UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 7: 4-H Youth Development
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s citizens, consumers, parents, and leaders. Florida Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program offers age-appropriate, learn-by- doing educational opportunities that complement K–12 education to develop knowledge, life skills, and leadership abilities in Florida’s youth. These qualities empower youth to positively influence their communities and become contributing members of society.
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4-H Agent Guide for Managing the Approval, Denial, and Releasing of Volunteers in Florida 4-H
4H428/4H428by Andrew Toelle, Heather Kent, and Sophia CooneyApril 13, 2022The purpose of these Volunteer Management Guidelines is to provide Extension faculty assistance with approving, denying, and releasing volunteers. This document contains several example letters that may be used and other useful tools to assist you with this process. It also demonstrates steps in approving, denying, and releasing volunteers. Written by Andrew Toelle, Heather Kent, and Sophia Cooney; 7 pp.
Florida 4-H Camp Counselor Training Guide
4H398/4HLDL21 by Jessica Altum CooperAugust 30, 2019
Strategies to Engage 4-H Parents
4H430/4H430by Julia S. KellyJanuary 31, 2023Parent engagement makes a significant impact on a 4-H club’s success in fostering the development of targeted life skills in youth participants. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program presents 13 concrete strategies for engaging with parents and also addresses some potential challenges with communicating with parents. Written by Julia S. Kelly.
The Extension Services-237: Everything You Need to Know
4H345/4H345 by Matthew Olson and Andrew ToelleApril 25, 2024The Extension Services-237 (ES-237) is a report of University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension that consists of statistics for youth ages 5–18 participating in UF/IFAS Extension youth programs and the volunteers providing service to these programs. Family Nutrition Programs (FNP) are the only youth Extension programs that are exempt from ES-237 reporting. In Florida, an annual ES-237 report is completed for each UF/IFAS Extension County office based off total 4-H enrollments entered into 4-H Online. County reports are compiled into a single state report and submitted to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy
4H444/4H444by Candi Dierenfield, Kathryn Hartman, Janet Waters, Matthew Olson, and Sophia AndrewsOctober 12, 2023Updated UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy
Utilizing Mindfulness as an Evening Reflection at Residential Camp
4H412/4H412 by Heather JanneyMarch 4, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Youth development
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2024 Orange County 4-H Summer Day Camps
Erin ReichelApril 26th, 2024Are you still looking for fun activities for your kids to do over the summer? UF/IFAS Extension Orange County 4-H has solutions for you! Each summer we offer two 5 day long half-day camps for kids ages 8-12, as well as one half-day camp for Cloverbuds, ages 5-7. See below for details about each camp, […]
The Benefits of Teaching Showmanship to Youth
Gus KoernerApril 26th, 2024A common theme or goal of all our 4-H youth development programs is to teach and reinforce skills in public speaking and showmanship. At our local, regional, and state fairs we typically have a showmanship portion where the children get to talk about their project or their animal. In a 4-H poultry show, for example, […]
Collaboration between 4-H Youth Development and City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation
Tracy Akers WilliamsApril 23rd, 2024The collaboration between the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation Division is making a tangible difference in the lives of underserved youth in Duval County. The dedication of individuals like Meredith Smith, the 4-H Program Assistant and Ms. Jackson, the Community Activities Coordinator at the Joe […]
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