Crow Wing County 4-H Newsletter
November 6, 2026
Are you re-enrolled in 4-H? Enroll today!
🍀The new 4-H year begins October 1st and that means it's time to re-enroll. You can re-enroll beginning on September 15th! Mark your calendars today!
In order to remain enrolled in 4-H, you will need to show your family’s intent to participate by logging in to 4-H Online then review, update, and submit the following information:
*Your family's contact and demographic information
*Each family member's health and emergency contact information
*Project areas of interest for this upcoming year
You can log in to 4-H Online to complete the re-enrollment process: https://v2.4honline.com/
If you have any questions about re-enrolling please contact the Extension office [oshea067@umn.edu]
Parliamentary Procedure & Officer Training
Attention club, PDC, and Federation officers: Have you been elected for an officer position for the 2026-2027 4-H year?
Join us for a night of pizza and parliamentary procedure. Officer roles, responsibilities, and parliamentary procedures will be covered. All experience levels are encouraged to attend. A mock meeting will be completed near the end of the training.
Training is on November 12th at 5:30pm at Timberwood Church [23084 MN-371, Nisswa, MN 56468]
The cost is free. Please bring your own beverage. Grades 5+.
Register in 4-H online.
2026 BLU: Building Leadership and Understanding
Statewide
In Person
Grades: 6-10
Cost: Overnight event: $110 | One-day event: $65
Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) is an engaging leadership workshop and retreat designed for youth in grades 6–10.
Planned and led by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors, BLU brings together hands-on activities, team-building challenges and meaningful conversations that help young people discover their strengths and step into leadership.
Participants engage in interactive learning, make new friends from across the region and leave feeling inspired and ready to incorporate their skills into their clubs, schools and communities.
Overnight events begin and end at 11 a.m.
- Feb. 6-7 at Concordia Language Villages, Bemidji
- Feb. 6-7 at Camp Victory, Zumbro Falls
- Feb. 13-14 at Camp Courage, Maple Lake
- Feb. 20-21 at Long Lake Conservation Center, Palisade
Single-day event
The single-day event begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude by 6 p.m.
- Feb. 20 at Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall (single-day version)
Register in 4-H Online
2026 Awards Ceremony~ Save the Date
Each year we gather to celebrate the amazing acheivements of our 4-H youth and volunteers! Please save the date for our 2026 Awards Ceremony to be held on December 17th, at 5:30pm, at the Land Services Building-lower level.
🤩All 4-H'ers and their families are invited to attend.
NE 4-H Cloverbud Club – A New Year of Fun!
Countywide
In Person
Grades: K-2
Cost: Free
All Kindergarten–2nd graders are invited to join the NE 4-H Cloverbud Club! Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area, giving youth the chance to:
Explore hands-on projects
Make new friends
Build new skills while having fun
Join us:
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Location: Land Services Building [322 Laurel St., Brainerd]
Cost: Free!
Learn more and register: https://z.umn.edu/NE4-HCloverbudprojectclub2526
Clover + Club
NEW!!!
Countywide
In Person
Grades: 2-5
Cost: Free
All youth in 3-5 grade are invited to join us for this exciting new project club! Each session will highlight a different project area, giving youth a chance to:
- Explore hands-on projects
- Make new friends
- Build new skills while having fun!
Join us:
- Saturday, November 14th, 2026
- 10:00-11:30am
- Location: Land Services Building [322 Laurel St., Brainerd]
- Cost: Free!
Register in 4-H online by selecting 'Clubs' and choose 'Clover + Club'
Email Sashanna if you need assistance or have any questions [oshea067@umn.edu]
Join us for Virtual Statewide Minnesota 4-H Treasurer Trainings!
Statewide
Virtual
Cost: Free
Dates: Thursdays, November 5 & 19
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm, with a bonus session for adult treasurers on 11/19, from 7:30-8:00 pm
Audience: All youth treasurers, parents of youth treasurers, and any adult on 4-H bank accounts
Location: Zoom
Content: Financial best practices and policies, roles of the financial team, importance of youth treasurers, how to make roles meaningful, how to help treasurers develop financial management life skills, hands-on practice in completing our treasurer’s book, and tips for mentoring and supporting youth treasurers.
Register at https://z.umn.edu/4HTreasurerTraining
See online event information for more details.
New Club Leader Orientation
New to Leading a 4-H Club? Join Our Upcoming Orientation!
Are you stepping into a leadership role in a 4-H club this coming year? Join us for the New Club Leader Orientation webinar to gain practical tools, strategies, and resources to support your success! This 75-minute online session is open to Minnesota 4-H volunteers, potential volunteers, and youth leaders.
Whether you're brand new or simply want a refresher, this training will cover:
An overview of club volunteer roles and how to build a volunteer team.
An understanding of the nuts and bolts of 4-H clubs.
Strategies to design the essential elements for thriving clubs.
Resources to use and next steps that can support you in the growth of your 4-H club.
Choose the date that works best for you: Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 pm or Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 pm
The content will be the same for both sessions. Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with other 4-H club leaders across the state! Register at: https://z.umn.edu/leadertrain
