UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association camp provides children with an opportunity to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. Camp delivers positive impacts for youth. Youth… Read More
Article by Kaydie McCormick, Residential Horticulture Agent & Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator and amazing arthropods identifier at the UF/IFAS Extension in Seminole County. Amazing Arthropods of Florida During July I had a chance to take off my usual… Read More
Everyone wants kids to develop habits that lead to healthy lifestyles. Unfortunately, statistics show the current trend is toward less healthy children. According to the American Academy for Pediatrics, almost one third of school-age children and adolescents in this country are overweight or… Read More
Before I started working at UF/IFAS, I didn’t realize the role Florida 4-H has in the land-grant university. I knew that 4-H existed, but never quite understood why it was affiliated with UF. There are lots of wonderful… Read More
The dog days of summer are here, but 4-H kids and cattle ranchers have to learn to bare the heat to get the job done. As proud new owners of their Ranch in Flagler County, Paul and Deb… Read More
What is Living On My Own? Living On My Own (LOMO) is a hands-on, real-life simulation. In this activity, youth experience their futures in a fun and exciting way. During the program, participants learn how to make healthy… Read More
At Semi-Homemade Cooking Camp the week of June 10-13, 2019. We made friends, memories, and great dishes! Every day we made our breakfast, lunch, and a dessert. We started the week with eggs, bacon in the oven, grits,… Read More
Florida 4-H University is a week-long overnight event for senior 4-H youth (4-H age 14-18) held at the University of Florida. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in educational workshops lead by University of Florida faculty, explore… Read More
Do you love the ocean? Are you between 8 and 12 years old? Then this camp is for you! Learn what is like to be a Marine Scientist with us at the Manatee Marine Explorers Day Camp Students… Read More
I grew up in Kentucky and attended 4-H camp every year from age 8-18. Wanting to be part of the whole camp experience, I became a counselor-in-training when I was eligible and then a full-fledged counselor. Then when… Read More
