4-H Member Competes in State Talent Show

4-H is a youth education program which provides youth ages 5-18 the opportunity to learn life skills while exploring projects such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), leadership, healthy living, and citizenship/leadership. You can become a member of 4-H by joining a Community 4-H Club, participating in a short term Special Interest Program, participating as an independent member or by being part of a 4-H School Enrichment Classroom Project.

4-H Share the Fun is a talent and performing arts program. Share the Fun program gives 4-H youth the opportunity to discover, develop and share their unique gifts and talents with others. Share the Fun, which is part of the 4-H Recreation Program has County, District, and State level competitions. Youth who participate in the program develop leadership skills and confidence while developing their talents and stage presence. Youth may compete in one of five categories: instrumental, vocal, dance, dramatic & novelty and general (two or more categories combined).

Talented 4-H Members

This year Seminole County 4-H had numerous entertaining acts at the county level ranging from stand-up comedy to a martial arts demonstration. Five youth from Seminole County 4-H went on to compete at the District VIII 4-H Share the Fun held this past May in Orange County. Of these acts, Sarah Learned’s vocal performance won her a slot to perform at the state competition in Gainesville, Florida.

Performing at The University of Florida

Seminole County 4-H Member Sarah Learned performs at the State 4-H Share the Fun Competition. UF/IFAS Photo by Camila Guillen

4-H State Share the Fun Competition is held every year at the University of Florida during 4-H University. Earlier this month Sarah performed on stage in front of hundreds of senior level 4-H members, guests, and UF/IFAS faculty. Sarah performed a song titled, “Never Enough” by Loren Allred. Seminole County 4-H is proud of all of our 4-H members’ accomplishments and encourage youth to take advantage of opportunities through 4-H. You can find more information on 4-H Share the Fun at this link: http://florida4h.org/programsandevents_/sharethefun/

For more information on becoming involved in 4-H as member or volunteer please contact Chelsea Woodard at the UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H at cwoodard@seminolecountyfl.gov or khenry@seminolecountyfl.gov

For more information about Seminole County 4-H please visit our website at http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/extension-services/4-h-youth-development/

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Co-written by: Chelsea Woodard and Karen Henry