Event Information
Date
October 14th, 2026
Time
5:30pm - 7:15pm
Contact
Sara Wells-Tomjanovich
Phone
262-548-7774
4-H Project Nights are designed to provide opportunities for 4-H youth to explore their “sparks” (interests). They are held multiple times each fall and spring. Sessions are available for K-13th grade, and all approved 4-H members and their parents/guardians/favorite adults (no drop-offs for this event) are invited to Project Nights.
During Project Nights, several sessions with a variety of topics happen concurrently during two sessions, and youth choose where to participate. There is no cost to attend Project Nights, except when noted for individual projects.
Waukesha County Expo Center
Forum Building – North Hall
1000 Northview Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
Session 1: 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Session 2: 6:30 – 7:15 P.M.
Reminders: You must an approved 4-H member to attend Project Nights, and you must sign up to indicate the sessions you’ll be attending. Parent support may be needed for any session, and it is mandatory when listed.
Project Night Sessions:
Choose up to one activity per session below. If a session you have chosen is full, you will be contacted by email to select another project.
Camp Lanyards
Use your creativity as you learn how to make a camp lanyard using colorful plastic lacing. Ages: 3rd grade+ only
Clogging (session 1 only)
Learn 5 to 6 simple clogging steps and put them together into a fun dance. No previous dance experience necessary. Ages: All ages
Flower Crafts
Learn about what makes a good flower arrangement, and then create your own fall flower arrangement to take home. Ages: All ages, but Cloverbuds (K-2 grade) must have adult support.
Photography
Join Troy Freund, of Mike Crivello’s Cameras, to learn more about professional portrait photography. Photographers of all experience levels are welcome! Youth need to have access to a CHARGED camera or phone. Ages: Session 1: 6 grade+; Session 2: K-5 grade (youth may need adult support).
Woodworking
This woodworking session is a Community Service Project. Learn all the steps to make, build & finalize Squirrel Boxes which will be donated to a local wildlife rehab center. Ages: All ages, but Cloverbuds (K-2nd grade) must have parent support.
Yarn Pumpkins
Learn how to craft their own glowing yarn pumpkin in time for Fall. This project may require a final step of drying and finishing at home. Ages: All ages, but Cloverbuds (K-2 grade) may need adult support.