Explore the world of horses and ponies by learning the basics like breeds, gaits, equipment, and riding styles. The Horse & Pony Project is perfect for those who own or lease these animals. If you don’t own or lease, you can join the Horseless Horse or Model Horse Project.

These projects will teach you valuable skills and prepare you for various 4-H events, such as the County Fair, State 4-H Hunt & Dressage, State 4-H Gymkhana, and State 4-H Expo. They provide a great foundation for a fun and rewarding 4-H experience.

The Horse Club is open to youth from Kindergarten to 13th grade. Members can also belong to another club, but as a single project club, you’ll only participate in the Horse Project area unless you join an additional 4-H Community Club.

Club Meetings

Third Monday of the Month, 6:15 PM, Chippewa County Courthouse

Club Leadership

Club Leader: Brooke Stasburg, wardon90@hotmail.com or call 715-797-3398

Welcome to Chippewa County 4-H Cloverbud Club and Your First Project! We’re excited to see what our youth will achieve in 4-H. If your child is a new member in grades 5K-2, they will join the Cloverbud Project, designed specifically for their age group. Cloverbuds can enjoy activities like experimenting with science, exploring creativity, diving into animal and plant science, learning about themselves and others, and giving back to their communities. By the time they finish 2nd grade, they will have a better idea of their interests and be ready to choose projects to explore further. This page is here to help with any questions you might have.

Upcoming Events

Caring Hearts Clovebud Meeting, February 15th, 2025 at 10:00am-11:30 in the NWSF Community Safe Room, Register at: https://caringhearts25.4honline.com

Club Leadership

The club is led by Chloe Nicolaus, Chippewa County 4-H AmeriCorps Member, contact her at chloe.nicolaus@wisc.edu with any questions

4-H Shooting Sports is a national program for 4-H youth and adult volunteers. In Wisconsin, we use a special curriculum to teach shooting sports safety to over 5,000 kids with the help of more than 400 adult volunteers. These volunteers must complete a twelve-hour training workshop before they can teach. Our focus is on developing life skills, safety procedures, and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment.

The Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports Project is open to kids in grades 3-13 who are members of the Chippewa County 4-H Program. We offer activities in Air Rifle/BB Gun, Air Pistol, .22 Pistol (after a year of air pistol), Archery, Muzzle Loading, and Shotgun (Trap League for those 12 and older).

The goal of the program is to help kids develop life skills like decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving, promote safety and sportsmanship, appreciate natural resources, strengthen family bonds through recreational activities, and build positive relationships with peers and adults. We also aim to build character, citizenship, and awareness of career opportunities related to shooting sports. For more information, visit the Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Website.

Shooting Sports Disciplines in Chippewa County

• Archery
• Air Rifle/BB Gun
• Air Pistol
• .22 Pistol (need to complete a year of air pistol to participate)
• Muzzle Loading
• Shotgun (Trap League – must be 12 years old)

Upcoming Events

• Archery Project: January-February, registration is closed
• Rifle Project: February-April, register at chiprifle25.4honline.com

Program Leadership

Sarah Frank – General Chair, General Secretary, Archery Co-Chair and Archery Secretary

Jenny Schutte – Treasurer, Archery Co-Chair

Joe Tiry – Air Rifle Co-Chair, Muzzleloading Instructor

Matt Frisinger – Air Rifle Co-Chair, Shotgun Co-Chair

Kyle Prince – Air Pistol/22 Pistol Chair

The Chippewa County 4-H Livestock Education Program, formerly the Quality Meats Program, is the agricultural education part of the Chippewa County 4-H Program. The group meets four times a year, with youth-led educational sessions during off months. The program aims to equip youth with the skills to be well-rounded livestock owners.

Open to 4-H members in grades 3-13 enrolled in Beef, Swine, Poultry, Sheep, and/or Dairy Projects, the program is expanding and welcomes suggestions for new project areas.

The program offers hands-on agricultural education, including animal care sessions, guest speakers, and access to resources. It encourages youth leadership, participation in livestock judging teams, and fosters interest in livestock through experiential learning and project development. Sessions cover various livestock projects throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

• LEP Quarterly Meeting, January 20th, 2025 at the Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 003

Program Leadership

Officer Team: President – Elliott G., Vice President – Bronson L., Treasurer – Whittney G., Secretary – Bree F., and Reporter – Reporter – Brooklyn W.

Advisors: Jody Lang, Kelli Ludwigson and Misty Freed

Program Resources

• Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Youth who serve as a Education Host or Facilatator must complete the Youth Led Session Reflection Form to receive their stipend at the conclusion of the event.
• Point System
  • 1 point – LEP Event Attedance
  • 5 points – LEP Quarterly Meeting
  • 10 points – LEP Education Host/Facilatator

4-H Ambassadors promote 4-H throughout the county, lead activities and events, foster teamwork and leadership, communicate with the public, and serve as public relations representatives. They also lead community service projects at both club and county levels. Ambassadors are expected to participate in activities, assist with county-wide and tri-county programs, help lead Education Stations at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, and support county 4-H events. They have opportunities to represent Chippewa County at the Wisconsin 4-H Fall Forum, Wisconsin 4-H Summer Academy, and other local, state, and national experiences.

Upcoming Events

Coming Soon!

Program Leadership

If you have questions or would like to learn more about the Ambassador Program, contact Jordan at jordan.blue@wisc.edu