May 1, 2014
TO: 4-H YOUTH AND PARENTS
RE: 2014 SUMMER CAMP
Greetings! We are excited to inform you that 2014 Summer Camp will be held Sunday,
June 29 to Thursday, July 3 at Camp Ocala in Altoona, FL. Youth 4-H age 8-13 may attend
as campers, whereas older youth may attend as a Counselor in Training (4-H age 13+) or
Counselor (4-H age 14+)*.
More information at Florida 4H website
A bunch of activities for Homeschooling families in the Seminole County and some of the Orlando and Volusia County areas
Seminole County 4-H / Community Hours
"Our new 4-H member orientation is Tuesday, August 5th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Seminole County Extension Office, 250 West County Home Road, Sanford, FL. 32773.
We will discuss opportunities for membership and clubs we have in the community. The location of the club varies with the projects that your youth are interested in. Currently, we have clubs in Sanford, Casselberry, Oviedo and Geneva working on projects in the areas of livestock, archery, citrus trees, food and nutrition and environmental science."
Year 2013 and previously:
"Youth can choose to learn about a myriad of topics from animal science, computer science, archery, horsemanship, care of livestock, cooking/nutrition, environmental education, consumer education, robotics, photography, sewing and clothing construction.
We currently have horsemanship, livestock, archery, citrus tree and rabbit 4-H clubs that meet in the area.
The club that focuses on community service as their main project is the 4-H Teens in Action Club.
The Seminole County 4-H Teens in Action Club, (T.I.A) is comprised of youth13-18 years who help facilitate educational and hands on activities for our Clover Kids Club participants 5-12 years of age. Teens in Action Club is a great opportunity for teens to gain important leadership skills and earn community service hours for scholarships! T.I.A Club meets once a month from 5:30PM-7:00PM for 4-H Clover Kids Club Meetings and from 7:00PM to 8:00 PM for the planning meeting in the Seminole County Extension Auditorium to discuss upcoming events and plan activities for the Clover Kids Club meeting." Seminole County 4-H
Youth participating in 4-H can use this for community hours.
Florida 4-H Standards of Excellence AwardsA major component of the 4-H program is setting goals and working to achieve the stated goals. Each year Seminole County 4-H encourages individuals and clubs to set yearly goals to coincide with the Standards of Excellence Recognition Program. Through the Stands of Excellence Recognition Program, individuals and clubs are able to set a goal to achieve an achievement level of Emerald, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. These levels are obtained by completing a state wide standard of events and activities. Below you will find information on the state wide standards, as well as definitions of events and activities, and finally age group appropriate applications.
Recognizing Accomplishments - Information about the Standards of Excellence Program as well as requirements for each achievement level.
Definition of Events and Activities - This document will help to explain some of the events and activities that may be required.
ApplicationsClover Buds - 5-7 years of age
Juniors - 8-10 years of age
Intermediates - 11-13 years of age
Seniors - 14-18 years of age
Clubs
Summer Swim Program
•Central Florida’s #1 Summer Swim Program for Ages 5-17.
•Knowledgeable, Caring Coaches
•Fun, Positive Environment for Learning
•One-Hour Practices, 4x per Week
•Choose From Morning or Evening Times
•Swimmers Grouped by Ability Level
•Knowledgeable, Caring Coaches
•Fun, Positive Environment for Learning
•One-Hour Practices, 4x per Week
•Choose From Morning or Evening Times
•Swimmers Grouped by Ability Level
The only requirement is the ability to swim 25 yards in ANY fashion without touching the bottom of the pool. Swimmers will learn the four competitive strokes, as well as racing starts and turns.
Swimmers will have the opportunity to compete in low-key,introductory meets with other swimmers. At the end of the summer, the children have the option of continuing the sport with the outstanding Seminole Aquatics year-round swim team.
There are no attendance requirements. All practices are held at the Dale Aquatic Center, Sanford's beautiful, Olympic-size pool located at 2701 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773.
COST: EIGHT WEEKS FOR ONLY $210 ($10 sibling discount). This includes a team T-shirt, a swim team racing cap, all summer meet fees, and a free summer pool pass for your child.
Lake Forest Program for Lake Forest community residents only, COST: $250.
Lake Forest Program for Lake Forest community residents only, COST: $250.
HOW TO REGISTER: Registration begins April 1 and runs through May 31. Click on the Summer Stingray Registration located on the home page of our web site. Follow the prompts and be sure to fill in all the information. You will be prompted as to which group you want your child(ren) to be in and your online payment will be due at that time.
GROUP PLACEMENT: We have several stingray groupsavailable at different times for Beginners, Intermediates, and Advanced swimmers. All swimmers need to be swim tested prior to registering online. Please stop by the pool any Saturday 9-6 or Sunday 12-6 for a quick assessment by a pool staff member. Swimmers will be assessed per our Group Placement Guidelines on our website. Then, just follow the steps in the online registration to sign your child up at the time slot that works best for you.
PLEASE ACT QUICKLY AS THE GROUPS WILL BE FILLED ON A
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Refund Policy: No pro-rations, $15 charge prior to May 1, $25 charge May 1-June 1,
NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 2
NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 2
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