4-H Clubs
4-H grows confidence, creativity, curiosity, courage, character and much more by allowing youth to use the skillls they learn to make a positive difference in their communities. 4-H clubs are open to youth in grades 4 through 12. Please contact our office to learn more about the clubs and opportunities listed below.
Badger Builders
Leaders: Jillian Herndon
Location: Fort Dodge area
Elkhorn Eagles
Leader: Amy Jaeschke
Location: Moorland Area
Johnson Jaguars
Leaders: Becky Aquino & Heather Wittrock
Location: Clare area
C/C Sidekicks
Leaders: Deb Shelton & Alma Boro
Location: Fort Dodge Area
Elkhorn Earlybirds
Leaders: Mary Rethwisch, Megan Eastman
Location: Callender area
Washington Winners
Leaders: Jennifer Hess & Guy Miller
Location: Duncombe Area
Dayton Tigers
Leaders: Kerry Rees, Mary Eslick, & Beth Peterson
Location: Dayton area
Gowrie Groundbreakers
Leaders: Marsha Farnham & Patricia Wanat
Location: Gowrie area
Douglas Dreamers
Leaders: Linda Cline, Chris Tiernan, & Kelsy Urlis
Location: Fort Dodge area
International Culture Club
Leader: Jolene Hays
Location: Fort Dodge Senior High
Project Area Meetings
Once a member is enrolled in 4-H, lots of opportunities are available. Webster County 4-H is fortunate to have many great volunteers ready to teach local 4-H club members about many project areas.
Aerospace
Project Leaders: Colleen Eslick, Shawn Lawler, & Matt Lundberg
About: Build and launch model rockets. Learn about flight, space, and more!
Meetings: begin in the spring to order and build rockets. A safety launch is held prior to the competition launch before fair.
Goat
Superintendents: Heather Stewart & Katie Walrod
About: Weigh-in animals in the spring. All sexually intact goats must have a Scrapie tag to exhibit. Animals must be ID'd by May 15 to exhibit.
Meetings: TBD
Rabbit Hopping
Interim Leader: Samantha Smith
About: Also known as rabbit show jumping or rabbit agility is an animal sport where animals are led through a course by their owners, modeled after horse show jumping. Animals must follow ID requirements.
Meetings: Begin in May. A minimum attendance of three meetings and training sessions will be required for fair eligibility.
Beef
Superintendent: Aaron Martin
About: Market weigh-in held in December, IDs due in Jauary. Breeding IDs due no later than May 15.
Horse
Leaders: Jenny Eckert, Patrick Greve, Justin & Shanna Egli, Susie McDonald, Danielle Condon
About: Learn about care & grooming, horsemanship, and riding your animal. Horses must be ID'd by May 15th in order to show.
Meetings: Start in spring. To exhibit, 4-Hers must attend 2 arena meetings with their horse, stay for the duration of the presented program at the meetings.
Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (SESS)
About: Learn safe, responsible use of firearms equipment including sound decision-making, self-discipline, and concentration. Promote highest safety standards, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior.
Rifle Leaders: Guy Miller, Matt Lundberg, & Richard Eslick
Meetings: Start in September.
Shotgun Leaders: Justin Ford & Ron Webb
Meetings: Start in May. Each lesson will start with a safety overview followed by a range session. Must be 11 years old to participate and 12 to compete in competitions.
Cat, Pet, & Hobby animals
Project Leaders: Linda Cline & Karen Hayes
About: Learn more about your pets. Members will learn about costs, equipment, care, feeding, and more. Animals must be ID'd to exhibit at fair.
Meetings: Begin in the spring. 4-Hers must attend at least one meeting to exhibit at fair.
Poultry
Project Leader: Anna Lewandowski
About: Learn more about your animals and their care. To exhibit birds at fair, they must be pullorum tested and ID'd by the announced deadline.
Meetings: Start in February. To participate in fair, members must attend at least 2 project meetings, pullorum testing, and barn clean-up.
Sheep
Superintendent: Jim Rees
About: Weigh-in animals in the spring. All ewes and rams will need the scrapie tag to participate. Animals must be ID'd to exhibit at the fair.
Dog
Project Leaders: Jennie Dencklau & Katie Schelle
About: Learn about care and grooming, obedience, and handling. Dogs must have a current rabies certificate and be ID'd by May 15 to exhibit at fair.
Meetings: Start in the winter 2-3 times per month. 4-Hers wanting to exhibit at fair must attend at least 2 meetings with their dog(s).
Rabbit:
Project Leaders: Samantha Smith & Pam Speck
About: Learn about the care and maintenance of your animals. Rabbits must be ID'd to exhibit at fair.
Meetings: begin in February. Members must attend at least 2 meetings, tattoo day, and barn clean up day in order to be eligible to show at the fair.
Swine
Superintendents: Paul Johnson & Josh Carlson
About: Exhibitors must contact the office to obtain ear tags and ID animals prior to the May 15 Deadline for fair eligiblitiy.