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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, and enroll at 4honline.com!

  • Alachua Rope & Halter

    Currently we only participate in youth fair. Our club meets once a month in High Springs.

    Main Club Projects: Livestock (primarily beef and swine)

    Meeting Location: High Springs, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Thursday at 6:30pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Alachua's Young Stockmen's

    Our 4-H club meets once a month for hands-on learning and activities focused primarily on livestock(cattle, pigs, goats, chickens, and rabbits). Members learn about animal care, management, products, and agriculture through discussions, demonstrations, and practical experiences.

    Main Club Projects: Livestock

    Meeting Location: Various Farms

    Meeting Day/Time: Saturdays 11am-2pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Cuscowilla

    Our planned activities for this year include:

    • October 5th: Fishing
    • November 2nd: Dog Safety
    • December 7th: Public Speaking
    • February 1st: Smoothies
    • March 1st: Community Garden
    • April 5: Swampwalk
    • May 3: End of year pool party

    Main Club Projects: Creative Arts, Environmental Science/Horticulture, Leadership/Citizenship, Non-Livestock, Public Speaking, Shooting Sports (Archery)

    Meeting Location: Micanopy, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Mondays at 6:00pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Grow 'em & Show 'em

    We are a local community based club focusing primarily on livestock and animal projects for the ACYFLS. Under new leadership for the 2026-2027, year we hope to continue growing our club. 

    Main Club Projects: Livestock (primarily beef and swine), General/no specific focus

    Meeting Location: High Springs, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Third Wednesdays at 6:00pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Improv Collabogators

    Improv Collabogators is a group to help kids get comfortable with public speaking and creative expression while working on active listening, adaptive thinking, and collaboration. Participation is open to children ages 5 to 18 years old with an anticipated focus on elementary school.

    Main Club Projects: Creative Arts, Leadership/Citizenship

    Meeting Location: Gainesville, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: Second Mondays at 5:30pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Micanopy Friendship

    Micanopy 4-H emphasizes leadership, citizenship and life skills with a focus on traditional agricultural program areas.

    Main Club Projects: Leadership/Citizenship, Livestock

    Meeting Location: Micanopy, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: First Mondays at 6:00pm

    Club Leaders:

  • Newberry

    Our 4-H club is centered around livestock projects, giving youth hands-on opportunities to raise, care for, train, and show their animals. Through these experiences, members develop responsibility, confidence, teamwork, and valuable life skills while building lasting friendships and a love for agriculture.

    Main Club Projects: Livestock (primarily beef and swine)

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

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

    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

    We offer kids opportunities to learn how to care and show Dairy goats and support those who interest might be smaller livestock like rabbits and chickens

    Main Club Projects: Dairy Goats, Leadership/Citizenship, General/no specific focus

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

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

    Club Leaders:

  • Wild 4-Horses

    Wild for Horses 4-H Club gives youth the opportunity to grow their horsemanship skills, compete in state-level 4-H events, and participate in fun, hands-on educational activities. The club welcomes all youth who love horses, including those who may not have a horse of their own, and encourages members to learn, participate, and build confidence both in and out of the arena.

    Main Club Projects: Horses

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

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

    Club Leaders:

  • Windsor Warriors

    Our club works together to achieve educational projects with collaborative ideas.  Our club members show great comradery when making decisions.

    Main Club Projects: Chickens, Community Service, Creative Arts, Non-Livestock, Rabbits

    Meeting Location: Windsor, FL

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

    Club Leaders:

  • 4-H at Cornerstone Academy (school-based club)

    Our 4-H club gives students the opportunity to learn about the core values and teachings of 4-H while exploring agriculture and its importance in our communities. Through hands-on activities and educational experiences, students develop practical skills, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for agriculture and service.

    Main Club Projects: Environmental Science/Horticulture, Non-Livestock, General/no specific focus

    Meeting Location: Cornerstone Academy

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

    Club Leaders:

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

    Main Club Projects: Horses, Leadership/Citizenship, Livestock (primarily beef and swine), Non-Livestock

    Meeting Location: First Christian Academy

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

    Club Leaders:

  • 4-H at Newberry Community School (school-based club)

    Main Club Projects: TBD

    Meeting Location: Newberry, FL

    Meeting Day/Time: School Hours - This is a school-based club for Newberry Community School 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:

  • 4-H at The Rock School (school-based club)

    Main Club Projects: Creative Arts, Non-Livestock

    Meeting Location: The Rock School

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

    Club Leaders:

  • 4-H at Waymaker Academy (school-based club)

    Waymaker Academy is a homeschool group that meets to complete and take part in 4-H activities including goats, chickens, and pigs. 

    Main Club Projects: Dairy Goats, Environmental Science/Horticulture, General/no specific focus

    Meeting Location: High Springs, FL

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

    Club Leaders: