Event Information
Date
October 21st, 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 Counselor Crafting
Become a Super Camp Counselor with a variety of art supplies and let your creativity shine. Learn what it takes to be a camp counselor from some of our fantastic 2027 4-H Summer Camp counselors. Ages: All ages
Camp Paracord Braiding – Limit 8 youth
Use your creativity while working with paracord to make a bracelet, keychain or design of your own. Ages: 3rd grade+ (youth may need adult support)
Photography Special Project (Session 2 ONLY) – Limit 8 youth
Learn techniques, grow your photography skills, and build your portfolio while sharing your spark for photography, horses, or both! You must have access to a smart phone with the ProCamera or Halide App downloaded (look for free trials). This project will be the start of an opportunity to take photographs of the horses at Life Striders for their business calendar. Ages: 13+
STEM
Session 1: Learn to make DIY glow-in-the-dark & invisible ink. Ages: All ages (youth may need adult support). Session 2: Learn about Aluminum Foil Electroscopes, which are used to measure static. Ages: 12+
Woodworking
Build wooden toolboxes during this month’s woodworking session. Ages: All ages, but Cloverbuds (K-2nd grade) must have adult support.
Wreath Making
Learn to make a Halloween theme rag tie fabric wreath. Ages: All ages, but Cloverbuds (K-2nd grade) must have adult support.
Youth Leadership
Session 1: Lead with your Voice – Join this public speaking workshop to master the confidence, campaign strategies, and learn how to write a persuasive pitch. Session 2: Campaign for yourself, showcase your speech, and learn how to run for an officer position in your 4-H club. (Youth Leadership Group members will vote on their officers during this session.) Ages: All ages