When: Keep an eye out for dates in 2026

4-H Ages: 8-12 (determined by age on September 1 of 2025) 

Where: Emerson Point Preserve

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: TBD

Learn about local environments and ecosystems, make scientific inquiries and observations, participate in hands-on activities in entomology, marine science, wildlife, horticulture, and outdoor survival skills.

When: Keep an eye out for dates in 2026

4-H Ages: 13 -16 (determined by age on September 1 of 2025) 

Where: 4-H Center & field trip locations

Time:  9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: TBD

Explore fields relating to animal and veterinary science and participate in hands-on learning activities. Participants will gain animal handling experience while having the opportunity to visit and explore local farms and animal facilities.

When: Keep an eye out for dates in 2026

4-H Ages: 10-13 (determined by age on September 1 of 2025) 

Where: 4-H Center 

Time:  9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: TBD

Discover a variety of projects that Manatee County 4-H has to offer! Learn from local experts and create projects in a variety of areas, from sewing and cooking to woodworking and electricity.

This camp helps to provide participants with the tools and support needed to complete a project of their choice (covered in camp) for entry into the 4-H Manatee County Fair (January 2026).

Manatee County 4-H will provide transportation to Camp Cloverleaf this week only: Keep an eye out for dates in 2026

4-H Ages: 8-12 (determined by age on September 1 of 2025) 

Learn more about Camp Cloverleaf overnight camp HERE 

Click on this link to be directed to the page for all state events.

Click on the links below for more information on each event:

iLEAD: Intermediate Leadership Conference 

Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) 

4-H Legislature 

4-H University 

Florida 4-H Day at the Capitol 

Record Book Scholarships for 4-H Members

Manatee County 4-H members that complete and submit a record book for the 2023-2024 4-H year will be eligible for two camp or state event scholarships that cover 40% of the camp registration fee (up to a maximum of $190). If you plan to use your record book scholarship to pay for Camp Cloverleaf or one of our 4-H State Events, please select "Pay By Check" when registering for the program in 4-H Online. You will be billed for the remaining portion of the registration fee after your scholarship is applied.

Needs Based Scholarships

Needs based scholarships are also available for youth attending local 4-H Day Camps: Eco Explorers, Animal Science, and Makers Camp. If you would like to apply for one of these scholarships, please contact the 4-H Agent for more information.