Tag: Camp Cherry Lake

Media Alert: Camp Cherry Lake groundbreaking celebration marks next chapter for Florida 4-H

by Jamie Groh
July 28, 2026

What: Campers, alumni, families, community members and supporters are invited to join Florida 4-H and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) at Camp Cherry Lake for a ceremonial groundbreaking celebration ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, Events
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Camps, Camp Cherry Lake, Camp Improvements, Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Featured, Florida 4-H, Florida Communities, Florida Youth, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Leadership Development, Madison Florida, Outdoor Education, Positive Youth Development, Summer Camp Programs, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth Development, Youth Leadership

Beyond Ready for Civic Life: A Conversation About Leadership with Representative Allison Tant

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 17, 2026

How hands-on podcasting, service, and civic learning help Future Leaders of Wakulla grow confidence, communication skills, and community impact A Conversation That Goes Beyond the Microphone Episode 21 of the Wakulla 4-H Podcast is more than ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Citizenship, Civic Engagement, Communication, Leadership, Podcasting

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

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