What is STEM education and why is it so valuable? A U.S. Department of Education report states, "If we want a nation where our future leaders, neighbors, and workers can understand and solve some of the complex challenges of today and tomorrow, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Why is teaching youth the proper way to handle firearms so important? Many people believe that 4-H should not have shooting sports programs. Over 1,000 children are killed by guns each year, and many more are injured. If firearms are in the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Why is agricultural education so valuable? AgAmerica Lending, (https://agamerica.com/blog/importance-of-youth-in-agriculture/), commends organizations like FFA and 4-H because they are helping to ensure the future of American agriculture. Through ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp
Why is art education so valuable? Think about it – art provides youth an avenue for creativity and self-expression, helps with motor skill and visual development, aids with focus and concentration, promotes collaboration and teamwork, improves ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Although Glades County was not in the National Hurricane Center cone of uncertainty at the time of this post, it is still hurricane season in South Florida, and preparation is key. Whether you already have your 4-H project animal or plan to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersThis summer, Zyreshia Jackson, a UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student studying family, youth and community sciences, completed an internship at the UF IFAS Bay County Extension Office in Panama City, FL. When she found out ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Freshman, Elizabeth Chmielewiski chose to major in animal sciences as a path to vet school. Now as a senior, she has become involved in clubs, undergraduate research, participates on judging teams, and other industry focused competitions. These ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
As summer comes to a close, St. Johns County 4-H is taking a look back at some of the fun-filled summer day camps that took place. At the end of July, fourteen youth participated in the two-day Animal Science Camp. During this camp, youth learned ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Lifelong friends, learning, and leading are just a few aspects of the University of Florida IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H program. Find out why you(th) should join 4-H! 4-H provides a place for youth to belong. In 4-H youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthSt. Johns County 4-H has offered the Intro to Archery Summer Day Camp since 2013. During the two-day camp (14 hours), youth learn range safety, proper shooting form, have extensive range time, learn about the trajectory of an arrow, and at the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension