Event Information
Date
May 13th, 2026
Time
5:30pm - 7:15pm
Contact
Sara Wells-Tomjanovich
Phone
262-548-7774
All enrolled 4-H members and their parents/guardians/favorite adult (no dropoffs for this event) are invited to Project Night on May 13th!
There is no cost to attend Project Nights, except when noted for individual projects (e.g. start up/kit cost, material to make a quilt, supplies for a jewelry project, or materials you may use outside of this project night).
Waukesha County Expo Center
Forum Building – South Hall
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
Session 1: 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Session 2: 6:30 – 7:15 P.M.
Reminder: You must be enrolled and signed up to participate in Project Night learning sessions! Project leaders may only have enough supplies or seats available for the number of youth that are signed up. If your chosen session is full, you will be contacted by email to select another project.
May 13th Project Night sessions are listed below.
Download the May 13 Project Night flyer
May 13th Project Night Sessions
Camp Counselors & Crafts
During this session, youth will get to know some of the 4-H Camp Counselors who will lead a craft and a song with the youth. Parents are welcome to attend to ask questions or to get to know the counselors too! Session 1 & 2: All ages
Fair Q & A
This is a great time to get your Fair entry questions answered! Fair staff will be available and open for specific project questions. Session 1 & 2: All ages
Jewelry
Youth will be taught how to make their own jewelry or can bring their own materials if they need assistance with a project. Youth in the Advanced session can bring projects they have started or will be able to begin a new one! Session 1: Advanced, 5th grade+, Session 2: Beginner, K-4th grade
STEAM
Youth will be engaged in a fun and exciting STEAM session that will engage them and have them excited for this hands on learning! Session 1 & 2: All ages
Woodworking
Youth will design and use their creativity to participate and race in the Waukesha County 4-H Clover Cup Race. Participants will spend the session racing on the 2-lane track to compete, test their design, and have fun celebrating their design. Please read the rules – but youth (and parents) are welcome to participate with their own derby car design. Session 1 & 2: All ages
Ceramics
This session will help participants finalize their ceramics projects. This is the final in a 3-session ceramics class. Artists must attend BOTH sessions 1 & 2. Session 1 & 2: Grades 6-13, maximum 6 youth.
Horse & Horseless Horse
The project is available for any horse-loving members whether or not they own or have access to a horse. Educational opportunities will be available for any interested youth. Session 1 & 2: All ages
Geocaching
Youth will learn about geocaching and prepare to participate in the Nature Extravaganza event on June 6. Youth should have a phone to download the app & parent support to create an account. Session 1: Beginner, Session 2: Advanced
Quilting
Youth can work on their quilting projects and get ideas, support or guidance to help finish a quilt. Bring your sewing machine and all quilting materials. Session 1 & 2: Any age, but parent support may be needed.
Event Location
Waukesha County Expo Center
Forum Building – South Hall
1000 Northview Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53188