Wexford County 4-H

05/29/2026

Future Flyers Aviation Camp is taking off!
Registration due July 1!

Youth ages 8–15 will dive into a week of hands-on aviation fun, STEM exploration, and creative challenges at Wexford County Airport in Cadillac.

July 27–31 | 9 am–12 pm
$50 (includes t-shirt and snack)
Scholarships available
Payment due to Wexford Airport July 1

Register by July 1st at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=MHEXIi9k2UGSEXQjetVofWO6ebPX-jJAnlIy3aQh-KVUOTlaN0gwRzQ0RTZDSEtEVlA3R1lWSVo1Sy4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

Contact Josie Clement at 832-691-0421 or [email protected] for details.

05/28/2026

🌱 Help Youth Grow More Than Livestock This Spring! 🌷

As a 4-H volunteer, you know raising market animals is about more than the project — it’s about building life skills that last far beyond the fair.

This spring, help your youth take their projects to the next level with the Youth Business Guide to Success! 🌼 This easy-to-use curriculum gives you the tools to guide youth in learning real-world skills like:

🌿 Budgeting and managing expenses
🌸 Marketing and promoting their animals
🌞 Setting goals and making smart decisions

It’s a simple way to add meaningful learning to your meetings while helping youth build confidence, independence, and business know-how.

Available now through May 31
💲 Just $5.20 + shipping (while supplies last!)

Plant the seeds for success and watch your youth grow into confident, capable entrepreneurs 🌻

Order now: https://spartanspiritshop.msu.edu/products/bulletin-4h1694

05/26/2026

Got a project to show off? We want to see it!
Join the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase!
Ages 5–19 | FREE entry | No 4-H membership needed
Submit photos or videos
Register by Aug. 7
Scholarships available for youth 8-19 as of Jan 1, 2026
Enter as many classes as you want. All exhibitors receive ratings AND feedback from judges!
Enter today at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/

05/22/2026

Have you heard of the FART Club?
CAPS CREW students have!
FART stands for Fair + Art, and students have been putting their creativity to work this week. Miss Josie, MSU Extension's Wexford 4-H Program Coordinator, has been working with Cadillac students to create watercolor paintings and other art projects.
All artwork created in FART Club can be entered in the Northern District Fair this August. What a great opportunity to showcase their talents!

05/21/2026

🌷 Youth Business Guide to Success: Grow Your 4-H Project This Spring! 🌷

Spring is the perfect time for fresh starts and big ideas! 🌱 Ready to take your 4-H market animal project to the next level?

The Youth Business Guide to Success helps young entrepreneurs build real-world skills — from marketing and advertising to goal setting and budgeting. It’s packed with engaging activities and practical tools to help youth make smart decisions and grow their confidence along the way.

🌼 Sow the seeds for success this season!
🌿 Learn how to turn your project into a thriving business
🌞 Build skills that will last far beyond the fair

Available now through May 31
💲 Only $5.20 + shipping (while supplies last!)

Let’s make this your most successful (and rewarding!) project yet — because great ideas bloom in the spring! 🌸

Order today:🔗https://spartanspiritshop.msu.edu/products/bulletin-4h1694

05/18/2026

📢Wexford Whatever's goat/sheep and swine/cattle meetings are canceled today, 5/18, due to rain. Next meeting is June 15th!

05/13/2026

Dairy Quiz Bowl is back! 🐄💥
Free • Fun • Open to ages 8–19
Register now before June 15!

Link to register: https://pears.io/events/msuext/6444/

05/12/2026

Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating!
In Cooking with Confidence, part of MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar series, you’ll explore simple ways to:
Understand recipes and kitchen terms
Get creative with ingredients
Make tasty meals without stress or waste
Monday, May 18, 6:30–7:30 PM (EST) on Zoom
Join us and feel more confident in the kitchen!
Details and registration at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cooking_with_confidence

05/12/2026