WELCOME
We Are Excited To Have You Join Us This Year!
This Florida 4-H Day at the Capitol site is focused on providing resources for in-person and virtual participants.
Whether you will be in Tallahassee with us or joining from your classroom, club, or council, we hope that you are able to dive into this site to learn about how to engage with your legislators and why your voice is a critical piece to our democracy.
You can navigate through this site by clicking pictures and titles below or by using the navigation at the top or bottom of the pages.
If you would like basic event information related to getting registered, you can go to FL 4-H Day at the Capitol Webpage (Florida4-H.org).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
All the information you need to be successful can be found in the pages below. If you have questions though and you're not quite sure where to start, consider checking out our FAQ page by clicking on the following link, FL 4-H Day at the Capitol - FAQ.
You'll find questions on this page related to Registration, Travel & Lodging, Attending the Event, and Meeting with Your Legislators.
You will also have two virtual opportunities to connect with Florida 4-H to learn more about the event and how to prepare.
Q+A Session
You can access the recording by clicking on the following link, Recording - Ask 4-H About Day at the Capitol (ufl.zoom.us).
This goes through the basics of the event and helps answer questions related to registration, travel, schedule, meeting with your legislators, and other event logistics. Our goal is to give you as much information as possible to make you comfortable with registering.
Prep Session
You can access at Recording - FL 4-H Day at the Capitol Prep Session (ufl.zoom.us).
This goes through the event's schedule, connecting with your legislators, telling your 4-H story, and 4-H advocacy opportunities.
If you cannot find the answer to your questions on this page, please don't hesitate to contact Derby Sale (schedule, activities) at sderby.sale@ufl.edu or Courtney Quirie (registration, buses, lunch) at courtney.quirie@ufl.edu.
If you're not sure what type of question you have, send to one or both of us and we'll get you the information you need.
PREPARING FOR BEING IN TALLAHASSEE
*IN-PERSON*
There are lots of things to consider when preparing for Florida 4-H Day at the Capitol. Take a look at this page to help make it manageable and personalized to your delegation's needs.
*IN-PERSON*
Endless possibilities await you in Tallahassee! We hope that you can plan a fun filled day that leaves your delegation energized and inspired to bring back what they experience to your counties.
CONNECTING WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS
*IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL*
Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to identify your elected officials and set up a meeting with them.
*IN-PERSON*
Explore the Capitol to take pictures and answer questions in this fun-filled scavenger hunt. This is something that you can do as you're going from place to place around the Capitol.
EXPLORING YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
*IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL*
Here you will find a curated list of three (3) potential activities taken from our 4-H Citizenship Project. These can be done on your own or with your club, council, or classroom.
*VIRTUAL*
Do you have what it takes to face this trivia challenge? See how many points you can rack up and take to social media to brag about your success!
*VIRTUAL*
We have a curated list of virtual capitol tours that you can do on your own or in your club, council, or classroom.
*VIRTUAL*
Each learning opportunity on this site will correlate with Florida's standards of learning. If you are classroom looking to participate, please reach out to your local UF/IFAS Extension Office or FAMU Extension Office to find out more!
Share Your Day at the Capitol Experience on Social Media!
We want to see how you are experiencing this year's Day at the Capitol! Find a way to take a picture or screenshot of whatever you are doing and post it to any social media site. Make sure to use #Florida4H #FL4HDATC #4HtoTally.