2017 2018 Project Enrollment Guide - Extension Dunn County€¦ · Page 10 Project Enrollment Guide...

Dunn County

2017-2018 Project Enrollment Guide Adapted from Outagamie Extension Office

Dunn County 4-H

Dunn County Community Services Building

3001 US Highway 12 East #102 | Menomonie, WI 54751

(p) 715-232-1636 | (f) 715-231-6687 | dunn.uwex.edu

dunn.uwex.edu

2017-18 Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide

This is your guide . . . A 4-H project is an area that you want to learn more about during the year. There are projects on just about any topic you would like to study and explore, from art to woodworking, from computers to rabbits, from clothing to small engines. So how do you know what projects are available to you? In this guide you will find a plethora of unique and interesting projects available to you. Don’t forget to check out the project pages on the Wisconsin 4-H Web Site at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hprojects. On these pages, you’ll find descriptions for statewide projects, Internet resources and links of interest, county fair exhibit sugges-tions, state specialist contacts, and other suggested 4-H re-sources. Remember, you’ll learn more than “subject matter” as you complete your projects. You’ll learn many life skills that you’ll use every day of your life, such as, understanding yourself, communicating better, solving problems, making decisions, and working with others. Good luck in your project selec-tions. Have a great 4-H year!

4-H Enrollment Guidelines Grade Requirements 4-H grade is determined as of September 1st of the cur-

rent year Cloverbuds – Youth entering 5K through 2nd grade is

eligible only for the Cloverbud project. No youth under 3rd

grade may exhibit animals. Explorers—Youth entering 3rd grade are considered ex-

ploring members. They can show animals, but they can-not sell in auctions.

Members – Youth entering 4th grade through one year beyond high school graduation up to age 19.

Graduation - Youth may graduate following high school graduation or one year after high school graduation.

Home-schooling – Children who are home schooled will participate in 4-H in their declared grade.

Enrollment Process New enrollment will be accepted at any time during

the year, however to be eligible to exhibit at the county fair, new enrollment must be completed by May 1.

Re-enrollment must be submitted by November 15. Once re-enrollment is submitted online, a project cannot be added or changed after May 1.

County Fair - Youth may only exhibit at the county fair in projects they are enrolled in for the current year.

Parents/Guardians should double-check all infor-mation in 4HOnline before submitting their enrollment to be sure that all information is accurate and complete.

Important Dates

County Enrollment Fees $3.00-$9.00 per member (depending on the club)

Due to main leader by November 15, 2017

Returning Member Enrollment November 15, 2017

NEW Member Enrollment May 1, 2018

4-H at County Fair

The Dunn County Fair is held each year in July. It is a time when 4-H members

have an opportunity to show the results of their learning and efforts. It is also a

chance for 4-H’ers to meet other mem-bers from across the county and share

experiences and ideas with them.

Participation at the Fair is not required, but members are missing an excellent

opportunity for additional fun, enrichment, and learning. All 4-H’ers should be en-

couraged to participate in Fair if possible.

To participate in the Fair, the child must be enrolled in 4-H by May 1st with the

Dunn County UW-Extension. Many pro-jects have educational requirements or

opportunities that occur early in the calen-dar year.

Fair entry forms are due on or before July 1st. For more information concerning the

Project Enrollment Guide 2017-2018


How to Select 4-H Projects

4-H Members

Make a list of the things you like to do or want to learn more about. Talk with your parents, leaders and friends, they

may know of other unique opportunities. Compare your list with the projects described in this guide. Ask yourself if

you have the equipment, money and time to do the projects that sound interesting. If this is your first year in 4-H, con-

centrate on doing only two or three projects.

Table of Contents

Visual Arts, pg. 13 Art

Basketry

Block Printing

Cake Decorating

Ceramics

Creative / Cross Stichery

Drawing & Painting

Folk Arts

Leathercraft

Photography

Stencil Painting

Videography

Consumer Education, pg. 14 Consumer Savvy

Entrepreneurship

Personal Finance

Workforce Readiness

Family, Home & Health, pg. 14 Child Development

Health

Home Environment

Intergenerational Programs

Foods and Nutrition, pg. 15 Food Preservation

Clothing and Textiles, pg. 15 Clothing

Crocheting

Knitting

Quilting

STEM pg. 16 (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Aerospace

Geospatial

Robotics

Mechanical Sciences, pg. 16 Computers

Electricity

Handyman

Scale Models

Small Engines & Mechanical Sciences

Tractors

Enrollment Instructions, pg. 4-8 Returning members and leaders

NEW families

Leadership, pg. 9 Younger Members, pg. 9 Cloverbuds

Explorers

Service Learning & Citizenship, pg. 9 Citizenship

History & Heritage

Latino Cultural Arts

Service Learning

Self-Determined, pg. 9 International Programs, pg. 9 Animal Sciences, pp. 10-11 Beef

Cats

Dairy

Dogs

Goats (Dairy, Meat & Pet)

Horses

Horseless Horse

Pets

Poultry (With Domestic Waterfowl)

Rabbits

Sheep

Swine

Veterinary Science

Communication Arts, pg. 12 Communications

Creative Writing

Demonstrations

Speaking

Performing Arts, Pg. 12 Clowning

Dance

Juggling

Music

Theatre Arts

Woodworking

Natural Resources & Environmental Education, pg. 17 Adventures

Astronomy

Backpacking & Hiking

Bicycling - Environmental Ed

Birds

Canoeing

Entomology (Insects/Butterfly)

Exploring Your Environment

Fishing

Forestry

Recycling

Water

Wildflowers

Winter Travel

Shooting Sports, pg. 18 Air Pistol

Air Rifle

Archery

Hunting

Muzzleloading

Rifle

Shotgun

Plant & Soil Sciences, pg. 19 Field Crops (Corn, Forage, Grains)

Flowers

Fruits

Herbs

Home Grounds

House Plants

Plant Crafts

Vegetables


4HOnline Returning Member and Leaders Enrollment

Getting Started 1. To get started with the re-enrollment process, log into

4HOnline at https://www.4honline.com. Select Wisconsin and login with your family email and password.

2. On the family home screen, click on the orange button

labeled Continue to Family. 3. On your Member/Volunteer list, find the family member you

wish to re-enroll and click on Edit next to their name.

Re-enrolling (Returning members and leaders) 1. At the bottom of the next screen, click on the button for Enroll for 2017-18. 2. You will now see the Personal Information that you entered when you first enrolled. Look over

the information and make any corrections. When you are done, click on Continue. 3. Next is the Additional Information screen when you will need to accept the agreements and

answer the Photo Release and Accommodations questions. Click Continue when done. 4. The Health Form for members is optional at enrollment, but you could be asked to complete it

in the future if you attend any events that require one. Click Continue when done. 5. If you are an adult volunteer and see the Volunteer Screening page, then it has been 4 years

since the last time a background check has been completed. You need to check over the answers to the questions and correct as needed. This page will only appear every 4 years. Click Continue when done.

6. On the Participation -> Club screen, confirm the correct club is listed. If you serve in a volun-

teer role (but not as a project leader) click on Edit and select the volunteer type. Click on Update to save the change. Click on Continue when done.

7. On the Participation -> Projects screen, confirm all the projects you are enrolled in are listed.

Add any missing projects. If you are dropping a project, click on Edit for that project

Password Help If you have forgotten your pass-word, select the I Forgot My Password option on the log-in screen. You will be prompted to enter your family email address and click on the send my pass-word button.


Youth Leadership

Assess your leadership skills and build trust

Practice effective communication and teamwork skills

Set goals and resolve conflict

Plan a group event

Cloverbuds | Grade K-2

Learn about your 4-H clubs, activities, and events

Begin developing different skills (e.g. working with others)

Explore your community

Discover areas of project interest

Explorers | Grade 3

Learn about your 4-H clubs, activities, and

events

Discover animal areas of project interest

Continue developing different skills

Citizenship

Discover and discuss public issues

Plan a project to change or improve your community

Citizenship Leader

History & Heritage

History & Heritage Leader

Service Learning

Service Learning Leader

Latino Cultural Arts

Understand the Latino culture by exploring tra-

ditional art

Make Latino instruments, jewelry, weavings,

murals, etc.

Celebrate Latino holidays, sample foods and

tell stories

Latino Cultural Arts Leader

Self-Determined

Create your own project

Plan a service project and execute the idea

Self-Determined Leader

Leaders (not related to specific project)

Main/Organizational Leader

Assistant Main/ Organizational Leader

Recreational Leader

Special Emphasis

Sports Leader

International

Explore the world around you through maps

Make your family tree by talking with relatives

International Leader

Leadership

Younger Members

Service Learning & Leadership

Self-Determined & International


Beef

Identify various beef breeds/parts of beef animal

Halter-break and show a calf

Recognize and raise a healthy animal

Learn about careers, health, reproduction, etc.

Beef Leader

Cats

Select a cat

Identify cat breeds and name the parts of a cat

Handle and groom a cat, Care for its health

Explore tricks to teach a cat

Cat Leader

Dairy

Identify dairy breeds / identify parts of cow

Learn how to select quality dairy calves

Fit and show a calf, observe animal behavior

Assemble tools needed for packing a show box

Dairy Leader

Dogs

Learn basic skills for dog care and training

Discover different dog breeds / identify body parts of

a dog

Learn how to keep a dog healthy and groomed

Explore nutrition, genetic problems

Dogs Leader

Goat - Dairy

Gain hands-on experiences in the goat project

Select, manage, fit and show goats

Learn responsible goat ownership

Develop judging skills

Dairy Goat Leader

Goat - Meat

Identify meat goat breeds and parts

Feed and care for a meat goat

Develop a budget for a meat goat project

Fit and show meat goats

Meat Goat Leader

Goat - Pet

Learn responsible goat ownership

Identify goat breeds and parts

Learn to keep your goat healthy

Develop judging skills

Pet Goat Leader

Horse

Study breeds and identify body parts

Practice horse safety and horse selection

Practice horsemanship, training, and judging

Horse/Horseless Leader

Clothes Horse

(You do not need a horse in this project)

Learn how to make riding apparel and equip-

ment

Develop sewing and creative skills

Understand textile selection and care

Horseless Horse

(You do not need a horse in this project)

Explore horse behavior, terms and breeds

Identify body parts

Learn about safety and equipment

Animal Sciences


Pets

Explore your favorite pet or select a pet

Determine proper health and identify body parts

Learn to provide a safe environment

Shop for pet supplies /design a space for your pet

Pets Leader

Poultry - Large Fowl

Identify poultry breeds / Learn parts of the bird

Learn parts and functions of the egg

Learn how to select and handle poultry

Fit and show poultry, prevent poultry disease

Poultry Leader

Poultry - Bantams

Discover bantam breeds and breed characteristics

Learn how to get started raising bantams

Learn to feed and house birds

Fit and show bantams

Poultry - Pigeons

Learn about buying, banding and feeding

Understand about proper housing and behavior

Learn about grooming and exhibiting

Poultry - Turkeys

Learn about buying poultry

Prepare a brooding area

Raise range turkeys / Identify diseases

Poultry - Waterfowl

Learn about waterfowl breeds and parts

Handle waterfowl properly

Select and prepare waterfowl for market

Incubate and exhibit waterfowl

Rabbits

Learn about selecting and handling rabbits

Identify rabbit breeds and body parts

Explore health issues and feeding

Learn to tattoo, detect diseases, market rabbits

Rabbits Leader

Sheep

Identify sheep breeds and body parts

Fit and show sheep, judge wool

Promote meat safety

Set sheep production goals

Sheep Leader

Swine

Identify swine breeds, feeds and animal parts

Practice judging market hogs /Identify meat cuts

Practice fitting/showing hog, assemble show box

Learn to make breeding and culling decisions

Swine Leader

Veterinary Science

Learn different breeds of animals

Describe animal life stages and systems

Understand diseases that spread from animals to

humans

Learn about diversity of veterinary careers

Veterinary Science Leader

Animal Sciences


Communications

Engage in non-verbal, verbal, and written activities

Learn to become a confident communicator

Write résumés and interview for a job

Communications Leader

Creative Writing

Explore language and creative expression

Stimulate your creativity and self-expression

Enrich your joy of book reading

Creative Writing Leader

Demonstrations

Plan, practice and present an effective speech

Gain confidence in public speaking

Plan, practice and present a demonstration

Demonstrations Leader

Speaking

Plan, practice and present an effective speech

Gain confidence in public speaking

Plan, practice and present a demonstration

Speaking Leader

Theater Arts

Study acting, sound, movement, voice and speech

Learn stage management

Study costumes, makeup, stage sets, props, and sound

Learn different ways to play a scene

Try pantomime, clowning and improvisation

Theater Arts Leader

Clowning

Discover the history of clowning

Develop your own character

Design your own makeup, costume and props

Clowning Leader

Dance

Dance Leader

Juggling

Juggling Leader

Music

Gain a greater appreciation for music

Listen, perform and compose various types of music

Teach others and make instruments

Music Leader

Communication Arts

Performing Arts


Art

Learn art through cutting, pasting and drawing

Explore sculpting and constructing with fibers

Paint and print using different materials

Explore the history of art

Art Leader

Basketry

Basketry Leader

Block Printing

Design and cut blocks from different materials

Print designs on cloth and paper

Create your own original designs

Block Printing Leader

Cake Decorating

Cake Decorating Leader

Ceramics

Ceramics Leader

Creative / Cross Stichery

Creative / Cross Stichery Leader

Drawing & Painting

Learn to draw with pencil, chalk, crayon, etc.

Make surface rubbings

Paint with watercolor, oil and acrylics

Mix colors

Drawing & Painting Leader

Folk Arts

Explore traditional folk arts

Learn more from your family and community

Learn storytelling

Decorate eggs and make baskets

Folk Arts Leader

Leathercraft

Learn about the characteristics and uses of leather

Use tools and equipment

Make patterns and original designs

Explore various leathercraft techniques

Leathercraft Leader

Photography

Explore the camera and learn to use it properly

Learn the basics of lighting and composition

Shoot photos that tell a story

Learn about film speed, shutter speed, special effects,

and aperture

Photography Leader

Stencil Painting

Stencil Painting Leader

Videography

Learn storytelling, editing and lighting

Experiment with camera handling and editing

Learn to plan a project with sound and titles

Show and review your production

Videography Leader

Visual Arts


Consumer Savvy

Know the difference between wants and needs

Write a savings and spending plan, start account

Understand your consumer rights

Consumer Savvy Leader

Entrepreneurship

Practice the skills needed to be an entrepreneur

Explore businesses, products, marketing and pricing

Create a business plan and start your own business

Entrepreneurship Leader

Personal Finance

Learn money management skills

Learn how to live on a budget

Explore ways to use and save money

Personal Finance Leader

Workforce Readiness

Explore what it takes to get your first job

Discover how to assess job possibilities in the

community

Create job scenarios

Workforce Readiness Leader

Child Development

Find out how you grow and develop

Learn about the development of babies / toddlers

Learn how to make toys safe for small children

Child Development Leader

Health

Practice first-aid skills to treat basic injuries

Learn how to respond to someone who is choking

Assemble a first-aid kit

Health Leader

Home Environment

Learn about home care and managing tasks

Learn to sand and finish a simple wood item

Make small home decorative items for the

home

Home Environment Leader

Intergenerational Programs

Learn to understand older people better

Let them share their stories and experiences

Explore what happens as you grow older

Intergenerational Leader

Consumer Education

Family, Home, Health


Foods & Nutrition

Learn what is good to eat and how to fix simple foods

Learn to make a variety of meals and snacks

Explore why calcium is important to our bodies

Understand TV commercial messages about food

Learn how to cook different cuts of meats

Foods & Nutrition Leader

Food Preservation

Learn the basics of preserving food safely

Food Preservation Leader

Clothing

Identify sewing tools and machine parts

Thread a sewing machine and identify fabrics

Select and purchase a pattern

Donate a sewing project

Design and embellish a garment

Research different laundry products and methods

Clothing Leader

Crocheting

Learn to select and purchase yarn, thread and equipment

Explore crocheting and finishing techniques

Understand care instructions for crocheted items

Crocheting Leader

Knitting

Discover what to consider when buying yarn

or tools

Learn knitting and finishing techniques

Correct knitting errors

Learn how to care for your knitted items

Knitting Leader

Quilting

Quilting Leader

Foods & Nutrition

Clothing and Textiles


Computers

Learn about hardware, software and components

Explore how computers work

Learn the various programs and their features

Build / repair a computer, learn how to upgrade

Computer Leader

Electricity

Understand how to use electricity

Identify electrical materials

Wire and learn a simple circuit and read diagrams

Build a compass, flashlight, switch and electric motor

Electricity Leader

Handyman

Handyman Leader

Scale Models

Assemble and create scale models of trains, cars, etc.

Learn how to obtain materials you need in construction

Learn to display your model and judge it

Scale Models Leader

Robotics

Explore and learn about robots arms

Learn about robot form, function and design

Build robots from everyday items

Learn about basic electrical power, motors,

and gear systems

Robotics Leader

Small Engines & Mechanical Sciences

Learn the basics of small engines

Explore external engine parts and tools

Identify the uses of small engines and safety

issues

Explore different jobs related to small engines

Small Engines Leader

Tractors (this is not a certification class)

Learn and identify parts of the tractor

Understand the basics of tractor maintenance

Learn mechanics, different fuels /engine cool-

ing systems

Tractors Leader

Woodworking

Identify and learn how to use various tools

Practice safety techniques

Learn to read plans

Woodworking Leader

Aerospace

Build an introductory level rocket

Compare birds and airplanes

Aerospace Leader

Geospatial

Learn about navigational tools: GIS, GPS, com-

passes

Learn to measure distances and collect data

Geospatial Leader

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Mechanical Sciences

STEM


Natural Resource & Environ-

mental Education Adventures

Learn how to camp safely in weather conditions

Build a campfire and cook a meal

Learn to use a map and compass

Adventurers Leader

Astronomy

Astronomy Leader

Backpacking & Hiking

Learn to organize and pack a backpack

Select appropriate clothing, equipment, and gear

Prepare a first-aid kit

Backpacking & Hiking Leader

Bicycling - Environmental Ed

Learn how and where to bicycle safely

Plan a bicycle camping trip

Conduct a bike maintenance check

Birds

Canoeing

Learn how and where to canoe safely

Explore aquatic environments

Plan a canoe camping trip

Entomology - Insects

Learn about insects, their behavior and life history

Discover the parts of an insect’s body

Explore how insects communicate and move

Entomology - Insects Leader

Exploring Your Environment

Explore elements of life: sun, air, water and soil

Learn about environmental pollution

Exploring Your Environment Leader

Fishing

Identify different types of bait / fish in your area

Fishing Leader

Forestry

Age trees by counting rings

Identify unknown tree by using tree key

Forestry Leader

Recycling

Learn about the impact of solid waste on the

environment

Learn to reduce, reuse and recycle

Recycling Leader

Water

Identify water conservation and pollution issues

Explore issues in your home, community or school

Develop and implement a plan

Water Leader

Wildflowers

Learn to identify and collect wildflowers

Discover how humans affect wildflowers

Wildflowers Leader

Winter Travel

Discover winter travel on cross-country skis and

snowshoes

Experience a winter overnight campout

Discover how trees and plants prepare for winter


Air Pistol

Explore different air pistols

Learn basic safety rules and guidelines

Learn marksmanship and shooting procedures

Air Pistol Leader*

Air Rifle

Explore different types of air rifles

Learn basic safety rules and range commands

Develop marksmanship

Learn various shooting positions used in

competition

Air Rifle Leader*

Archery

Learn the fundamentals of archery marksmanship

Learn rules and safety guidelines

Make archery equipment

Shoot with sights and different bows

Archery Leader*

*Shooting Sports Leader

Each Shooting Sports Leader is required to attend a

specialized area Certification Training to receive the WI

Shooting Sports Basic 4-H Guidelines. For more infor-

mation see Shooting Sports webpage http://fyi.uwex.edu/

wi4hshootingsports/

NOTE: Only 12 years old and above can shoot

powder burning guns

Pistol (smallbore .22) | Ages 12+

Explore the history of different types of pistols

Learn basic safety rules and range commands

Pistol Leader*

Rifle | Ages 12+

Explore rifle history and the different models

Learn to sight-in your rifle and score targets

Rifle Leader*

Shotgun | Ages 12+

Learn basic safety issues with shotgun handling

Learn the proper way to carry a shotgun

Shotgun Leader*

Hunting

Learn the history, philosophy and laws of

hunting

Learn to plan and equip yourself for a hunt

Hunting Leader*

Muzzleloading | Ages 12+

Explore muzzleloading history

Study different muzzleloading guns and learn

safety issues

Muzzleloading Leader*

Shooting Sports Education


Field Crops (Corn, Forage, Grains)

Learn about variety selection, germination and

planting

Learn about nutrients, harvesting and storage

Explore uses and marketing strategies

Field Crops Leader

Flowers

Identify flower parts and their functions

Plant flowers and make flower arrangements

Give a presentation on flowers

Learn about plant needs and soil testing

Design a plant experiment

Flowers Leader

Fruits

Produce fruits from apples to berries

Select the best fruit cultivar for your home garden

Fruits Leader

Herbs

Select and start new plants

Examine plants for insects and diseases

Compare different fertilizers

Herbs Leader

Home Grounds

Study proper lawn care and maintenance

Explore fertilization and pest management tech-

niques

Learn the importance of planting new trees and

shrubs, pruning and fertilization

Explore landscaping planning

Home Grounds Leader

Plant Crafts

Learn to harvest plants

Use different drying techniques

Learn how to use plant materials

Make dried arrangements, corsages, etc.

Plant Crafts Leader

House Plants

Identify plant parts and their functions

Grow house plants and start a plant from a cutting

Examine plants for insects and disease

Design a plant experiment

Teach others how to grow house plants

House Plant Leader

Vegetables

Identify plant parts and their functions

Explore germination /start a plant from a cutting

Grow vegetables in containers

Plan an outdoor garden, research insect control

Compare organic vs chemical fertilizers

Vegetables Leader

Plant & Soil Sciences


Character

Grows Here.

Dunn County

Dunn County UW – Extension

Dunn County Community Services Building

3001 US Hwy 12 E, Room 102

Menomonie, WI 54751-3045

Phone: 715-232-1636

Fax: 715-231-6687

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Dunn County Staff

Catherine Emmanuelle Area Extension Director

Stephanie Hintz 4-H Program Assistant

Katie Wantoch Agriculture Agent

Karen Fritz Wisconsin Nutrition Educator

Sandy Tarter Wisconsin Nutrition Coordinator

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