About Wexford 4-H

We're Hiring!

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Your Community! Are you passionate about empowering youth and fostering community well-being? Do you know someone who is?
Wexford County 4-H is looking for a motivated individual to join us as a 4-H HealthCorps member this summer!
As a 4-H HealthCorps member, you'll gain valuable professional experience with Michigan State University Extension and 4-H and play a significant role in shaping the future of the next generation. If you're looking for a part-time summer opportunity where your time can make a difference, right here in our backyard, this could be the perfect fit for you.
This position runs from June 10 to September 13, 2024, and offers a living allowance, an education award, qualified student loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment, professional development opportunities, and more!
Send your cover letter and resume to Kate King at kingka26@msu.edu by April 26, 2024.

HealthCorps Position Description

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Wexford County 4-H Council

Seeking New Participants

Council exists to support the growth of countywide 4-H and youth development opportunities. Members fund raise, provide scholarships, and plan year-round activities to support our 4-H community. Youth, parents, volunteers and community members are welcome to attend. The group meets bi-monthly, on the fourth Tuesday of every odd month, from 5:30-7, at the Wexford County MSU Extension office at Baker College in Cadillac. Current officers include Jill Benson, Maria Martin, Jessica Ackerson, and Mia Krause.

Club Listing

Want to join a club or looking for more information? Call the 4-H office for details at 231-779-9480.

4-H clubs are volunteer led by dedicated volunteers who believe in our mission to grow the future leaders of our community by ensure they have the skills to be successful and healthy adults. The clubs that are offered, their capacity, schedules, and activities are dictated by the number and talents of our volunteers. If you would be interested in sharing your skills, talents, and traditions with the next generation, please reach out to discuss the many ways that you could help us build a robust program that is ready to take on our changing world.

Club	Activities	Club Leader
Babysitting SPIN	*Returning Soon!* Ages 11+ Learn everything you need to know to be an excellent babysitter! Perfect for older siblings or those looking to run a successful business, 4-H partners with local organizations and schools to provide this 6-8 hour experience in many formats.	Seeking New Leaders!
The Business of Baking SPIN	Returning soon! Ages 12+ Offers 6 weeks of learning to bake various recipes, to calculate cost per item, and about Michigan Cottage Food Laws so they can launch their own baking business. Partnering with Jam & Bread non-profit.	Karlyn Probst & Marla Courtney
CloverBud SPIN	Ages 5-7 CloverBuds are our 5-7-year-old members that participate in introductory, non-competitive projects. These short-term SPecial INterest clubs are offered at various times throughout the year on many topics, such as dinosaurs, fairy gardens, and baking.	Josie Clement Seeking New Leaders!
Spot On Shooting 4-H Club	Ages 9-19 Spot On Shooting 4-H Club: Missaukee & Wexford 4-H in partnership with the Cadillac Sportsman's Club! Spot On Shooting is intended to be a long-term club focusing on finding and exploring passions and interests and practicing the safe and responsible handling of equipment. We plan to grow this program to offer several disciplines and we will be looking for more volunteers to make it thrive. Spot On Shooting will begin with Air Rifles. Equipment will be provided, please do not bring your own.	Scott VanderMeulen, Brent Deller, Wayne Mulder Seeking more instructors!
The Grands	Ages 5+ Animal Projects; focus on rabbits and poultry	Hanna Hornback & Chloe Cochrane
Wexford Whatevers	Ages 5+ Animal Projects; focus on Sheep and Goats	Makayla Vanklompenberg
Model Railroad Club	Returning soon! Ages 9+ Model railroad scenes; building, planning and teamwork	Mike Moss
Sewing Club	Ages 9+, Restricted to 6 participants. Youth dive into the world of textiles in sewing club. Focusing on using sewing machines, members learn techniques to create projects for themselves, gifts, or even entrepreneurship endeavors.	Roxanne Ansorge Seeking New Leaders!
Wild Ones	Ages 5+ Wildlife, ecology, nature, environmental science, shooting sports; field trips; citizen science; community service	*Seeking New Leaders!*
Leaders' Council	Seeking New Participants! Governing board that helps grow 4-H programming in Wexford County; fund raises and provides scholarships for members. Open to volunteers, 4-H teens, 4-H parents, and community members. *screening process may be required.	Jill Benson
Activity/Resource Volunteers	These approved volunteers lend a hand where ever needed. Some help with special events, while others on very specific activities such as Mock It Then Rock It (Wex-Miss Mock Interview Day) and 4-H Exploration Days.

Scholarship Applications

Wexford 4-H Leaders Council Scholarship Application

Wexford County 4-H Leadership Development Scholarship Application

4-H Animal Showmanship Guides

Horse Fitting & Showing	Poultry Showmanship	Cavy Showmanship
Swine Showmanship	Market Goat Showmanship	Beef Showmanship
Sheep Showmanship	Dairy Goat Showmanship	Rabbit Fitting & Showing

Northern District Fair

Cadillac is home to the Northern District Fair. As a district fair, Michiganders from across the state can participate in exhibits, livestock showmanship and livestock auction. Youth must be part of a recognized youth organization to participate.
*Northern District Fair and Michigan 4-H are separate organizations and partner together to offer a fun fair experience to youth.