Local leaders Bill Brown and Dr. Bobby Leon Damron spent their lives and professional careers investing in youth and their local communities. A new endowment established with the University of Florida honors their legacies of service to youth. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
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In 4-H, all of our programs should be guided by the Experiential Learning Model. This model of learning allows youth to have an experience and follow up with how the experience can help them in the future. The model is broken down into five ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
For the second year, basic survival skills were taught at the beautiful Poe Springs County Park. Students discussed treating hypothermia, heat exhaustion/stroke, cuts, burns, venomous snake bites and broken bones. The students also got to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Forests,
What is “STEAM”? Science, technology, engineering, agriculture (or art!), and math! It is important that youth have opportunities to engage in these fields, as they instill critical thinking, curiosity, global engagement, and the confidence ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching