4-H Youth Clubs

Leon County 4-H is a fun, hands-on program for kids ages 5 to 18. It helps youth build important life skills in areas like staying healthy, helping their community, and learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

4-H Community Clubs meet regularly during the school year and can gather in many different places. In these clubs, kids work on projects based on what they’re interested in. As a member of Leon County 4-H, your child can also join other exciting programs at the county and state level.

Below is a list of our current clubs. If you’d like your child to join, please contact us at leon4h@ifas.ufl.edu or call (850) 606-5204.

Your child’s age on September 1st of the current year will decide which club they can join.

2025-2026 Community Clubs

Wild About the Woods

Club Name: Wild About Woods (WAW)

Project Area: Forestry

Club Description: The Wild About Woods Club helps youth learn about Florida's forests and natural ecosystems through nature walks and educational activities. Each year, club members can have the option to compete in a wildlife contest at the North Florida Fair in the Fall and at the 4-H State Forest Ecology contest in the Spring.

Youth do not have to compete to join this club. Learn more about the Forest Ecology Contest. Contest run-through will be held on 03/22/24 and the State Forest Ecology Contest will be held 03/29/24.

Meeting Dates: 9/8/2025, 9/22/2025, 10/6/2025, 10/20/2025, 11/3/2025, 11/17/2025, 12/1/2025, 12/15/2025, 1/12/2026, 1/26/2026, 2/9/2026, 2/23/2026, 3/9/2026, 3/23/2026, 4/6/2026, 4/20/2026, 5/4/2026, 5/18/2026 (Learn more here.)

Meeting Times: 6:00PM to 7:30PM (Learn more here.)

Location: UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

Sunday Nature Walks: 10/26/2025, 11/23/2025, 12/7/2025, 1/18/2025, 2/15/2026, 3/29/2026, 4/26/2026, 9/28/2025

Age Range: 8- 18

Teen Council

Club Name: Teen Council

Project Area: Leadership Development

Club Description:

The Teen Council is a leadership group for young people who are active in one or more 4-H clubs. It gives youth a chance to grow their leadership and communication skills, help with community service projects, and take part in planning events for the whole county. Each member brings ideas from their own club to help with group projects and improve current activities.

Teen Council members also get to meet youth from other counties, giving them a chance to learn new things and work together on bigger projects. If you're ready to lead, learn, and make a difference, Teen Council is the place for you!

Meeting Dates: TBA

Meeting Times: TBA

Location: UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

Age Range: 13-18

Science and Technology

Club Name: STEM Club

Project Area: Computer Technology

Club Description: The STEM Club is for young people who are curious about science, technology, engineering, and math. This year, we’re learning about precision agriculture—how technology can help plants grow better, especially in cities.

Youth will explore tools like smart sensors (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data to improve farming. Through fun workshops, group talks, and hands-on projects, we’ll discover how STEM can help make farming more sustainable and improve the way we grow food.

Meeting Dates: 10/4/2025, 10/18/2025, 11/1/2025, 11/15/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00AM to 11:00AM

Location: UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

Age Range: 12-18

Arts & Crafts

Club Name: Arts and Crafts

Project Area: Visual Arts

Club Description: The Arts and Crafts Club allow youth to express their visions through various mediums. Our club encourages artistic expression, fostering an appreciation for the arts while cultivating skills in design, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Club members have the opportunity to display their work in exhibitions like the North Florida Fair.

Meeting Dates: 9/2/2025, 10/7/2025, 11/4/2025, 12/2/2025, 1/6/2026, 2/3/2026, 3/3/2026, 4/7/2026, 5/5/2026

Meeting Times: 6:15PM-7:15PM

Location: UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office

Age Range: 8-12

Capital Cloverbuds

Club Name: Capital Cloverbuds

Project Area: Cloverbuds

Club Description: The Leon County 4-H Cloverbud Club is for our youngest youth, ages 5 to 7. This club helps young people grow by encouraging curiosity, building confidence, and teaching kindness. Each month, members take part in fun, hands-on activities like crafts, exploring nature, and helping their community. It’s a safe and welcoming space where youth make friends, have fun, and learn important life skills. It’s a great way to begin a lifelong journey of learning, leadership, and service.

Meeting Dates: 8/26/2025, 9/30/2025, 10/28/2025, 12/7/2025, 3/31/2026, 4/28/2026, 5/19/2026

Meeting Times: 5:00PM-6:00PM

Location: UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office

Age Range: 5-7

Archery

Club Name: Arrowheads Archery

Project Area: SS-Archery

Club Description: The Archery Club gives young people a chance to learn and practice the sport of archery. Youth build skills like focus, coordination, and aim in a safe and supportive setting. They also learn about safety and good sportsmanship. Along the way, members can join friendly competitions, make new friends, and feel proud of what they achieve.

Meeting Dates: 9/20/2025, 10/11/2025, 11/8/2025, 12/20/2025, 1/17/2026, 2/21/2026, 3/21/2026, 4/18/2026, 5/9/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00AM-12:00PM

Location: North Florida Fairgrounds

Age Range: 8-18

Dairy Goat

Club Name: Get Goating

Project Area: Goat (Dairy)

Club Description: The future of sustainable agriculture rests on the shoulders of our youth. This is why we have partnered with local businesses to bring Leon County youth the opportunity to care and learn about dairy goats. Our Dairy Goat Project strives to expose youth to the benefits of dairy goats by providing livestock education that builds character and life skills. The club will meet at Goat House Farms near the Fort Braden area.

We do not want the ability to own a dairy goat to prohibit any youth from gaining valuable skills, so our 4-H Volunteer has offered youth the option to lease a goat (on farm) for the duration of the program.

Meeting Dates: TBA

Meeting Times: TBA

Location: 17870 Larkin Ct W Tallahassee FL 32310

Age Range: 8-18

Plant ID (Fall)

Club Name: Plant ID SPIN Club

Project Area: Gardening and Plants

Club Description: The Plant ID SPIN Club will introduce youth to plant identification skills and prepare them for the Plant Identification competition held during 4-H Day at the North Florida Fair. This SPIN club provides useful tools for budding naturalists interested in the Florida 4-H Plant ID Contest.

The Plant ID Club will be taught by Mark Tancig, the Commercial/Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

Meeting Dates: 10/30/2025, 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025, 10/23/2026

Meeting Times: 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Location: Leon County Extension Office

Age Range: 8-18

Cooking Club

Club Name: Cooking Club

Project Area: Food & Nutrition

Club Description: Our 4-H Cooking Club is here for a delicious year: running from September through March! Youth participants will embark on a culinary adventure, learning everything from basic knife skills to recreating favorite recipes, all while exploring the importance of healthy eating. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out, this club is the perfect place to stir up your skills and serve up something amazing.

Meeting Dates: 9/2/2025, 10/7/2025, 10/21/2025, 11/4/2025, 11/18/2025, 12/2/2025, 12/16/2025, 1/6/2026, 1/20/2026, 2/3/2026, 2/17/2026, 3/3/2026, 3/17/2026

Meeting Times: 4:00PM-5:30PM (end times vary)

Location: UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

Age Range: 12-18

Insect ID (Fall)

Club Name: Insect ID

Project Area: Entomology

Club Description: Explore the amazing world of insects through hands-on identification activities, field collections, and fun challenges. Learn to recognize common Florida species, understand their role in the environment, and develop skills in observation and classification while earning 4-H project credit.

Meeting Dates: 09/10/25, 09/24/25, 10/08/25, 10/22/25, 11/05/25, 11/19/25, 12/03/25, 10/17/25

Meeting Times: 6PM-7PM

Location: FAMU Campus

Age Range: 5-18; 5-7 year olds need parents/guardians present.

Membership Fee

Florida 4-H membership fees are $20 per child. This fee is for youth ages 8 and older (as of September 1st) and will allow youth to participate in all clubs. Some clubs may have additional fees. Out of the $20 you pay, $10.00 will go directly to Leon County 4-H program. The other $10.00 will go to the state 4-H Program to help improve, update, and modernize state-level events, activities, and competitions for 4-H youth. This money will also help cover the costs of things previously covered by counties such as insurance and transporting youth to regional and state events.

Cloverbuds (youth 4-H ages 5-7) and adults are NOT charged a state fee. Please do not make any payments for cloverbuds or adults at the community club membership fee payment site.

We believe every child deserves to pursue their passions and talents, regardless of their financial situation. Financial assistance is available by contacting Leon County 4-H at leon4h@ifas.ufl.edu or (850) 606-5200.