4-H FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

• What is 4-H?

  4-H is open to youth ages 5-18 years of age. Youth develop their skills and talents by participating in club activities, projects, events, and much more throughout the 4-H year. You can participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after school programs, camps, and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Florida has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.

  IN WHAT WAYS DO CLUBS ENGAGE?

  Clubs usually engage in project work, business meetings, volunteering, and special interest programs, as well as educational, recreational and social activities. Each club schedules programs and activities based on interests and availability, and also engage in county or district level activities.

  WHERE DO CLUBS MEET?

  This depends on the group. School clubs meet monthly for 30 minutes to one hour during the school year. Community clubs, special interest groups, and after school programs meet for an hour or two after school, in the evening or on a Saturday. Some clubs meet once a week, others once or twice a month. It is important to have a regular meeting time; one that members and their families can remember.

  WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN JOINING A CLUB?

  Osceola County has over 20 clubs currently spread out around the county, so families may have several nearby to choose from. The family may also choose a club based on membership (e.g. age of members) and project area, depending on how well they align with the family and the youth's interests. It is also important to consider a club's meeting location and schedule. A list of current clubs are available from our office, and we do our best to match a family with a club that meets their needs and interests.

• How to Enroll/Re-Enroll in 4-H

  Steps for a successful 4-H Enrollment:

  1: Contact, via email, the 4-H Club Leader to ask about club availability,
      planned projects, meeting dates, times, and location.

  2: Youth ages 8-18, as of September 1, 2024:
      complete the online enrollment at 4-H Online, which includes the $25
      membership fee payment. Please note, membership is not fully active
      until the fee is received. (Payment can be paid via check or money order
      using Youth Member 4-H Payment Form.)

  3: Youth ages 5-7, as of September 1, 2024:
      complete the online enrollment at 4-H Online.
      Register for the event: Osceola County 4-H CloverBud Registration, which
      includes the $15 membership fee payment. Please note, membership is
      not fully active until the fee is received. (Payment can be paid via check
      or money order using CloverBud 4-H Payment Form.)

  4: Attend club meetings, meet new friends, and learn new things!

• Current Member Resources

  OSCEOLA COUNTY 4-H PROJECT RESOURCES: 4-H Projects: FAQs
  

  2024-2025 List of Project Books - for current 4-H members

  2024-2025 JR-INT-SR Project Report Summary - for current 4-H members ages 8-18

  Cloverbud Project List - for current 4-H members ages 5-7

  2024-2025 Cloverbud Project Report Summary - for current 4-H members ages 5-7

  Florida 4-H Secretary Record Book - for 4-H club secretary

  Florida 4-H Treasurer's Manual - for 4-H club treasurer

  COUNTY, REGION, AND STATE FAIR RESOURCES

  Osceola County Fair: Youth Involvement at the Osceola County Fair

  Central Florida Fair 

  Florida State Fair

  POULTRY RESOURCES

  2024-2025 Poultry Supplement

  BLUEBERRY RESOURCES

  Blueberry Cloverbud Record Book

  Blueberry Record Book

  CITRUS TREE RESOURCES
  

  Citrus Tree Record Book

  Citrus Tree Cloverbud Record Book

  UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center: Production Guide

  Citrus Diseases/Pests/Deficiencies Presentation

  Florida Citrus Activity Book

  Citrus Diseases and Pests Study Guide

  Citrus ID Guide - Citrus Greening

  Citrus ID Guide - Fungal Diseases

  Citrus ID Guide - Phytophthora Related Diseases

  FLORIDA 4-H RESOURCES

  Florida 4-H

  Events

  Projects

  4H Online

• 4-H Camps

  Florida’s three UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Camps are open year-round and provide a variety of different ways guests can visit camp. Overnight and day summer camp programs run at all Florida 4-H Camps and are open to all youth, whether they are 4-H members or not. All camps also rent their facilities to 4-H groups and other local and state organizations for meetings, retreats, and field trips. For more information visit: Florida 4-H Camps and use this link  https://florida4h.ifas.ufl.edu/camps/.