Summer Snacking Made Fun: Easy treats for busy kids
From the sand to the ocean, camp to the pool, water parks to the playground - summer usually means high-energy for kids enjoying time off from school. It's a good idea to keep on hand a stash of cooling, nutritious snacks to satisfy ferocious appetites and picky...
Northwest Agents Win National Award Thanks to Volunteers
The National Association of Extension 4-H Agents has awarded the 4-H agents in the Northwest Extension District of Florida their national award for Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism. This award is given to the agent or group of agents who show(s) an unequaled dedication...
How Volunteer Leaders Can Promote 4-H Camp Involvement
One word: Incentives Youth enjoy 4-H summer camp because it provides a welcoming environment where they can learn and grow. They get to make new friends and participate in activities like, archery, swimming, canoeing, rocketry, kayaking, arts and crafts, and more. ...
Grow a Grass Handprint
It’s summer time finally, and our kids are glad to be out of school, but it won’t be long before they are bored and itching for some fun. I’ve put together a boredom buster that you can use at home, in 4-H club meetings, 4-H school enrichment programs, or in 4-H day...
New Ways to Receive News From Volunteering in the Panhandle
The team of 4-H Extension Agents in the Northwest District of Florida are very excited to be launching our Volunteering in the Panhandle Facebook page and Twitter feed. Please like us, follow us, or check in every so often. We will still be publishing the...
The Scoop on Poultry Projects
There's a home agricultural movement sweeping the United States. Raising chickens in the backyard, not only in rural settings but also urban and suburban areas, is quickly gaining in popularity. Chickens are very social animals and provide not only enjoyment, but...
What is Gained through Sewing?
In today's world, sewing is no longer a necessity as it was in our mothers' and grandmothers' day. Most women of that era knew how to sew and could clothe their families by using their sewing skills. Now, sewing can be expensive, so why should children be...
Teens – Whatcha Gonna Do This Summer?
Summer – no school, lots of time – what’s a teen 4-Her going to do? Many teens will be searching for jobs. Some will be looking for summer employment to pay for 4-H events, or earn extra spending money, or save for a car, clothes or college. But will they find a...
Pledge Your Hands to Service Learning
April kicks off the global month of service. If you are responsible for guiding and organizing service learning projects for your 4-H Club (or any other organization), follow this five step process to ensure a successful, enriching experience for all involved: 1....
Avoid the Dreaded “Volunteer Burnout”
Spring and summer seasons can seem like a busier time than normal for 4-H volunteers. Between 4-H/Tropicana, shooting sports matches, volunteer trainings and upcoming summer day camps, 4-H becomes a world of its own with wonderful youth development opportunities to...