"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