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4-H Programs at a Glance

Our programs in science, healthy living, arts, leadership and citizenship are backed by University researchers, our Vernon County Educator, and a robust community of 4-H volunteers and professionals. Through hands-on learning, kids build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.

4-H Programs that Work

4-H programs are available through local 4-H clubs, 4-H camps and school programs. With the support of adult mentors, youth select from a diverse group of projects that help them learn by doing. 4-H programs are available for youth ages 8-19, with Cloverbud programs for children ages 5 to 7.

4-H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like the arts, science, agriculture and technology in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Regardless of the project area, all 4-H programs include mentoring and career readiness as core elements.

Did you know 4-H youth are…

  • 4x more likely to give back to their communities
  • 2x more likely to make healthier choices
  • 2x more likely to participate in STEM activities
  • 4-H Youth participate in 5M science projects, 2.5M healthy living projects, and 2.5 citizenship project annually.

Ready to join Vernon County 4-H?

Our county prefers a personal approach. Choose a club near you or that fits your preference and reach out to the club leader OR contact our main, county office for advice or directions.

After you have settled on a club, head to our registration website, 4-HOnline and register yourself and your youth. We accept members year round, however our 4-H year begins in October, which is the best time to join. It is a $5 donation for each youth, and if they choose to enroll in the horse or shooting sports project, it is $1 extra. If your family needs financial assistance or cannot make the $5 donation, please contact the main office to have that covered.

To send an email to the club leader, please click on the club name.

Nerison  : Adrian Wruck     |     Liberty Pole Boosters : Renae Diehl     |     Hillsboro Hotshots : Kari Defliger

Country Critters : Jennifer Miller     |    Springville Superstars : Brenda Torgerson     |     Enterprise Eagles : Jessica Jorstad

Lucky Clovers : Julie Falkers    |     Mississippi Steamers : Stephanie Nicklay    |     Davis Diggers  : Tracey Goltz

Seas Branch Smithies : Savannah Steers    |     Riverside Badgers : Rebecca Gehrke   |   ViroquaTeers: Ann Schwert

If you are having difficulty knowing where to begin, starting with a club that meets at a location most convenient to you may be a helpful way to narrow down your choices. Refer to this map to see the approximate region each club meets:

A map of Vernon County that is marked with color-coordinated markers that signify the approximate locations each club holds their meetings.
Country Critters meets near La Farge.
Davis Diggers meets near Viroqua.
Enterprise Eagles meets near Chaseburg.
Hillsboro Hotshots meets west of Hillsboro.
Liberty Pole Boosters meets in Liberty Pole.
Lucky Clovers meets halfway between Viroqua and Genoa.
Mississippi Steamers meets in Genoa.
Nerison meets near Coon Valley.
Riverside Badgers meets in between Viola and Readstown.
Seas Branch Smithies meets near Westby.
Springville Superstars meets between Viroqua and Westby.
ViroquaTeers meets near Viroqua.
Content by Wisconsin 4-H Foundation

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