A Shift to Virtual 4-H Experiences It seems that so much of life has shifted to an online or virtual version of what was once an in-person experience, and 4-H is no exception. When this abrupt shift occurred, Orange County 4-H was headed into ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers
It’s Not Too Soon to Think about 4-H Summer Camp Have you started thinking about summer camps for your school-aged kids? Spring break is around the corner and that is the peak time when camps start recruiting for summer enrollment and families ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Health & Nutrition
4-H Poinsettias make Festive Holiday Décor and Great Gifts Poinsettias are a perfect way to instantly decorate for the holidays and they make excellent gifts for everyone on your list. The Orange County 4-H Program is pre-selling foil-covered ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Currently in Orange County 4-H, our youth participate in a variety of competitive events, such as horse hippology, judging and quiz bowl, livestock and meats judging, horticulture ID, archery and this coming year, sport fishing will be added ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Natural Resources
Everyone wants kids to develop habits that lead to healthy lifestyles. Unfortunately, statistics show the current trend is toward less healthy children. According to the American Academy for Pediatrics, almost one third of school-age children ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Health & Nutrition
On July 31st 2019, Mr. Bobby Beagles will be inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame. Bobby has been very engaged with 4-H, Extension, and FFA. He has been involved with the Orange County 4-H program since 1983, when his daughter joined a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers
Summer Plans for the Kids This is the time of the year when kids dream of summer vacation and fun! Meanwhile, parents are looking for ways to keep their children engaged and minimize screen time. UF/IFAS Orange County 4-H can provide both ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County 4-H is preparing youth to be responsible citizens and productive members of the workforce through livestock projects such as beef, swine, sheep, poultry, cavy and rabbits, which help youth develop knowledge and skills that increase ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers
Citizenship Education for 4-H Youth The 4-H program values a “learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens.” In support of this mission, citizenship education is one ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
In Orange County 4-H, we use advisory committees to advise and support the 4-H Agents. These committees are composed of both adults and youth and have no formal legal responsibility, but instead help Agents with decision-making. This partnership ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers