Information about Racine County 4-H
Registration is now open for Racine County 4-H Summer Camp! We have many opportunities for Racine County 4-H members to experience the great outdoors, learn life skills, and meet new friends! Day Camp (Current K5-2nd grades) Day Camp will be August 14th, 2018 at Old Settler’s Park in Union Grove. Day Camp is a special day […]
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Racine County UW-Extension in partnership with Racine County will host an Open House in celebration of 100 years of Cooperative Extension in Racine County on Monday, January 22, 2018, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Racine County Ives Grove Offices, 14200 Washington Ave, Sturtevant. All are welcome to attend, refreshments will be provided, and there will […]
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Do you want to learn more about Racine County 4-H? Join us to talk with club leaders and members, see project opportunities and activities, and learn how to join 4-H. Get the basics of 4-H and dive in deep with your questions about the program. There are two options for Racine County 4-H Open Houses: […]
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Apply Now for Summer Internship Positions Racine County UW-Extension is announcing two summer internships for the summer of 2017. Both internships are paid positions and include: Racine County Family Living Intern (Deadline to apply is March 14, 2017 with interviews on March 29 and 30, 2017) Racine County 4-H Program Summer Intern (Deadline to apply is March […]
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Master Gardener Project receives Award The Master Gardener project at Real Racine in Sturtevant was awarded a 2016 Racine Beautification Award from Racine in Bloom. The gardens not only enhance the beauty of the center and its surroundings, but also educate the public on gardening. The award commended the group for their work by stating […]
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(This newsletter first appeared in the Racine Journal Times on June 26, 2016.) UW-Extension Strengthens Racine County Families Racine County UW-Extension, in partnership with Focus on Community and Starbuck Middle School recently offered the Strengthening Families Program to Racine families. This nationally recognized, evidenced-based program has been shown to be effective in preventing alcohol and […]
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Racine County UW-Extension is accepting applications for two summer intern positions. Applications are due by March 21, 2016 for both positions; and applicants must be college students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the summer or fall of 2016. Family Living Summer Internship – The intern will work on a variety of projects including […]
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UW-Extension staff and volunteers compiled programs by name, location and description to provide a visual overview of how UW-Extension helps people in Racine County apply University research, knowledge and resources to meet their educational needs wherever they live and work. Racine County UW-Extension 2014 Report (Print version with photos) Interactive map of 2014 program sites […]
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We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin and engaging them in transforming lives and communities. Did you know: The Racine County Board partnered with UW-Extension to create the Youth In Governance Program which launched in 2014. Nutrition educators made 14,725 teaching contacts in Racine County with the report highlighting […]
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4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. The Racine County 4-H experience gives youth a chance to try a lot of things that might help them decide on a career or develop leadership skills. For example, 4-H members can explore: Arts: Express yourself by drawing, painting, sculpting, […]
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