4-H Workshops and Spring Break Camp

Leon County 4-H offers youth the opportunity to participate in educational workshops that aim to promote learning through exploration and research. Youth will be able to explore career opportunities, lead community service activities, and have fun meeting other young people while developing critical life skills.

2023-2024 Workshops

• Watershed Wonders Spring Break Camp

  Event Description: Discover the wonders of our local watershed at our exciting two-day spring break camp! During this camp, youth will learn about the significance of the St. Marks Watershed, exploring its vital role in our environment and the current challenges it faces. Youth will learn how we, as responsible citizens, can contribute to protecting this essential natural resource, all while enjoying an immersive, hands-on experience in the great outdoors that includes kayaking and hiking.

  This workshop offers an ideal blend of fun, learning, and environmental stewardship, inspiring our youth to become stewards of one of Florida's most valuable natural resources.

  Instructor: Valerie Mendez, Leon County 4-H Agent

  Date: March 13-14, 2024

  Time: 9:00AM-4:30PM

  Ages: 13-18

  Price: $40

• Youth Artists' Studio

  Description: 

  This workshop series is a unique platform for young artists to dive deeper into the world of visual arts. Young artists will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate on creative projects, enhancing their skills while exploring different styles and mediums. 

  Instructor:

  Date: TBA

  Time: TBA

   

   

4-H County and State Events

• County Showcase

  Event Description: 4-H County Showcase is an opportunity for 4-H youth to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have mastered as part of their 4-H experience. Youth can share what they have learned through several contests, from public speaking, to demonstrations, visual arts, and theater arts. While fairs offer experiences to exhibit what a young person has grown or created, 4-H County Events is an opportunity for youth to demonstrate what they have learned and accomplished because of their project work.

  Date: TBA (2024)

  Time: TBA

• District Showcase

  Description: Based on the scores given at the Leon County Showcase, youth may have the ability to participate in the district-level competition. Results from this event will determine eligibility to the state-level competition held in Gainesville, Florida every year. 

  Date: TBA

  Time: TBA

  Location: UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office

• State Events

  Click on the links below to learn more about state events in each program area. 

  Civic Engagement: iLead, 4-H University, 4-H Legislature, etc.

  Science: Forest Ecology, Horticulture, Insectathon, Archery, etc.

  Healthy Living: Food Challenge, Tailgate Grilling

  4-H Day at the Capitol