Carroll County 4-H

06/05/2026

🐮🍀 County Youth Council Barnyard Bash! 🍀🐮

What a fun-filled day at our K-3 Barnyard Bash Workshop hosted by the Carroll County 4-H County Youth Council!

Youth spent the day learning important Farm and ATV Safety lessons through interactive activities and an engaging presentation led by County Youth Council members. Participants also explored the basics of animal care and had the opportunity to meet some special farm friends, including a bottle calf, ducks, a rabbit, and baby goats!

From hands-on learning to up-close animal experiences, it was a great day of building knowledge, confidence, and appreciation for life on the farm.

A big thank you to our County Youth Council members for sharing their leadership, knowledge, and enthusiasm with our young learners!

06/05/2026

Our Discover STEM Summer Day Camp was a blast!🔬🤖🧲

Youth in grades K-3 spent the day exploring the exciting world of STEM through hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Campers experimented with magnets, discovered the science behind bubbles, designed and built their own robots, engineered marble races, and challenged their minds with tangram puzzles.

Throughout the day, youth worked together, asked great questions, tested their ideas, and learned that STEM is all around them. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they explored, created, and had fun!

Thank you to all of our young scientists, engineers, and innovators for making Discover STEM such a great day of learning and discovery! 🌟

Do you know of a K-3rd grader that is interested in this day camp? Sign up for our next one in C**n Rapids on July 30th! Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/261184799225164

06/04/2026

🍬 Candy Company Day Camp! 🍬

We're excited to offer another fun, hands-on summer learning opportunity for youth in grades 4–12!

At Candy Company Day Camp, participants will spend the day learning what it takes to create and sell a candy product. From making candy and learning food safety practices to exploring marketing, packaging, and entrepreneurship, they'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the many steps involved in running a food-based business.

This camp is perfect for youth who enjoy being creative, working with food, learning new skills, or just want to try something different. Along the way, they'll build problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills while having plenty of fun (and yes, making some delicious candy too!).

📅 July 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Carroll Methodist Church
💲 $25 registration fee
👥 Open to youth who have completed 4th–12th grade

Please bring a sack lunch. We'll provide a snack!

Registration and payment are due by July 16, and space is limited.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261184620994160

We can't wait to spend the day learning, creating, and making something sweet together! 🍭🍫

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars!

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Discounted Carroll County Fair Season Pass Wristband Orders for exhibitors & their families are due June 1st! Find the order form below:

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/carroll/files/documents/2026%20Season%20Wristband%20Form.pdf

06/01/2026

Clothing, Communication, and Table Setting Exhibits MUST be entered in Fair Entry by June 1st!

Below is a Fair Entry help sheet.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/carroll/files/documents/Fair%20Entry%20Help%20Sheet%20Instructions_3.pdf

05/29/2026

Meet the Carroll County 4-H County Youth Council!🍀

Our next member spotlight is Maggie Haberl! Maggie is a 9th grader and a member of the Carroll Clovers 4-H Club. She serves as our Marketing and Media Officer (shoutout to Maggie for collecting the information for these posts!). Maggie is most excited to help with the Clover Kids Barnyard Bash Workshop happening soon!

Keep up the great work Maggie!💚

05/29/2026

The June 4-H Newsletter is now available on our website!
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/carroll/newsletter/4-h-newsletter-1

Check it out for important fair information & more!

05/28/2026

🌟 We’re looking for volunteers to help with the Carroll County Clover Kids program! 🌟

Clover Kids is a fun, hands-on program for youth in grades 1–3 that meets just once a month for 1.5 hours. Volunteers lead engaging educational activities and lessons with the kids — and the best part is that everything is already prepared for you! 🍀

Each month, volunteers simply pick up a tote with all lesson plans and materials included, then guide the activity with the group. Topics can include STEM, crafts, cooking, healthy living, and more!

This is a great opportunity to make a difference, build connections, and have fun with local youth.

Interested in volunteering or learning more? Email [email protected] or call our office at 712-792-2364! 💚