Historic Camp is a Haven to Youth When Fully Utilized Florida 4-H Camp Cherry Lake sits in the northernmost reaches of Florida, dotted with grand moss-covered trees and overlooking a sweeping waterfront. The camp has been a summer haven ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
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, UF/IFAS Extension
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, UF/IFAS Extension
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
On April 9, Florida 4-H will celebrate the completion of the expansion and renovation of the pavilion at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake, a residential youth camp located in Madison, Florida. This ribbon cutting event will recognize community supporters ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Steve Cooper was only 26 years old when he became director of Camp Cherry Lake, an overnight camp for 4-H youth in northern Florida. Cooper was working at a lumber retailer in the Pensacola area when the then director of 4-H Camp Timpoochee ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, SFYL Hot Topic
Vouchers for a new specialty license plate bearing the iconic 4-H clover will be available for purchase at all county tax collector offices and license plate agencies in Florida starting October 16. The license plate will go into production ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricane Sally damaged several UF/IFAS facilities and research sites in the Florida Panhandle last week. The teaching, research and outreach activities at these locations support the region’s agricultural and natural resources industries, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Crops, Disaster Preparation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Ching-Han "Jean" Huang, 17, a member of Florida 4-H, has won the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Art Contest. The contest asks young artists to show their appreciation for Florida farmers through their original artwork. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, SFYL Hot TopicRead this story in English Por Lourdes Rodriguez, 954-242-8439, rodriguezl@ufl.edu y Samantha Murray, 949-735-1076, grenrosa@ufl.edu La carrera de Sandy Hernández como Voluntario 4-H comenzó con un pequeño gesto de amabilidad hace más ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension