Wisconsin Youth history

1976 – History and Heritage 4-H Projects were very popular with Wisconsin 4-H members and clubs as they joined in the celebrating of America’s Bicentennial.

1980 – The first statewide volunteer leader training workshop for Horse project leaders was held at Upham Woods.

1981 – The Adventures in Dairyland project was introduced for youth interested in learning about dairying without owning an animal.

In 1982, Kids From Wisconsin, Ltd. became an independent, non-profit corporation.

1983 – For the first time in its history, Wisconsin 4-H reached over 100,000 young people: 53,859 in 4-H clubs; 46,772 in short-term special interest programs; and 13,244 in other programs.

1985 – The first annual State 4-H/NJHA Horticulture Day was held at UW-Experimental Farms, Arlington.

1986 – Wisconsin 4-H was awarded a major grant through the National 4-H Council and the W.K. Kellogg Foundations to strengthen volunteerism in the state’s 4-H program.

1989 – The Extension Service celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act.

1993 – At a National 4-H Curriculum Conference, a plan was introduced for integrating the experiential learning cycle into the 4-H Curriculum Handbook.

In 1995, the YCC camps closed their doors.

1996 North Lakeland Elementary School and North Lakeland Discovery Center lease the property from the DNR

“A Look Back” -An overview of Manitowish Waters history from 1600-1999 by Michael Dunn III

2002 – Wisconsin and national youth development “conversations” were held to celebrate the National 4-H Centennial.

2011 – Tamara Koop, retired 4-H Youth Development educator in Waukesha County, inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame.

2013 – Wayne Schroeder, retired 4-H Agent in Richland and Portage Counties, inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame.

2016 – Kathleen Vos, retired 4-H Youth Development Specialist inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame.