4-H Positive Youth Development

Welcome to Langlade County 4-H Positive Youth Development

Langlade County 4-H fosters leadership, citizenship, and life skills through hands-on learning and community involvement. We help youth explore their passions and prepare for the future through experiential learning, youth empowerment, and career readiness.

As part of Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute, we place youth leadership, supported by caring adults, 4-H clubs, and community partners the heart of everything we do, ensuring Wisconsin youth and their communities thrive.

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Clubs & Projects

Countywide Programing

4-H is a national program that helps young people develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 1912 Langlade County 4-H has offered hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and community involvement.

As a program of University of Wisconsin’s Division of Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development, Langlade County 4-H connects local youth to the largest youth development organization in the country. Through clubs, camps, after-school, in-school programs and countywide programs, members discover their passions and build skills like problem-solving, decision-making, and healthy living.

Based on the four H’s—Head, Heart, Hands, and Health—4-H’s project-based learning lets youth explore their interests in science, the arts, or community service through “learn by doing” experiences. Many start in local clubs, gaining leadership and teamwork skills while making a positive impact.

Langlade County 4-H empowers and inspires youth through experiential learning and career readiness, helping them build confidence and practical knowledge for future success.

Take a look at our Thriving Survey & Enrollment Data form 2025

Local 4-H Events & Programs

Park Side Pop Ups

Langlade County 4-H’s Parkside Pop-Ups will be going to communities across Antigo, Elcho, and White Lake, offering free, hands-on learning opportunities for youth and families in local parks. Hosted at locations like Peaceful Valley Park, City Park East, Old Elcho Pavilion, and Joe Edelman Pavilion, these events will take place throughout June, July, and August on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Each pop-up will provide fun, engaging activities that encourage outdoor exploration and bring community members together in welcoming, accessible spaces.

Antigo Locations

Peaceful Valley Park Tuesdays 12pm-2pm June 16 & 30 July 14 & 28 August 11

City Park East Wednesdays 12pm-2pm June 24 July 8 & 22 August 19

Elcho Location

Old Elcho Pavillion – Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm June 17 July 1 & 15 August 12

White Lake Location

Joe Edelman Pavillion – Thursdays 4pm-6pm June 18 & 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 16 & 20

Build a Book Character with Us!

Join us July 9th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Antigo Public Library (617 Clermont St.) for a fun and creative morning! Youth and families are invited to create clay figures of their favorite book characters while sharing a love of reading and stories. This is a come-and-go event, so stop in anytime that works for you—stay for a few minutes or the full three hours, whatever fits your schedule!

Open to all youth and families

Hands-on, creative fun

A great way to connect with books (and learn about 4-H, too!)

We can’t wait to see which characters you bring to life!

Langlade County 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp

Young learners are invited to join us for a day of fun, discovery, and adventure at the Langlade County 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp! Participants will enjoy hands-on activities, games, crafts, outdoor exploration, and opportunities to make new friends while experiencing the excitement of 4-H.

Date: August 18
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hudson Park Shelter, 728 Hudson Street, Antigo
Who Can Attend: Youth who have just completed 5K through 2nd grade
Cost: $5 per participant

No previous 4-H experience is required—all youth are welcome to attend!

Additional registration details will be available soon. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a memorable day of learning, creativity, and fun! 🍀

Countywide Calendar