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. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... 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
On the third Tuesday of each month from September through May, 4-Hers from around the county gather for our County Council meeting. Our County Council is a group of 4-Hers representing each of our clubs who gather to discuss upcoming events, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
When most people think of 4-H, they think of our traditional clubs, but did you know 4-H programming is available in the classroom through our school enrichment programs? These programs bring the knowledge of our faculty and volunteers directly ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Information for the 2017-2018 4-H year membership enrollments and fees. 4HOnline enrollments and payments go live for the new 4-H year on August 17, 2017. This system is used to keep track of all youth and volunteers that are involved with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersYou're finally a senior...so what's next? In fall of 2017, the UF IFAS Alachua County Extension and the Alachua County Sheriff Department will come alongside "at-risk" high school seniors at Hawthorne High School and Newberry High School to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
As the summer draws to a close and the new school year begins, that can only mean one thing... the new 4-H year is coming! Did you know that adults play many critical roles in 4-H? These roles apply not only to parents, but to all community ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
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