Crandon Middle School Leadership Council is inviting families to participate in Rudolph’s Reindeer Run Scavenger hunt as part of Crandon’s Christmas on Main Street event. The scavenger hunt highlights various businesses and organizations that are participating in this annual holiday event. Youth brainstormed the idea of a scavenger hunt as part of a discussion on […]
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Vaping is on the rise, and our youth are at risk. Parents and caregivers, you can help. Think your teens aren’t listening? Studies show they are. Did you know? Close to half of Wisconsin students in grades 9-12 have tried vaping. One in five has vaped in the past 30 days. [2019 Youth Risk Behavior […]
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Vaping is addicting, youth become easily hooked, and the powerful effects of addiction make it very hard to stop, even if someone wants to. Caring adults can help by offering support, starting a conversation, providing resources, and/or involving others. Start the Conversation Know the facts Choose the right time and place Compliment youth’s good judgement […]
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Help your kids find their SPARK! Enroll them in Forest County 4-H! 4-H is a program that allows individual talents and interests to shine! Enroll here: https://forest.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-enrollment/
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October is the PERFECT time to begin a 4-H Paper Craft project! Learn the basics of scrapbooking, card making, stamping, die cutting and 3D paper crafting just in time for the Holidays! The 4-H Paper Crafts project is designed for all Forest County youth ages 8-18. Participants will be encouraged to develop and submit a […]
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Mental Health First Aid is a program that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The program gives participants the skills and confidence to provide initial support to those who are experiencing a crisis in their community. Through a partnership with WiROSE (Wisconsin rural Opioid […]
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Get those costumes ready and your tennis shoes laced up because Forest County 4-H Community Club is hosting a 5K/1Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Laona Learning Center. The event is free for children 16 and under and $15 for all other walkers/runners. Cash or check will be accepted for payment the day of the […]
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Make plans to attend the 4-H Community Club Project Expo on Saturday, September 4th at the Wabeno firefighter grounds. Members of the 4-H Community Club, organized in spring of 2021, have been exploring and learning about 4-H and its various projects. The 2021 Youth Project Expo is an introduction to exhibiting in a Fair setting with face-to-face judging and will prepare […]
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The Forest County Community 4-H Club is hosting a Project Expo on Saturday, September 4th at the Wabeno Firefighter grounds. All Forest County 4-H members are invited to participate! (To enroll your youth in Forest County 4-H please follow these instructions: Enroll online) Projects must be chosen and selected by August 7, 2021. Participants may […]
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Forest County youth now have the chance to join other county youth in learning hands-on leadership skills that will help them become successful adults. Through a county leadership program titled “Discovering Leadership Forest County” youth have a chance to explore their community, learn about its history, visit local businesses, attend civic meetings, and meet other youth […]
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