Discovering 4-H Day Camp | June 20 – 24 | Milton, FL
This day camp is for 4-H youth ages eight to 12 and will be held all week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The youth will participate in varying 4-H projects all week to introduce them to what 4-H is all about and all the opportunities available to them. The week will consist of marine exploration at the beach, entomology and gardening studies in our gardens, forestry and wildlife exploration at lakes and trails around the community, consumer education and health education in the office, and more. Youth are invited to enjoy a week fun of fun and learning with 4-H for $100.
4-H Legislature | June 27 – July 1 | Tallahassee, FL
4-H Legislature is a state 4-H event open to all 4-H seniors ages 13 to 18. This is a week-long overnight camp in Tallahassee, Florida, where 4-H will take over the capitol building and have a mock legislature. The youth will sit in the House and the Senate and act us our congressmen for a whole week lobbying, debating and passing bills. This is a great learning opportunity as well as a fun experience for our youth. The cost is $235 and includes travel. An additional $50 will be needed for lunches during the week.
Life Lessons Day Camp | July 5 – 8 | Milton, FL
Held at the Santa Rosa Extension office, this camp is for 4-H youth ages 12 to 18 and will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The youth will learn everyday life lessons that will enhance their knowledge for events they will be handling on a daily basis, including balancing a check book, checking oil, changing a tire, smart shopping habits, and more. Youth will come out of this camp with improved and new life skills as well as AED, first aid and CPR certification. The cost is $80 for the week.
4-H Summer Camp Timpoochee | July 11 – 15 | Niceville, FL
This is a week-long residential camp for 4-Hers at 4-H Summer Camp Timpoochee in Niceville. The campgrounds are on Choctawhatchee Bay and the facilities include cabins for their stay, a cafeteria, auditorium, and multiple classrooms for camp activities. Activities consist of fishing, archery, outdoor skills, air rifles, marine explorations, science, and plenty of fun games. This is the full summer camp experience. Cost for the week is $230 and includes travel to and from Niceville.
Fit-4-Life/Make a Difference Day Camp | July 18 – 22 | Milton, FL
This week-long day camp will be held at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is offered to 4-H youth ages eight to 12. This camp will encompass a wide variety of healthy activities and choices. In the mornings, youth will serve in the community in public service activities sponsored by SAFER Santa Rosa. As campers hike up trails, take walks, and even swim they will also be putting their hands to work and cleaning up the community while learning to be healthy and active. After lunch the kids will also learn how to keep a healthy diet and plan for the nutrition they need for their activities. Overall, this camp encompasses a model of a healthier lifestyle and shows the youth how to obtain and maintain health.
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4-H is the non-formal educational youth development program of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and the Florida Extension Service. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development program, annually reaching approximately 6.5 million young people, and the only one that is university-based. The purpose of 4-H is to help youth become productive members of society. The educational programs help youth develop inquiring minds, learn practical skills, strengthen decision making abilities, develop youth-adult partnerships, improve communications and interpersonal relationships, and ultimately share their skills and experience in leadership roles. Through hands-on, learn-by-doing activities, youth establish real-life goals and develop important life skills.
