Youth Open House

The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.

Yes, upon acceptance into a club $20 for the year is due to participate in Florida 4-H. Scholarships are available upon request.

Clubs are the foundation of the 4-H program. A 4-H club is a group of five or more youth guided by two or more adult volunteer leaders. Each club uses a project area, such as STEM, as a vehicle to teach life skills that will help youth succeed in life.

The 4-H emblem represents a standard of quality in youth development, which is experiential in nature, meaning that youth learn through 4-H in a hands-on way. Head - Mental Development, Heart - Emotional Development, Hands – Skills Development, Health - Physical Development.

Florida 4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-18, determined as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year. Florida 4-H serves youth from all backgrounds and interests. It reaches youth through 4-H clubs, school enrichment, and other educational programs.

Age of youth is determined by the age as of September 1st of the 4-H year. Cloverbud: 5-7 years old Junior: 8-10 years old Intermediate: 11-13 years old Senior: 14-18 years old