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Counter the Summer Slide with 4-H Resources


May 30, 2024

The summer school break has begun, and most students are happy to stop thinking about learning and focus on fun instead. The debate may be ongoing regarding summer academic loss but most educators agree that engaging kids in hands-on activities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

4-H Makes Learning Fun – and Effective


August 29, 2023

Learn by doing The 4-H slogan is “learn by doing.”  Experiential learning is integral to 4-H project work and related educational programs (Diem and Levings, 2022). Not surprisingly, actively engaging youth participants in their own learning ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Events
Tags: #Learn_by_Doing, #Make_Learning_Fun, #OC4H, 4-H Events, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth
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2023 District VIII 4-H Citrus Show and Auction


April 18, 2023

4-H Citrus Show at Sunsational Farms On Saturday, April 22nd the 4-H program hosted the 2023 citrus tree show and auction at Sunsational Farms in Umatilla.  Youth from Lake, Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties participated in the event.  ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H Events, Citrus, Fruits And Vegetables, Horticulture, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

4-H Positive Youth Development: A Proven Formula for Youth Success


July 8, 2022

Looking for an opportunity for your children to get involved in activities where they can have fun while learning, making friends, and developing valuable life skills? How about one where all kids from kindergarten through high school are welcome? ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Life Skills, Orange County, Youth

4-H Supports Future Leaders


April 28, 2022

Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program Those of us who work with children are privileged to have a “sneak preview” of future leaders in development. This past week, I was able to glimpse a sample of these future leaders as Orange County 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events
Tags: #Communication Skills, #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Future Leaders, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Orange County, Public Speaking, Youth

Orange County 4-H Summer Day Camps


March 30, 2022

With spring break behind us, it won’t be long until school is out, and parents are looking for quality activities for their children. The Orange County 4-H Program is offering several day camp opportunities this summer that can keep kids learning ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Healthy Living, Life Skills, Ocextension, Water Conservation, Youth

Public Speaking: Getting beyond the fear through the three P’s


January 21, 2022

A Common Fear We have all heard the statistics regarding the fear of public speaking. Surveys typically indicate that between 72-75% of the population fears public speaking. While there are a lucky few that do not experience the anxiety associated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events
Tags: #OC4H, 4-H, 4-H Events, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Public Speaking, Youth