Discovery Day
If you want to learn more about a 4-H project or like to try new things this event is for you!
All K – 5th graders in Clark County schools are invited to attend. Pre-registration is required.
This event is free for all youth!
Discovery Day 2025 will be held December 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Loyal High School.
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. Check-in just inside the main entrance of the Loyal High School
9:20 – 9:30 a.m. Directions for how the day will flow and travel to first session
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Session 1 (45-minute class; includes travel time to next session)
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Session 2 (45-minute class, includes travel time to next session)
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Session 3 (45-minute class)
12:00 p.m. Lunch for all
Available Sessions
Class Name |
Description |
Grade |
Instructor(s) |
Clay Creation/Ceramics |
Explore the world of utilitarian pottery with an intro to hand building! We will learn how to use various handbuilding techniques to create cups, bowls or plates. We will also play with a surface design technique called scraffito, where students will apply colored clay slip and carve a design onto the surface! |
3rd and up |
Gabby G.Sierra B. |
Creative Writing |
In our creative writing class, we turn big ideas into little stories full of adventure, laughter, and imagination! |
3rd and up |
Natalie B. |
Maple Syrup |
Come learn about maple syrup basics and how to tap a maple tree! |
K and up |
The Maple Dude |
No Bake Cookies |
Youth will make chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookeis and learn about best practices for measuring, baking and how no-bake cookies work. ALLERGY *peanuts *oats *milk |
K and Up |
Eliza R. |
Slime |
Come and learn about the physics of glue and water! |
K and Up |
Kristen L. |
Fresh Grain Pancakes |
Youth will explore whole grains like spelt, wheat, kamut, and einkorn by seeing, touching, and grinding them into flour using hand mills, then mixing and cooking pancakes with a variety of toppings. We’ll discuss grain anatomy, storage. ALLERGY ALERT-Grains have gluten but at a low level. Dairy and eggs will be used. We can use coconut milk or Almond milk if needed for special requests, just let us know. |
K and up |
Jennie W.Trasi W. |
Dairy |
Youth will learn about a cows diet, with real life examples. |
K and Up |
Alaina M.Iris V. |
Horse |
Love horses? Come learn all about them in this fun, short class—no real horses needed! We’ll explore different horse breeds, what they eat, how to care for them, and some cool horse facts. You’ll even get to do some fun horse-themed activities and crafts. |
K and Up |
Kessa F. |
Dogs |
Meet Maci and Australian Shepherd. Learn about different heeling games you can play with your dog! |
K and Up |
Marion W. |
Flowers |
This class will help you create a simple floral design and learn little about floriculture (florist industry). |
K and Up |
Linder Family |
To Fill out online Google Form Registration
Searching for volunteers to teach at Discovery Day.
Looking for youth and adult volunteers to help with Discovery Day! Youth 7th grade and up (with a parent) and adults can teach any 4-H project they would like. Sessions that have been taught in past have been painting, card making, cup cake decorating, small animals, and many more.
Volunteer Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11Fcdq61as6OF_ulOPKEK3ZxuFfkR4iF26-LV7fADU70/edit?usp=sharing
Youth that have aged out of Discovery Day
Individuals age 12 and above not necessarily interested in participating in Discovery Day but willing to volunteer; WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU. Please share your information and which class you would like to volunteer in and/or if you would like to be a youth volunteer (they assist in getting younger youth to the proper room and will facilitate activities with younger youth in the gymnasium) with the Extension office either by calling 715-743-5121 or emailing ClarkCounty4H@co.clark.wi.us
Following Discovery Day students will have the opportunity to attend an in person YQCA at 12:45 p.m. (same location) Preregistration is required and must be done online at yqcaprogram.org
