Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and statewide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information.

Refer to this link for previous monthly updates: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2025/06/25/sarasota-4-h-county-council-and-club-updates/.

Club Updates

4-H Livestock

We had three meetings so far, did a tour of the farm and at our last meeting we had a lot of kids show up, increased attendance, more than 20. We talked about different projects and showed all of the dates and getting youth to write down their interested projects. There were lots of younger youth!

4-Paws

We held elections in August. At the first club meeting of the new year on Sept 7 and our whole club and one member showed up. The club took a quick preview of the by-laws, we reviewed our account, talked about baskets for auction and a possible project for Satchels. We discussed budgeting and shirts. We discussed goals for community service lead by kids. We have a fundraiser planned for Oct. 25. We made a decision on items for dog shows and events like shirts or bags. (Reported by Andromeda, 5th grade, 10 years old).

Action Clovers 2.0

Is working on STEAM projects. This year they are going to be working on rockets and learning about them and building some. They are also going to be having a woodworking workshop soon.

All Star Lucky Clovers

Started their meeting in August brainstorming what they would like to do this year. Plants and Cooking were on the list and they are looking forward to elections at their next meeting.

Booker Middle School

Opened up their club meetings with some fun ice breakers zip, zap, zop and a fun counting game. The youth are going to be working with plants and a community action project for the environment, using the 4-H CAPE curriculum.

Clogging Clovers

Has changed their meeting date to Fridays at the Extension office and looking to welcome new members. The club will be paying membership fees for its members. They are excited about increasing membership this year.

Foxmill Kids and Colts

Is looking forward to getting started and their volunteers are working on their onboarding items.

Heron Creek Middle School

Is excited about working on STEM, and leadership projects with the youth.

Jr. Cattlemen

Held their first meeting in September, several members weighed in their steer at the Fair and they are excited about supporting members with their large animal projects.

Legacy Clovers

Held their first meeting in September and had a great turnout. Youth and leaders presented all of the different opportunities in 4-H and talked with youth and parents about what projects they may want to do this year.

Mini Hooves

Had their first meeting to welcome parents and youth this newly formed club (reforming after several year hiatus). Youth demonstrated how they show mini horses. There were several mini horses in attendance looking for hugs from all of the youth.

Moo Crew

Is excited about the new year and looking to welcome new members. They are always happy to share and discuss all things Dairy cows. Youth are also involved in leadership, plants and other livestock animals and activities.

Sarasota Academy of the Arts Nature Care Club

Is starting up as their volunteers completed onboarding. They are looking forward to getting youth involved in plants and entering more items to the Fair.

Wranglers

Is getting their club up and running, will be holding elections soon and most of the members will be working with cattle and pigs this year.

Don’t see your club? We want to celebrate your youth’s accomplishments! Send updates to 4-h@scgov.net.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to apply for summer camps. While they are closed now for summer 2025, it’s never too early to be in the know about opportunities for summer 2026. Applications open Nov. 01, and are distributed in a “first-come, first-served” manner. Apply at florida4h.ifas.ufl.edu/camps/4-h-camp-scholarship/.

Locally, our Sarasota County 4-H Foundation provides event scholarships.

Contact 4-h@scgov.net for more information or help with scholarships.

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