Tag: Camp Cherry Lake

The Future of Camp Cherry Lake: Conversations with Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 28, 2025

In March 2025, Wakulla 4-H Podcast episode, Wakulla 4-H members Caden G. And Emily Z. interviewed Dr. Scott Angle about Camp Cherry Lake, one of three 4-H camp properties in Florida. In January 2026, Caden and Emily sat down with Dr. Angle ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Camp, , UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Allison Tant, Camp Cherry Lake, Camping, Legislature, Madison County, Scott Angle, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Workforce Preparation

Historic 4-H Camp Cherry Lake Cabins Available

by Samantha Murray
May 18, 2023

Major facility and infrastructure updates at Camp Cherry Lake are planned for the coming years. These updates will include replacing most of Camp Cherry Lake’s cabins with climate-controlled lodging that is more accessible. One original ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: Advancement, Camp Cherry Lake, News

Making the best better: Florida 4-H upgrades camp experience, increases access

by Samantha Murray
March 3, 2023

As registration for 2023 Florida 4-H summer camp programs is underway, the statewide youth development program is announcing several developments to enhance the camp experience for youth and community members. Florida 4-H operates three camps ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Camp Cloverleaf, Camp Timpoochee, Erin Mugge, News

Florida 4-H takes steps to secure future of 4-H camps

by Samantha Murray
June 2, 2022

With 4-H summer camp season on the horizon, the statewide youth development program is advancing several new initiatives to support long-term sustainability of 4-H camps in Florida. “4-H camping has been around for almost 100 years in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Camp Cloverleaf, Camp Timpoochee

Fresh Facilities

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January 6, 2022

We are grateful for the passionate alumni, friends, volunteers, stakeholders, industry partners and community members who made these new UF/IFAS facilities a reality in 2021: In April, Florida 4-H Camp Cherry Lake celebrated its renovated ... READ MORE

Category: Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: ABE, Alachua County Extension, Austin Cary Forest, BTU, CALS, Camp Cherry Lake, Dormitory, Facilities, Henry Davis, Microbiology, NFREC-SV, Sam Tripson, Sams-LeFils Round Pens, Sawmill, TREC

Cherry Lake Day Camp – Where Learning Meets Fun

by Abbey Tharpe
September 23, 2021

Have you ever walked into somewhere and the smell brought back wonderful memories? For a Taylor County 4-H counselor walking into the dining hall at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake this summer reminded him of lots of great memories of his time at 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Outdoors, Summer, Summer Camp, Youth

First Federal Bank Supports 4-H Camp Cherry Lake

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January 13, 2020

Last month, First Federal Bank and their employees generously donated nearly $5,000 to support pavilion renovations at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison, Florida. Through First Federal Way, an employee payroll deduction program, employees select ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Camp Cherry Lake, First Federal Bank

Camp Cherry Lake

by Genevieve Mendoza
August 10, 2018

Each summer, youth in Levy County pack their bags to spend four days and four nights away from home at Camp Cherry Lake in Madison, Florida. Camp Cherry Lake This year, from June 18 through June 22, 2018 campers had the opportunity to learn ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Levy County Extension

Summer is coming!

by Becky Rucki
March 21, 2018

Summer 4-H Programs Summer is full of discovery in this year's line-up of day camps and residential camping! Our summer programs are open to all youth that meet the age requirements.Please be sure to read the information for each camp as the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events
Tags: #4heverywhere, #madco4h, 2017-2018 4-H Year, 4-H, Camp Cherry Lake, Day Camps, Madison County 4-H, Residential Camp, Youth

10 Reasons Your Child Should Attend 4-H Camp Cherry Lake

by Abbey Tharpe
January 26, 2018

As a parent, have you ever asked the question, "Why should I send my child to 4-H Camp Cherry Lake"? Many parents reply to this question with justifications as to why their child may not be ready by stating, "Will they be safe?" "My child is ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: Camp, Camp Cherry Lake, Cherry Lake, Summer, Summer Camp, Youth

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