Start the Discussion Summer vacation schedules may mean some parents or grandparents are finding themselves with a decision to make about youth staying home alone. UW-Extension offers a video training program for families designed to encourage discussions and planning for stay alone time. Video Series Home Alone Fact Sheets for Parents and Children Is your […]
As part of a local history initiative with Forest County students, community youth educator Michelle Gobert is collaborating with the School District of Laona to teach a Centennial Unit. The lessons will engage students in learning local history while at the same time encouraging students to be active citizens in upcoming centennial celebrations for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Forest County youth ages 6-18 are invited to join the new 4-H Community Club that is currently being organized in Laona. A 4-H Community Club can be any size from a small group of youth from one school district to a larger club consisting of youth from all over the county. 4-H Community Clubs may […]
