4-H is a community of young people…  

 Across Sauk County, Wisconsin, and America…

Learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

If you are interested in joining a 4-H club, or are already a member of a Sauk county 4-H club, this web site will aid you in many ways. It will give you answers to some common 4-H questions, help you locate nearby clubs, explain some of the things you will be able to do in 4-H, and give you access to application forms for 4-H events.

What is 4-H?

4-H is more than a club.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop new skills, become leaders and help shape their communities. About 50,000 Wisconsin youth are enrolled members of 4-H clubs in Wisconsin. Another 195,000 Wisconsin youth get involved in 4-H through special educational opportunities at school, in after school programs, or at neighborhood or youth centers. These youth live in cities, suburbs, small towns and rural communities.

4-H gives them a chance to pursue their own interests – from photography to computers, from building rockets to raising sheep. A list of 4-H projects is available online. They go places – to camp, to state and national conferences, even to other countries on 4-H exchange programs. They learn to be leaders and active citizens.

In 4-H clubs, they serve as officers and learn to conduct meetings, handle club funds, and facilitate group decision-making. In a growing number of communities, 4-H youth serve as youth representatives in municipal or county government or as members of Teen Courts. They give back to their communities. 4-H members get involved in volunteer projects to protect the environment, mentor younger children and help people who are less fortunate.

4-H experiences are designed to address the four essential elements of positive youth development: Belonging, Mastery, Generosity and Independence.

Essential Element Book Mark - Front and back of a handout featuring the four essential elements, with brief descriptions of the critical components of each element.

• 4-H Traditions – Pledge & Motto

• 4-H History

• Mission & Vision

• Demographics

• Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development State Staff

Looking for a 4-H Club in Sauk County?

4-H Statewide Events

To see what’s happening for 4-H in Wisconsin, vist the Calendar & Events page at Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development

 Youth Environmental Projects of Sauk County (YEPS) YEPS is a program for ALL youth, families, and youth organizations of Sauk County. The goal of YEPS is to provide an opportunity for youth and families to participate in environmental stewardship service-learning projects. Participants have an opportunity to help plant prairies, collect acorns, build rain gardens in local cities, build nature trails, collect prairie seeds, and much more!

Visit the YEPS website.

If you have any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development in Sauk County, please contact:

Christian Malsatzki
4-H Youth Development Agent
West Square Administration Bldg
505 Broadway
Baraboo, WI 53913-2404
Phone: 608-355-3255
Fax: 608-355-3550
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Email: cmalsatzki@co.sauk.wi.us

Judy Gurgel
4-H Youth Development Administrative Support
West Square Administration Bldg
505 Broadway
Baraboo, WI 53913-2404
Phone: 608-355-3551
Fax: 608-355-3551
711 for Relay
Email: jgurgel@co.sauk.wi.us