Clare County 4-H Program

08/26/2026

Fall is a great time to learn, connect, and grow as a 4-H volunteer! Join us for a Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar in 2026! Whether you're new to volunteering or have years of experience, these webinars offer practical tips and fresh ideas to help you make an even greater impact. View topics and register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series. We look forward to learning with you online!

08/25/2026

🌟 Ready to Take Your 4-H Leadership to the Next Level?

Applications are now open for the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council (SYLC), Michigan 4-H's highest youth leadership opportunity for young people ages 15-19!
As a SYLC member, you'll represent Michigan 4-H across the state, promote 4-H through local and statewide activities, and help shape the future of 4-H programs by sharing youth perspectives and ideas.

✅ Build skills in public speaking, advocacy, communication, and leadership
✅ Connect with 4-H youth from across Michigan
✅ Expand your knowledge beyond your county's programs
✅ Make a difference in the Michigan 4-H community

If you're passionate about leadership, service, and helping others grow through 4-H, consider applying today!

Click here for a SYLC application - https://forms.gle/eVcKTTJEzwc29jxdA (Applications are due September 4, 2026)

Click here to learn more about SYLC - https://www.canr.msu.edu/sylc/index

08/20/2026

🐰🐔🐐🐑🐷🥛 The Clare County 4-H Cloverbud Show Was a Barnyard Blast! 🥛🐷🐑🐐🐔🐰

Ten enthusiastic Cloverbuds took center stage at this year's Cloverbud Show, showing off everything from chickens and rabbits to goats, sheep, swine, and dairy cattle. Thankfully, we had eight amazing teen judges ready for the challenge!

Unlike the "big kid" shows, our Cloverbud Show is all about learning, confidence, and fun. Each Cloverbud received one-on-one attention from the judges, who asked questions, shared encouragement, and made every young exhibitor feel like a champion.

Every Cloverbud went home with ribbons, prizes, and a trophy, but more importantly, they left with smiles, new experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime. A huge thank you to our teen judges for making the day so special and helping our youngest 4-H members shine!

💚 The future of 4-H is looking bright... and apparently it's covered in feathers, fur, and a little bit of livestock slobber! 💚

08/19/2026

Registration closes September 7 for the Fall 2026 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop in Lenox! Join us for 2 days of classes at the Huron Pointe Sportsmen's Association. Classes will focus on everything you need to know to teach Shooting Sports fundamentals as part of a 4-H Youth Development Program. Follow this link to learn more and register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2026FallWorkshop/

08/19/2026

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Congratulations Sr. Ranch Pleasure Grand Champion: Zoie Z. of Van Buren County.
Reserve Champion: Sarah M. from Gratiot County.
Top 5: Madelyn G. of Cass County
Brooklyn M. of Clare County
Olivia V. from Ottawa County

08/19/2026

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Congratulations Senior Reining Ranch Grand Champion: Brooklyn Z. from Clare County.
Reserve Champion: Madelyn G. from Cass County.
Top 5:
Adam W. from Grand Traverse County
Kassidy V. from Allegan County
Joshua H. from Ingham County

08/17/2026

It's almost time for the 2026 Michigan State 4-H Dog Show!
Registration is open NOW!! See the below link for registration. All 4-H Youth age 5-19 as of January 1st, 2027 are eligible for this year's show. The show catalog can be found through the registration link.

REMINDER: All Counties must provide a volunteer for every 3 youth, including counties sending only one youth. Counties who do not meet their volunteer quota will not be eligible to send youth to the state show. We rely on your help to keep things running smoothly! No experience required, must be a Gold or Silver volunteer.
To register as a volunteer, youth, or sponsor please see: https://events.anr.msu.edu/26StateDogShow/
If you have questions, please contact Kat VanDouser at [email protected].

08/14/2026

There will be no Kayaking August 18, but we have added Sunday August 30.

08/13/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our GooseChase Winners! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our GooseChase challenge! We loved seeing your creativity, enthusiasm, and community spirit throughout the activity.

🏆 1st Place: Bunnies
🥈 2nd Place: Cook/Dunkle
🥉 3rd Place: Welch

Your teamwork, participation, and willingness to take on the missions made this challenge a great success!

Thank you to all who joined in the fun. We hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed seeing your submissions. Keep an eye out for more exciting 4-H activities and opportunities in the future!

👏 Please help us congratulate our winners in the comments below!

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08/12/2026

🐴🔥 4-H’ERS… ARE YOU READY TO GO GOOSECHASE?! 🦆🎯

Think you know horses?
Think you’ve got what it takes to rack up the points?
Think you can beat your friends?! 👀🏆

The 2026 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show GooseChase is ON! 🎉

📅 August 13–23, 2026

Get ready to:
🐎 Test your horse knowledge
📸 Take fun photos & videos
💰 Put your money-management skills to work
🤝 Meet new people
💪 Show off your leadership & sportsmanship
🎯 Complete challenges and EARN POINTS!

🏆 And YES… there are PRIZES!

Thanks to our sponsor, MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)! 💚

You don’t have to be the best rider. You don’t have to know everything. You just have to be ready to PLAY, LEARN, COMPETE & HAVE FUN!

📲 SCAN THE QR CODE & JOIN THE CHASE!
Or click the link:
Join the GooseChase

🔥 The missions are waiting. The points are up for grabs. The question is…

🦆🐴 ARE YOU READY TO CHASE?! 🐴🦆