Delta County 4-H

06/02/2026

looking for empty toilet paper rolls for summer day camp next week- please contact me if you have stash.
Dave 906-241-2646 [email protected]

06/01/2026

There are a few more camper spots in the girls cabins available for U.P. 4-H Camp!!!
Full scholarships available through the Youth Assistance Program and Tractor Supply- contact 4-H staff Dave Radloff (906-241-2646) [email protected]

06/01/2026

The Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase https://www.michiganstatefairllc.com/ returns in 2026-providing youth across the state with an exciting opportunity to showcase their skills, creativity and hard work!
• Registration Opens: May 15, 2026
• Registration Deadline: August 7, 2026
• Scholarship Application Deadline: August 10, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EST)
• Results Announced: September 3, 2026
• Scholarship Ceremony: September 7, 2026 (Novi, Mich. at Vibe Showplace at Michigan State Fair, face-to-face event)
Who Can Participate/Eligibility
• Michigan youth ages 5–19
• 4-H membership is NOT required
• Entries can be from other local or county fairs; entries cannot be duplicated with the face-to-face Michigan State Fair.
Participants can:
• Enter multiple classes
• Submit photos and/or videos of their work
• Receive constructive feedback from evaluators
Classes Include:
• Livestock and animal showmanship
• Still exhibits
• Educational and project-based entries
• And many more!
Cost to Participate
There is no cost to enter, and youth may participate in as many classes as they wish.
You can enter the same project in other local or county fairs.
Results
Project evaluation occurs before the start of the Michigan State Fair so that winners can be announced before and during the Michigan State Fair, in-person event. Participants will receive certificates based on placings. All exhibitors will receive a rating and feedback from a professional judge.
Scholarship Opportunities
https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/scholarship-application
In addition to recognition and feedback, participants may apply for up to $1,000 in post-secondary education scholarships, thanks to the Michigan State Fair Foundation and supported by the Bowman Family.
Registration Link: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23136

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

We invite 4-H volunteers, leaders, and youth ages 8-19 to join 4-H and Inland Seas Education Association for a sailing excursion aboard a tall ship schooner!
Join us on Friday, July 24, from 12:45-4:30pmE join us aboard the schooner, leaving from Escanaba Marina.

Free to 4-H volunteers and members, but you must RSVP ($31.00/person cost generously paid by UP 4-H). If you sign up but can't attend, please let me know ASAP so that we can add someone from the waiting list.

Experience and learn about the Great Lakes while aboard a tall ship schooner. Collect and analyze scientific samples. Raise the sails and steer the ship. Relax and take in the views of Lake Michigan. You will learn about food webs, plankton, fish, watersheds, and more!
Limited number of seats available on the boat, so please sign up early! Must be approved 4-H volunteers or active 4-H members to attend.
Please sign up by July 6th to 4-H Program Coordinator, Anne Kretschmann at [email protected].
Upon arrival, parents or chaperones should walk the 4-H members to the 4-H Program Coordinator.
What to Bring
Participants should bring water & snacks, warm jacket, and rain gear. It may be 20 degrees COLDER on the water! Must wear closed toe shoes, i.e. tennis shoes - NO flip flop sandals permitted. Some scientific equipment is down a ladder (optional). The boat will sail rain or shine.
Find out more about the Inland Seas Education Association schooners: https://schoolship.org/meet-the-fleet/

05/26/2026

Sign up now for the best camping experience of the summer!
Delta 4-H Outdoor Skills Survivor Camp
Noon Monday, July 27th to 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 29th
Twin Springs Group Sites Campground, Rapid River
Ages 10 – 17
$55.00 per youth
Family Rate: $55.00 per person for the first two members
$20.00 for each additional family member
Scholarships available through the Youth Assistance Program. Contact 4-H Staff, Dave Radloff 906-786-3032

Participants in Delta County 4-H Outdoor Skills Survivor Camp live in tents and are randomly divided into teams. Each team will receive training in team building and engage in multiple outdoor and life skills. They will compete in challenges against other teams and score points to become the ultimate 4-H Survivor Team. The purpose of the camp is to gain outdoor living skills, build self-esteem, and make new friends.
Make Checks payable to Delta County 4-H Council
(Please add camper's name in the memo line.)
Mail payment to: Delta County 4-H
2840 College Ave, Escanaba MI 49829
NO REFUNDS

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://bit.ly/4HSurvivor2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2026

FIRST TIME CAMPER CLAUSE
Participants must be capable of spending the night away from home/parents in an outside environment.

After registration, participants will receive directions to the campground and a checklist of items needed for the camp.

05/21/2026

Last Chance to Sign up for a great camp!!
UP. 4-H Camp Registration will be closing soon!
Who: Youth ages 9-13 or going into 4th-8th grades in the fall (on Jan. 1, 2026; counselors ages 14-19)
What: Overnight camp experience with tons of fun activities including: aquatic education, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, canoeing, community service projects, drama skits, nature walks, outdoor field sports recreation, singing, snorkeling, STEAM learning, swimming, team-building exercises, and much more!
When: July 8 - 10, 2026
Where: Clear Lake Education Center, Manistique MI
Cost: $150 from May 1 – May 31.
A $50 deposit is due at time of registration.
Scholarships to cover remaining costs are available from the Youth Assistance Program and Tractor Supply. Contact 4-H Staff (906) 786-3032 to apply!
Payment Instructions: The registration fee is nonrefundable after June 1, 2026
Payments may be made online with a credit or debit card or by check.
If you are paying by check:
make checks payable to MSU. (Please add the camper's name in the memo line.)
Delta MSU Extension
Attn: Dave Radloff
2840 College Ave.
Escanaba, MI 49829
Registration is through 4-H Online: https://v2.4Honline.com
For current members, log in to 4-H Online, scroll below the list of family members, select the UP 4-H Camp 2026 event, and complete your registration.
For those who need to register as a 4-H member, go to 4-H Online and enroll your member (club: ____County - General Experience; project: outdoor recreation). Once a staff member approves the enrollment, you may then register for camp.
We are still looking for overnight adult chaperones- please contact your 4-H staff for details how you can help.
Registration fee for 1 child can be waived for parents who serve as overnight chaperones. See less

05/06/2026

Summer Day Camp Registration is open!!
Join us for an exciting, hand-on camp experience! Campers will explore their creativity through art projects, crafts, and sewing, while also discovering the world of livestock, fishing, and wildlife. Held at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds Red Barn and the DNR Pocket Park. Scholarships are available through the Youth Assistance Program contact Bonifas Arts Center for more information. This camp is proudly offered through a partnership between the Bonifas Arts Center and Delta County 4-H / MSU Extension.

K-2nd grade Explorer Camp: June 9th -12th 12:30-5 PM
3rd- 6th grade Explorer Camp : June 16th-19th 8:30 AM – 3 PM

Register at the link below:
https://htru.io/SZKC

04/25/2026

Make sure you stop at Tractor Supply Company today!
Get some treats!
Meet some animals!!

04/09/2026

Please join Michigan 4-H with our Japanese partner from Western Michigan University, along with two Japanese youth currently in Michigan, for this virtual online learning opportunity to celebrate Children’s Day! You will be learning about the Japanese celebration, food, origami, Japanese language, and more!

registration link: https://forms.gle/c2TtYnuVCoBm2rM1A