Does 4-H have summer camps?
Yes, we have a week long residential camp held at 4-H Camp Ocala in the Ocala National Forest. The campers leave Monday morning from the Pinellas County Extension aboard a charter bus and return Friday afternoon. We are on a rotating schedule with other counties for camp weeks during June and Ju ...
- What is the mission of 4-H?
The 4-H mission is to empower youth to reach their fullest potential working and learning in partnership with adults. The Pinellas County 4-H Youth Development program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, ca ...
- Why are there age divisions in 4-H?
The age regulations in 4-H are designed to give the youth involved in 4-H events and activities the optimum experience in their respective programs. It is important to be aware of the various age requirements for participation in each event and activity. The age divisions for Florida 4-H are: Cl ...
- Who “runs” the 4-H program?
Volunteers are the key to providing 4-H programs for youth. Capable, interested adult volunteers are always needed to help lead and assist with 4-H activities. Orientation and training is provided, so no previous experience is necessary. Pinellas County 4-H volunteers are supported by a professi ...
- Where does 4-H get its funding?
Florida Extension, of which 4-H is a part, receives funds from a cooperative partnership of three levels of government: federal (via the Science and Education Administration of the US Department of Agriculture), state (via the University of Florida), and county (through the county Board of Commi ...
- Where are 4-H programs conducted?
4-H programs are conducted in 3150 counties in the United States, and also in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and The Virgin Islands. In addition, more than 80 countries around the world have youth programs similar to 4-H, with an overall enrollment of about 10 million young people. ...
- Does 4-H have an after school program?
4-H has partnered with the YMCA of the Suncoast and several other afterschool programs to deliver an after school program. At selected sites youth ages 5-12 can enroll in clubs. The clubs are 4-H Walk on the Wet Side Marine Club, 4-H Earth Explorers Club, and 4-H Kids Cooking Club and 4-H Discov ...
- When does the 4-H year begin?
The 4-H year runs from September 1st through August 31st. New enrollments are accepted throughout the year.
- What is the Ochs 4-H Educational Center?
The 4-H Ochs Educational Center is a 10 acre plot of land donated by Chester Ochs (pronounced oaks). Here youth from around Pinellas County can participate in hands-on learning experiences about the conservation of natural resources. There are three areas in which these experiences take place. ...
- What is the 4-H motto?
The 4-H motto is "To Make the Best Better.". Each day 4-H members strive to make their project or activity the best they can do.
- What is a 4-H club?
4-H club is a group of five or more youngsters, from two or more families, guided by one or more adult volunteer leaders. A club can be any size—from a small group of kids from one neighborhood to a larger club consisting of youth from all over the county. They can choose to be a project ...
- What do the four ‘H’s on the 4-H emblem stand for?
The 4-H emblem is a green four-leaf clover with a white ‘H’ on each leaflet, symbolizing Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The 4-H emblem was protected by an Act of Congress in 1924.
- Is there a 4-H uniform?
There is no official uniform for 4-H. However, some clubs do choose to purchase matching t-shirts, polos, or jackets. In addition, when competing in events it is never wrong to wear your 4-H t-shirt or one of the 4-H colors; green and white.
- How is 4-H different from the Scouts?
Although both organizations strive to teach youth life skills and good citizenship, they go about it in different ways. 4-H uses youth/adult partnerships to lead their program, where the Scouts are led by an adult. 4-H allows the youth to select one topic and become an expert on that topic. Th ...
- How did 4-H originate?
4-H clubs were first known as corn clubs for boys and canning clubs for girls, organized early in the last century by public school educators who wanted to broaden the knowledge and experience of their students. 4-H in Florida began in 1909 in several counties in north Florida. 4-H became an off ...
- What are my responsibilities as a 4-H parent?
As a 4-H parent we expect you to be available to bring your child to club meetings and other 4-H activities. We also want you to be your child’s project helper by assisting when necessary. Proud parents participate, so please let your club leader know you are available to assist. Finally, ...
- I can not afford the $15 membership fee for my child. Are there scholarships available?
4-H as an organization does not want to deny youth access to our program due to an inability to pay. We have several enrollment scholarships available generously donated by the Pinellas County 4-H Foundation. Contact the 4-H office 4h@pinellascounty.org for more information.
- Is 4-H just for girls?
No, 4-H is open to all youth ages 5 – 18. In fact with over 8000 members in 4-H Clubs, and 4-HAfterschool almost half are boys.
- What is 4-H?
4-H is an informal, practical educational program for youth. 4-H is a community of young people learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida IFAS. The goal of 4-H is to develop life ...
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