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a Resource for 4-H families & Stakeholders
4-H is open to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin or gender.
4-H is a year-round program (Sept. 1- Aug 31) and enrollment is always open. Some clubs may have an enrollment cap and will keep a waiting list once the cap is reached. For competition purposes such as state level events, Area/State horse shows, the Florida State Fair, and Florida Strawberry Festival, the 4-H enrollment deadline is December 31st.
Blog - https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsboroughco - Look for ambernorris.
Blog - https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsboroughco - Look for ambernorris.
July 15-17 Food Challenge Kick Off @ Hillsborough Extension Office
July 24 Mandatory Volunteer Training – during the day (choose 1)
July 26 Food Challenge Adult training @ Polk County
July 28-31 4-H University @ UF - ages 14-18
August 1 Application deadline for the State Executive Board
August 2 Back-to-School Bash @ Hillsborough County Fair
August 8 First Career Day Series – GIS - https://CareerDayGeospatial.4honline.com
August 15 Pollinator Census 4:30-5:00 pm @ Extension Office
August 21 Mandatory Volunteer Training – in the evening (choose 1)
August 30 4-H Open House @ Fl. State Fairgrounds
September 2 Virtual Food Challenge Learning Club begins
September 11 Bullfrog Creek – Bingo Night @ Valrico location
September 19 Fishing Club – First Meeting @ Bass Pro
September 24-26 First Executive Board Retreat @ Highlands
October 2 – 5 Rock Eagle Volunteer Conference @ Georgia
Oct. 30 – Nov. 9 Hillsborough County Fair (11-4 Free entry 4-H Day/Round Robin Judging)
November 15 Youth Officer Leadership Retreat 9:00 - 4:30
How to Join 4-H
September 1, 2025- August 30, 2026
Joining 4-H is easy and is limited only by age. Members may be as young as 5 years old or as old as 18 (or until completion of high school, whichever comes first). A member's age is determined by how old he or she will be on Sept. 1, the start of the Sept. 1–Aug. 31 program year.
Additionally, any youth classified as an "exceptional student" by the State Board of Education – per Florida Statute 1003.01(3)(a) – is eligible to participate in 4-H until the age of 21 (the upper age limit for national 4-H) or completion of high school, whichever comes first.
STEPS FOR YOUTH TO GET INVOLVED IN 4-H
1. Check out our Club List to find a club that interests you, and contact club leaders to learn more.
2. When you’ve found a club that’s right for your family, follow the instructions to complete a Florida 4-H Youth Enrollment online at 4-H Online (https://v2.4honline.com/). Families without internet access may enroll at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County office or contact Extension to request paper enrollment forms.
3. Prepare for your first 4-H activity and plan to meet new friends, learn cool things and have fun!
NEED HELP?
Contact Amber Norris at 813-744-5519.
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Dear 4-H Families,
We are planning with optimism and excitement for the 2025-2026 4-H year. With your dedicated 4-H club leaders and volunteers, we are here and available to help every 4-H club grow and succeed moving forward. We will utilize this google site to post important files and keep you updated. We will continue to communicate through our Facebook page and 4honline email reminders that will also be updated here.
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H year will be opening 4honline with the new school year! All youth, ages 5-18 (as of September 1st) will need to enroll to participate in 4-H events. Adults who will be volunteers with the 4-H program will need to enroll to begin the volunteer screening process. If you have been a member in the past, please re-enroll and do not create a new profile. If you are a new to 4-H member, follow the instruction sheet to create a profile. The 4-H youth development program is open to youth ages 5-18 as of 9/1/25 who have not yet graduated high school. We have something for everyone or we will work to create what you need.
Looking toward the new 4-H year!
Hillsborough 4-H
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Let’s celebrate the accomplishments 4-H Youth Winners:
Head: The 4-H Head Award is awarded to a 4-H member who was organized and goal-orientated and employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make wise decisions for the club as whole.
4-H Head to clearer thinking Award goes to Halle Kim.
Heart: The 4-H Heart Award recognizes a 4-H member who demonstrated compassion and concern for others and who developed nurturing relationships with good communication, social, and conflict resolution skills.
4-H Heart to greater loyalty Award goes to Shelby Lawrence.
Hands: The 4-H Hands Award is for a 4-H member who was always helpful and willing to do things without complaining or when others hesitate or refuse. He or she was focused on community service, citizenship, and teamwork.
4-H Hands Award goes to Kailee Roach.
Health: The 4-H Health Award is for a 4-H member who took personal responsibility in maintaining a healthy lifestyle including good nutrition, fitness activities, and safety measures and encouraged others to do the same.
4-H Health to better living Award goes to Amelia Zeleznock.
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The 4-H year introduced new activities to 4-H club life, virtual meetings including educational programs, different recreation opportunities, more opportunity for guest speakers and statewide participation. The success of the 4-H year was only possible with the dedication and support of the many volunteers and leaders who continually provided a safe place for youth to belong, socialize, and learn about their projects and were open to trying new things to keep kids engaged.
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4-H Volunteer of the Year: 4-H clubs also rely on the parents and volunteers to help run club meetings and events. This year’s Volunteer of the Year is Esther Kim, Raise the Bar 4-H.
4-H Leader of the Year: 4-H leaders are key to 4-H as a whole. They spend long hours and countless weekdays and weekends with their 4-H members developing the abilities and life skills of each member in different project areas. This year’s Leader of the Year is Tony Shields, Advantage Academy 4-H Club.
This year we chose to celebrate a Rookie Leader of the Year. This award was presented to Tracey Winters, Ring Raiders 4-H.
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