Teachers & Youth Professionals

Embryology

A month-long program where classrooms can borrow an incubator and curriculum to hatch chicken eggs (provided by us). Students learn about life cycles, basic needs, keeping records, caring for living things, health and safety, and much more.  

Public Speaking Contest

The Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program, powered by FPL helps 4th through 6th-grade students research, write, and deliver a speech on a topic of their choice. Students can participate in a classroom, school, and county-level competitions while practicing their research, writing, and communication skills. A full description of the program and classroom curriculum can be found on the Florida 4-H Public Speaking page.

In 2024, the county finals will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Agricultural Center, on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM. The top two winners of the county finals will have the opportunity to present their speech to the Brevard County, Board of County Commissioners on May 7 at 5:00 PM.

For an enrollment form and more information contact Gus Koerner, email: gkoerner@ufl.edu or call 321-633-1702, Ext. 52320. Individual classroom and teacher coaching is available upon request.

Start a teacher or volunteer-led 4-H club at your school! Clubs can meet before, during, or after school and focus on student interests. 

For more information on any of these programs, contact the Brevard County 4-H Program at (321) 633-1702.