4-H in the Panhandle |

Breaking Norms and Building Youth through 4-H Camping

by Jena Gilmore | Jul 12, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, Camp, Citizenship and Leadership

4-H camp week is the sacred week of the summer that many youth look forward to every year. The 4-H residential camping program features a week-long, overnight stay at one of the various 4-H camps in Florida (Timpoochee, Cherry Lake, Cloverleaf) and is generally...

Out of Destruction Comes Something of Beauty

by pmdavis | Jul 5, 2019 | 4-H Club Group Activities, 4-H Science, Healthy Lifestyles, Plant Sciences, Service Learning

In September 2018, Ms. Bettina started the 4-H Garden Club at NSA-PC in Panama City, Florida. She had big plans for the garden and couldn’t wait to get started. These Navy youth, led by a caring adult staff member, started their 4-H journey. Then Hurricane Michael...

Safety First When Enjoying Fireworks in Florida

by aschortinghouse | Jun 27, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, Health and Safety, Healthy Families, Healthy Lifestyles

Sparklers and fireworks have often been a highlight of celebrations throughout the summer months. While enjoying your summer celebrations, it is important to know that Florida has strict firework laws. According to the South Walton Fire District’s July 4th PSA...

Hurricane Season is Blowing In With STEM Day Camp

by Niki Crawson | Jun 21, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, 4-H Science, Camp, Day Camp, Environmental Sciences

Do you enjoy building structures and figuring out problems? If so, the 2019 STEM Day Camp is for you. The day camp theme is Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge. The day camp will be held July 22-24 at the Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn...

NW District 4-H Entomology Camp is Just Around the Corner

by Niki Crawson | Jun 14, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, 4-H Science, Day Camp, General

We’re revving up for the NW 4-H District Exciting World of Insects Day Camp set for July16-18. At this camp, youth from counties across the district will come together to learn everything from what an insect is, to insect parts and orders, and how to collect and pin...

Three Family-Friendly Activities to Prepare for Hurricane Season

by Rachel Pienta | Jun 7, 2019 | Family Communication, General, Health and Safety, Healthy Families, Healthy Lifestyles

For Florida residents, it is not too late to prepare for this year’s hurricane season.

Introducing the 2019 Camp Timpoochee Staff!

by Niki Crawson | May 31, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, Camp, Environmental Sciences

For campers, getting to know their camp staff is beyond just learning names and faces. It is an important aspect of belonging, one of 4-H’s essential elements included in every facet of our program. So, when camp time rolls around each year, Ms. Ariel, our fabulous...

Grilling for Success: The Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest

by bestevez | May 29, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, 4-H Science, Animal Sciences, Food and Nutrition, Health and Safety, Healthy Lifestyles

Imagine the smell of a charcoal grill on a breezy summer day. A neighbor is grilling in their backyard, and you wish you were invited over for dinner. Would it be even better if it was your child or grandchild doing the grilling for you? Fire up Your Grill! 4-H...

Senior Continues to Serve After Graduation

by Prudence Caskey | May 24, 2019 | 4-H Events and Activities, Camp, General, Graduating Senior Spotlight

4-H member continues to serve after graduation.

Graduating Senior Serving Club, Community and Even His Country

by Prudence Caskey | May 22, 2019 | Animal Sciences, Citizenship and Leadership, General, Graduating Senior Spotlight, Service Learning

Learn how one graduating senior has served club, community and now his country…