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4-H Clubs

4-H Community Clubs

4-H clubs are a great way to get involved in 4-H and have a continuous, well-rounded experience.

  • About 4-H Clubs

    Each club is managed by adult volunteer leaders. These leaders are considered Level 2 volunteers and must undergo background screening in accordance with Florida 4-H policies. Level 2 volunteers will need to regularly enroll in 4-H Online and updated their background screening.

    Although each club has volunteer leaders, the youth members are the ones who really run the show. Club members will elect officers who will then use Parliamentary Procedure to hold their club meetings. 4-H club meetings consist of three parts – business, educational program, and recreation. Typically, club meeting business will include upcoming dates, votes on community service and fundraising projects, and additional topics individualized to each club. The educational program might include a club member teaching other members something about their project. For example, a club member might give a demonstration of how to properly clean a saddle and bridle for their horse project or how to correctly measure dry ingredients for their cooking project. The recreational portion of the meeting will be an activity designed to get all club members involved and having fun together.

    In general, 4-H club members are expected to meet the following standards each year:

    • Complete a 4-H project.
    • Give a club, community, or county 4-H presentation.
    • Participate in a community service event.

    These are minimum expectations.  Each club may have additional requirements.

    When choosing a 4-H club to join, use our Directory to see when and where clubs meet, as well as the primary project focuses of the current club members when making your decision. Keep in mind that club members are not limited to the projects listed on the directory, and a member of any club may choose to participate in any project. Feel free to reach out to multiple club leaders or attend a few different meetings to decide which club to join.

    Once you have decided on a 4-H club, the next step is to enroll in 4-H Online. Alachua County 4-H has a $25 annual membership fee that will also need to be paid in order for youth ages 8-18 to join a club. Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) and adults do not have an annual membership fee.

  • Current Member Resources

    4-H Project Record

    Cloverbud Project Book

    Achievement Application With Details - This document includes help and detailed instructions.

    Achievement Application (fillable) - This document is the fillable cover page only

  • Club Leader Resources

    4-H Club Deposit Form

    4-H Club Expense Form

    Leader Resources Page (password required)

Our 4-H Clubs

Check out our active 4-H Clubs here in Alachua County!

  • Alachua County Teen Leadership Club

    Main Club Projects: Leadership & Citizenship

    This club is open to youth ages 13-18 as of September 1 of the current 4-H year.

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Varies; once a month

    Club Leaders:

  • Alachua Rope & Halter

    Main Club Projects: Livestock

    Meeting Location: Alachua, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Mondays at 7pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Alachua's Young Stockmen's

    Main Club Projects: Livestock

    Meeting Location: Various Farms

    Meeting Day/Time: Saturdays (Times TBA each month)

    Club Leaders:

  • Countryside & Archery

    Main Club Projects: Rabbits; Poultry; Crafts; Archery

    Meeting Location: West Gainesville, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Thursdays at 6pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Gainesville Eco Explorers

    Main Club Projects: Entomology; Horticulture

    Meeting Location: NW Gainesville, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Third Thursdays at 6pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Grow 'em & Show 'em

    Main Club Projects: Livestock

    Meeting Location: High Springs, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Second Fridays at 6:00pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Hawthorne Area

    Main Club Projects: Livestock

    Meeting Location: Hawthorne, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Thursdays at 6:30pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Micanopy Friendship & Cloverbuds

    Main Club Projects: Leadership; Citizenship; Healthy Living; Livestock; Non-Livestock

    This club also has a Cloverbud-focused meeting with projects geared towards this age group.

    Meeting Location: Micanopy, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Mondays at 6:30pm

    Cloverbuds meet at 5:30pm prior to the general membership meeting.

    Club Leaders:

  • Newberry

    Main Club Projects: Livestock

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Third Mondays at 7:00pm

    Club Leaders:

    Meg Elkins homes@megelkinsrealtor.com 

    Jennifer Green swampenglish@gmail.com 

  • Running Club

    Main Club Projects: Health (running and general fitness), Service, Recreation

    Meeting Location: Depot Park in Gainesville, FL and occasionally various parks in surrounding areas

    Meeting Day/Time: Saturday mornings (usually around 7-9 AM) for local events and races

    Club Leaders:

  • Shooting Sports - Shotgun & Rifle

    Main Club Projects: Shotgun and/or Rifle

    Meeting Location: Gator Skeet & Trap (Shotgun) and Shoot GTR (Rifle)

    Meeting Day/Time: Mondays 4pm-6pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Udder Club

    Main Club Projects: Dairy Goats

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Second Mondays at 6:30pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Wild 4-Horses

    Main Club Projects: Horse

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Second Wednesdays at 6pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Windsor Warriors

    Main Club Projects: Non-Livestock, Community Service, Livestock

    Meeting Location: Windsor, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Thursdays at 6:30pm

    Club Leaders:

  • 4-H at First Christian Academy (school-based club)

    Main Club Projects: TBD

    Meeting Location: High Springs, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: School Hours - This is a school-based club for First Christian Academy students

    Club Leaders:

  • 4-H at Queen of Peace Academy (school-based club)

    Main Club Projects: Non-Livestock

    Meeting Location: Queen of Peace Academy

    Meeting Day/Time: School Hours - This is a school-based club for Queen of Peace Academy students

    Club Leaders:

  • Town & Country at Cornerstone Academy (school-based club)

    Main Club Projects: Leadership

    Meeting Location: Gainesville, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: School Hours - This is a school-based club for Cornerstone Academy students

    Club Leaders: