Activities
In addition to each club's own activities and programs, Lincoln County 4-H provides many county wide positive youth development activities for youth.
Activities sponsored by Lincoln County 4-H include the Music and Lip Sync Festival, the Communications Contest, Project Discovery Days, the Drama Fest, 4-H Camps, and the 4-H Market Place.
Music and Lip Sync Festival
Do you love to sing and play? Are you a dancing sensation? Do you think you are better at performing the hit songs than the stars are? Then the Music and Lip Sync Festival is for you!
This year's event was held on January 24, 2010, 9:00 am at the Tomahawk School Auditorium in Tomahawk. Thank you to the Moonspinners 4-H Club for coordinating this year's Festival.
2010 Music Festival Entry Information
2010 Music Festival Newspaper articles:
4-Hers Share Their Musical Skills - Merrill Courier (February 12, 2010)
4-H Share Musical Talents - Merrill Focus (February 12, 2010)
Communications Contest (Speaking, Puppetry, Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks)
Do you have an interesting topic you'd love to talk about? Would you like a chance to share your speaking ability? Do you have a 4-H Project that you love to do; a hobby that you want to share? Do you know how to groom a dog or braid hair? If yes is the answer, then the Lincoln Country Communications Contest is for you!
This year's event was held on February 27, 2010, 9:00 am at Our Saviour's Church in Merrill. Thank you to the Merrill Busy Bees 4-H Club for coordinating this year’s Communication Contest.
2010 Communication Contest Entry Information
2010 Communication Contest Newspaper articles:
4-Hers Develop Speaking Skills - Merrill Focus (April 2, 2010)
Communications Contest article - Merrill Courier (April 2, 2010)
Project Discovery Days
Discover the Adventure Called … 4-H. Lincoln County 4-H will again be sponsoring Project Discovery Day in Merrill and Tomahawk. These events allow youth from all over the county to sample the projects that the 4-H program offers. Anyone is welcome to attend and you do not need to be a 4-H member to participate. Sessions run from 9 am to 1:30 pm and will be taught by 4-H youth and adult leaders, as well as community volunteers. Choose from exciting topics such as juggling, basket weaving, woodworking, model aircraft building, and much, much more.
Merrill Project Discovery Day
The Merrill PDD was held October 10, 2009. The event was held at the Lincoln Country Services Center. To find out the type of projects that were offered check out the
Merrill PDD Flyer and Registration (4 pages, 959 KB). You can also read the news release on the event.
Tomahawk Project Discovery Day
The Tomahawk PDD was held on February 27, 2009 at the Tomahawk Middle School. To find out the type of projects that were offered check out the
Tomahawk PDD Flyer and Registration (4 Pages, 1989 KB). You can also read the news releases on the event.
Day gives youths chance to master skill -Merrill Focus (December 18, 2009)
Discovering basket weaving - Foto News (March10, 2010)
Check back in fall for information on the next Merrill PDD! Don't miss out!
Interested in being an instructor at Project Discovery Day?
Do you have a project or talent that you would like to share at Project Discovery Day? we are always looking for more instructors to share their knowledge. Just fill out a Project Discovery Day Workshop form (1 page, 16 KB) and return it to the UW Extension. Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to teach a new skill! It's never to early to get your idea in for the next Project Discovery Day!
Drama Festival
Do you have a flair for the dramatic? Do you have a secret (or not so secret) desire to be an actor? Why not take part in the Lincoln Country Drama Festival? Come and join in on all the theatrics!
This year's event was held on April 17, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran School. Thank you to the Corning Yankees 4-H club for hosting this year's festival.
2010 Drama Festival Entry Information
2010 Drama Festival Newspaper articles:
4-Hers showcase dramatic talents - Merrill Focus (April 30, 2010)
4-H'ers showcase dramatic talents - Merrill Courier (May14,2010)
4-H Camps
The Lincoln County UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and the 4-H Leaders’ Association has planned a fun filled camping season for all youth in Lincoln County (4-H and non 4-H). 4-H Camp is a great way to make new friends, experience new adventures, learn cooperation, learn life skills and pass on knowledge to others. Each camp offers new and different opportunities and activities. More information and details on how to register are in the Summer Camp Brochure.
Lincoln & Taylor 4-H Camp
June 14-17, 2010
Trails End Camp, Bruce, WI
For all youth grades 3-8. Features dorm style living and programs in recreation, crafts, canoeing, nature exploration, music/drama and more! Transportation from Tomahawk and Merrill is provided.
Registration for 4-H Summer Camp is due by by May 17, 2010. Registration form can be found in the Summer Camp Brochure
4-H Market Place
Do you enjoy working on a 4-H project? Do you think you can earn money selling items you made in a 4-H project? Do you want to learn about creating a small business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then 4-H Market Place is the place for you.
Both 4-H and non-4-H youth are invited to participate in the 4-H Youth Market Place program.
4-H Youth Market Place Flyer
