4-H Information Hub
Barron County 4-H
What’s Happening in Barron County 4-H
Barron County Project and Opportunities Center
These project resources are volunteer supported projects and information about some of the big county led events. This will be continually updated. If you have questions about something and don’t see the information here, please contact the 4-H office. 4h@co.barron.wi.us
Overview
Through 4-H, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas of interest including: arts, health, science, agriculture, civic engagement, etc. Youth can also build leadership skills and develop life skills. 4-H is unique for each individual as they choose what they want to be involved in and how much time they can commit.
Highlights
Get Involved
Youth in grades K-2 are 4-H Cloverbuds. They explore 4-H through hands-on activities and participating with members. Cloverbuds get to explore the exciting world of 4-H through hands-on activities, teamwork, and community involvement. They’ll learn new skills, make friends, and discover different project areas to see what interests them most.
4-H members (youth in grades 3-13 (one year post HS graduation) choose which project(s) they want to enroll in each year. In 4-H, we believe in “learning by doing”. That means project participation involves hands-on learning in the activities that spark your interest. In Barron County, you can sign up for any projects you might be interested in via 4-H online. You can add projects any time throughout the year.
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.
Volunteers serve in many ways in Barron County 4-H. We have Club Leaders, Activity and Event Leaders, Resource Leaders, Project Leaders, Chaperones, Committee Volunteers and More. If you have a skill you would like to share or would like to help with a specific event. Please contact the Extension office.
Barron County 4-H Clubs
Club Information
Choose a 4-H Club that meets your family style and needs. Click here to learn more about the Barron County 4-H Clubs and meeting times.
4-H Club Information
All Meeting dates/times are subject to change. Contact a club leader to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
Haugen/Brill Area
Marquette Pacemakers: The Marquette Pacemakers have been around for over 60 years and are still going strong. There is something for everyone and they welcome any age to come join the fun. They have meetings every 2nd Sunday of the month at 4 pm (location varies between Brill area and Rice Lake). They have good project resources for swine and archery. Some annual activities include Pumpkin patch, Sledding, bowling, softball, family fun night, and lake day. Community service outreach activities include Christmas Caroling, Operation Santa Claus, Food pantry, and more. This club is evolving and open to new ideas.
Contact: Deanna Mathews (bea-u-ty@hotmail.com), Emily Hagen, Jeff Haughian (aqua.serv@icloud.com, 715-419-7998)
Northern Lights: They meet on the First Sunday of the month at Noon. Some annual activities include arts and crafts, bowling, ice skating, picnics, team sports, and demonstrations. They have good project resources for arts, cloverbuds and exploring. Community outreach activities include bell ringing and bags for police/fire departments.
Contact: Karen Germanson (715-236-9123 or kgermanson@gmail.com) or Jamie Kunesh (pinkbostonterrier@yahoo.com or 715-790-0938)
Rice Lake Area
Columbia Livewires: The Columbia Livewires are a very easy going project focused club. They meet on the second Sunday of every month at 4PM on the Northwest side of Rice Lake. They have good project resources for livestock, dogs, and sheep. Some annual activities include the fair, crafts, educational field trips, annual parties, and fair gardens. Community service outreach activities include roadside clean up, Benjamin House, Food Drives, and Homeless Shelter Packages.
Contact: Carla Hargrave hargravefarms@gmail.com or 715-416-2578 for further information
Cosmic Clovers: The Cosmic Clovers are a newer club with younger youth and families. They have a pre-meeting activity at their meetings. They meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at the UW EC Barron County Campus in Rice Lake. They choose 2 project areas of focus each year that is voted on by the club members. They do not have any members participating in animal projects. Some annual activities include a winter activity, fall potluck, spring potluck at a leader’s house with a community service project. Community service outreach activities include serving a meal at Benjamin’s House, and making decorations for nursing homes.
Contact: Missy Bablick (715-827-0434 or missy.bablick@wisc.edu) or Cassie Ritchey (715-417-0231 or cassandraraeritchey@gmail.com)
Doyle Juniors: The Doyle Juniors club is a larger club in Barron County. They have meetings on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM at St Joseph Church, Rice Lake. They have good project resources for dairy, hog, and beef. Some annual activities include Softball, a Fair, a Performance Arts Festival, Kickball at a Park, Signs and Booths for the Fair, a Food Stand, and Sledding at Moon Lake. Community service outreach activities include Ring Bells for Salvation Army, picking up trash in the community, and making cards/treats for police/EMTs.
Contact: Cindy Broker (mcbroker9@gmail.com or 715.651.9299) or Arlaina Meyer (arlainameyer@hotmail.com or 715-554-4031) for any further questions.
Rock Creek: The Rock Creek 4-H Club is getting a fresh start and recruiting new members of all ages who are excited to grow and learn together. They meet at the Rice Lake High School on the 2nd Wednesday at 3:30 PM every other month until closer to fair time.
Contact: Luke and Stephanie Boehnlein for more information (920-376-3280 or boehnleins@ricelake.k12.wi.us)
Cumberland Area
Junior Beavers: This club meets quarterly on Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in Comstock. Some annual activities include arts and crafts, campfires, hay rides, picnics, and demonstrations. They have good project resources in arts, cake decorating, cloverbuds, drawing, exploring, fishing, horses, photography, shooting sports, and woodworking. Some community outreach activities include making holiday cards, roadside clean-ups, and long-term care facility work.
Contact: Melissa or Greg Weaver (melissa8224736@yahoo.com or 715-419-0500)
Section Ten: They meet on the third Sunday of every month at 1PM. Annual activities include crafts, a corn maze, hay rides, a petting zoo, picnics, a water park, and demonstrations. They have good project resources in arts, beef, cloverbuds, dairy, and dogs. For community outreach, they focus on roadside clean-up. planting gardens, care packages, homeless shelter packages, leaf raking, and pet shelters.
Contact: Tamala Anderson (tanderson@ricelake.com or 715-419-0421)
Vermillion Cruisers: The Vermillion Cruisers have a wide variety in age of kids with parents who are always willing to help. They have meetings on the Second Sunday of the month at 5:30 at the First Lutheran Church in Cumberland. They have good project resources for livestock and archery. Some annual activities include Slay Rides, tubing, softball, crafts, and kickball. Community service outreach activities include Garbage pick up and taking care of the flowers at church.
Contact: Brooke Fischer (bjblechinger1@hotmail.com 715-419-2294) or Sara Mathison (crislydairy@yahoo.com)
Turtle Lake Area
Country Kids: The Country Kids are a small but mighty club that holds monthly meetings at 4:30 at the Turtle Lake Township Building on the second Sunday of the month. They have good project resources for crafts and horticulture. Some annual activities include roller skating and a corn maze. Community service outreach activities include bringing hats and mittens to schools and helping at the humane society and women’s shelter. They also show pigs and sheep and try to make a craft or project at every meeting. At Christmas, they choose what community group to give gifts to. They also always donate a basket of goodies for the 4-H Fair raffle.
Contact: Jamie Donath (randjdonath@gmail.com or 715-529-1124) Samantha Picknell (stoeberlsa@yahoo.com 715-641-1093)
Prairie Farm Area
Peppy Pals: They meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 6:00 PM at Prairie Farm High School. Annual activities include arts and crafts, bowling, parades, picnics, demonstrations, guest speakers, and tours. They like to participate in food drives, making holiday cards, volunteering at the animal shelter as well as a toy and hat/mitten drive.
Contact: Tori White (tbown860@hotmail.com or 715-418-0054) or Katrina Chovan (kc23546@gmail.com or 715-455-1104)
Prairie Farm Pals: The Prairie Farm Pals is a club for people looking for low commitment. Meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Monday of the month at 4 pm and are held at the Prairie Farm School. Some annual activities include snow tubing. Community service outreach activities include roadside cleanup and food stands at the fair.
Contact: Becky Segebrecht (beckysegebrecht@gmail.com or 715-505-1413).
Barron Area
North Star: The North Star club is a smaller club with members in beef and sheep. They have meetings every other month at 6 pm on the second Sunday of the month (about 7 miles north of Barron) They have good project resources for Horse, beef and archery. They pick a couple of activities and community service projects to do each year.
Contact: Elisha Putzke (ekputzke@yahoo.com or 715-790-3683) or Diana Bazewicz (dbazewicz@hotmail.com or 715-641-0926)
Poskin Jets: The Poskin Jets have a lot of younger members and always look forward to new members! They value having the older members teach the younger members all of the endless opportunities in 4-H. They also have snacks at every meeting. They have meetings every 2nd Sunday of the month, except during June and July at 5 pm at Clinton Town Hall in Poskin. They have good project resources for Cultural Arts, Dairy, and Sheep. Community service outreach activities include ringing bells for the Salvation Army, Gifts from the Heart, Christmas door hangers/ornaments for the elderly, and May baskets for the elderly. They have a full schedule every year.
Contact: Danielle Klatt (daniellejklatt@gmail.com or 715-563-5144) or Kristi Hoff (khoff1@charter.net or 715-205-3166)
Dallas/Ridgeland Area
Country Siders: The Country Siders are a very active club. They have monthly meetings on the second Sunday at 6 pm at the Dallas Lutheran Church. They have good project resources for livestock. Some annual activities include October: Fall Family Fun Day, National 4-H Week, Window Display November: Club Banquet, Lefse Making, Bake sale, December: Christmas Party – Bingo/ gift exchange Community Service – Christmas Card Making January: Winter Activity Snow-tubing, February: Bowling/Pizza, Valentine making, April: Club pizza making May: Roadside cleanup June: June Dairy month promotion August: Fair recap/ project showcase Sept: Community service- Ridgeland Fair hillside cleanup.
Contact: Alicia Wirth (abwirth@chibardun.net or 715-949-1088) or Angie Harmon (aharmon@fgproducts.com or 715-296-3552) for more information.
Chetek Area
Prairie Lake Eagles: The Prairie Lake Eagles are a small but active club. Strong youth voices with officer roles that are open to any youth who are able, and members are active in MANY project areas. They have meetings on the 3rd Sunday of the month after noon in Chetek. They have good project resources for Animal projects (dog, cat, sheep, dairy, horse, rabbit) and cultural arts /crafts. Some annual activities include sledding, camping, and pizza parties. Community service outreach activities include Holiday cards for veterans and nursing home residents, yard clean-up, roadside clean-up, cemetery clean-up, and sewing book bags for the library.
Contact: Joyce Nelson (715-458-1944), Nicole Davis
Cameron Area
Kids from Cameron: The Kids from Cameron is a fairly active club with many great parent volunteers willing to help. They have meetings on the second Sunday of the month at 4:00 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cameron. They hold a club project day where kids can get a couple of projects for the fair done during a longer meeting if they choose. Some annual activities include hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser, planting flower pots for the community, club project day, fun outings, and Christmas parties. Community service outreach activities include a backpack program, food pantry, Salvation Army bell ringing, and flower pots for the community. Usually they will pick either one or two per year.
Contact: Jen Stovern (stoverncj@gmail.com or 715-418-3214)
Prairie Hustlers: The Prairie Hustlers have many young members and want to welcome all who are interested in 4H. They have meetings at 3 pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Cameron Elementary. They have good project resources for Dogs, Archery, Woodworking, Dairy, and Photography. Some annual activities include a Christmas Party, an Easter Egg Hunt, and a Club Picnic. Community service outreach activities include Roadside cleanup and Ruby’s Pantry.
Contact: Kirsten Huth (khuth@chibardun.net or 715-764-2097) or Andrea Ewings (ewingsak@gmail.com, 715-404-0959)
County/Single Project/Special Interest
Special Interest: SPIN members are members who have a Special Interest in a specific topic. Many youth and their families like the experience of being a part of 4-H, yet cannot commit to a year-long 4-H club experience. The SPIN Club is a club for you. SPIN members have the opportunity to meet through out the year and take advantage of countywide events/activities. They can participate in all county and state projects and activities. Projects may or may not have local volunteer support.
Contact: 4h@co.barron.wi.us or 715-788-6219.
Dog Project: The Barron County Dog project is a group of 4-H youth with a common interest in dog performance. The project starts with educational sessions in the winter months and training centers in the Spring with obedience and agility training weekly offered weekly starting in April at the Barron County Fair Grounds.
Contact Monica Paul (715-419-3342) or a Dog Project member for more information.
4-H Shooting Sports: The Barron County 4-H Shooting Sports is a group of 4-Hers with the common interest of shooting sports. This group offers a Winter season and a Spring Season. For more information about shooting sports, contact Jody Roubal.
Not finding what you’re looking for?
Start Your Own 4-H Club
We’re excited to welcome new clubs, leaders, and partners to Chippewa County 4-H! Here are key factors to consider:
- Community Demand & Geography: Is there strong family interest or an unmet need in your area? Is this a new region for 4-H?
- Leadership & Structure: Are there leaders ready to get started, and could added structure support community goals?
- Access & Impact: Is the club welcoming to all, offering age-appropriate, culturally relevant activities that positively impact youth and showcase their leadership?
Thank you for helping us grow! We look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Be sure to visit our New Club Start-up Resources: New Club Start-Up Info
Contact the Barron County 4-H Staff!
Finding the right club can feel challenging, but the Extension Office is here to support you! Contact Barron County 4-H Educator or Barron County 4-H Office for assistance at 715-788-6240 or sara.waldron@wisc.edu.
Join Barron County 4-H!
There’s something for everyone in 4-H and we are here to help you find the perfect fit for your family and make the most of your 4-H experience!
4-H is open to all youth from Kindergarten (age 5 as of September 1) through Grade 13 (1 year post high school graduation), and we offer activities for everyone!
Not a kid and want to help out? Volunteers make 4-H possible and we need you too!
Starting (or renewing) your 4-H Adventure in Barron County
4-H Family Guide
Check out this great resource to get you started in learning about what 4-H is all about.
Join 4-H – Member/Family
If you know what club you want to join and what projects you want to enroll in, you can enroll in 4-H through 4-H online at wi.4honline.com and complete the steps. If you’re not sure where to begin. Please complete the Barron County 4-H New Family Interest Form HERE or contact Sara Waldron at sara.waldron@wisc.edu or Kelly Drake at kelly.drake@wisc.edu or call the office at 715-788-6219.
- The first step is choosing a club. If you aren’t sure what club to join, you can visit one of our events or club meetings, or contact the Extension office or club leaders to learn more.
- Learn about the Projects. Check out the Project Area on our website or use the Project Guide to help. You can pick as many projects as you want, some are supported with volunteers and some are on your own. Just because you sign-up does not mean you are required to complete it. Most people think about what they might want to show at the fair when they pick projects. You can add projects any time throughout the year.
Ready to join 4-H? The enrollment period begins in September and stays open all year long (some projects have deadlines, so enroll early).
Enroll at wi.4honline.com and become an official Barron County 4-H member!
Barron County 4-H Community/Project Clubs
Choose from the list of clubs.
Start Your Own 4-H Club
We’re excited to welcome new clubs, leaders, and partners to Barron County 4-H! Here are key factors to consider:
- Community Demand & Geography: Is there strong family interest or an unmet need in your area? Is this a new region for 4-H?
- Leadership & Structure: Are there leaders ready to get started, and could added structure support community goals?
- Access & Impact: Is the club welcoming to all, offering age-appropriate, culturally relevant activities that positively impact youth and showcase their leadership?
Thank you for helping us grow! We look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Be sure to visit our New Club Start-up Resources: New Club Start-Up Info
Join 4-H – Volunteer
Thank you for your Interest in Volunteering in 4-H!
If you need to re-enroll as a 4-H volunteer, please visit wi.4honline.com and follow the steps to re-enroll.
If you are interested in becoming a new volunteer. Please reach out to Sara Waldron for the next steps 715-788-6219 or sara.waldron@wisc.edu. You can also visit the Wisconsin 4-H website to check out the information about Volunteer training requirements.
4-H Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events (make sure your computer is set to central time)
Barron County 4-H Ongoing Calendar of Events (click for ongoing calendar of events spreadsheet)
Contact Us
Sara Waldron
Barron County 4-H Educator
715-788-6219
sara.waldron@wisc.edu
Kelly Drake
Barron County 4-H Program Assistant
kelly.drake@wisc.edu
Alyssa Degner
Administrative Assistant
Extension Barron County
General Questions: 4h@co.barron.wi.us
