeau County 4-H has A LOT to offer! Be sure to visit the website to learn more about 4-H in Trempealeau County.
Also, check out our General 4-H Calendar for Trempealeau County. This is a rough calendar outline of what you can expect to see during the Trempealeau County 4-H year. The calendar includes some recurring deadlines and dates, as well as general month timelines for other events or activities, so you can have an idea of what to expect in the program and what to plan for. The calendar is linked to our website, so you can find out more information about the topic you are curious about!
Below is a brief outline of the information available on our website.
What you can find on the Trempealeau County 4-H Website:
Trempealeau County 4-H: Developing Youth Leaders
The Trempealeau County 4-H program empowers young people by developing leadership, citizenship, and life skills through hands-on community and club activities. With nearly 250 participants in 11 clubs, 4-H emphasizes positive youth development and environmental awareness. Members showcase projects at the County Fair in collaboration with the Trempealeau County Agricultural Society. The program also guides new families through enrollment and project selection, while the 4-H Leaders’ Association fundraises to support county-wide events and provide financial assistance. Important updates and deadlines are shared via the monthly “CLOVER disPATCH” newsletter.
Join Trempealeau County 4-H
Trempealeau County 4-H offers youth development through hands-on community and club activities, fostering leadership and life skills. Youth enrollment is online via 4-H Online, requiring club selection and leader contact; assistance is available for those without internet access. Adults can volunteer by completing a required training process.
Trempealeau County 4-H: Expanding Horizons with County Programs
Trempealeau County 4-H extends learning and experience beyond regular club meetings and the fair through diverse county-level programs, open to both 4-H members and non-members.
These programs include:
Foods Revue: A pre-fair event where 4-H youth demonstrate their cooking skills and nutrition knowledge.
Awards: Recognition for the dedication of youth, parents, and volunteers through awards like the Achievement Award, Friend of 4-H Award, and Distinguished Service Award.
Festival of the Arts: An opportunity for 4-H members to showcase artistic and communicative talents in music, drama, demonstrations, and arts & crafts.
Clover College: An educational event for K-12 youth, featuring creative arts and crafts, alongside engaging workshops.
For more information regarding 4-H in Trempealeau County, please feel free to look through the various tabs listed above. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the 4-H Program Educator.
