Kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like​ S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math)​, Citizenship & Leadership​, and Healthy living.

They can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4‑H experience. Regardless of the project area, all 4‑H programs include mentoring and career readiness as core elements.​

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Project Activities Include:​

• Building, designing, growing, or raising something​

• Researching important topics in science and the community​

• Keeping a record book or portfolio of your project​

• Giving speeches or demonstrations​

• Creating exhibits for the fair​

• Planning and doing service learning projects​

• Taking on leadership roles in 4-H clubs​

• Participating in team-building and recreation with other 4-H members​

4-H is open to all youth, "4-H age" 5-18 that have not yet graduated high school, and is open to all counties in the State of Florida. "4-H age" is determined as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year.

Youth classified as an “exceptional student” and thus determined eligible for a special program by the State Board of Education [Florida Statute 1003.01(3)(a)] shall be eligible to participate in 4-H until the age of 21 years old (National 4-H upper age limit) or completion of high school, whichever comes first.

Youth whose membership age is beyond 18 who have qualified for a National Contest (as a culminating event for their project learning) shall be eligible to participate in the event as long as they qualify as per National Contest policies.

4-H serves youth from all backgrounds and interests through 4-H clubs, short term projects, individual learning and mentoring, camping, and school enrichment.​

Your first step is to find a club that fits your interest and location! Visit the Clubs Tab to view all clubs in Manatee County, their focuses, and if they have space available for new members. 

Some clubs are open to youth ages 5-18, while others cannot accept youth until they are 8 years old. ​ 

Community clubs are open to any youth in the county, but after-school clubs can only accept students that go to that school.​ 

Once you have found a club and reached out to the leader to confirm space, you are then encouraged to enroll your youth(s) on 4-H Online 2.0. A youth isn't considered a bonafide 4-Her until they are enrolled and approved in the system.

4-H Online is the database we use to enroll all youth in Florida 4-H. This database allows you to register youth for a specific county and/or club as well as certain events! Within the program, parents or guardians will have access to health forms, consent forms, and registration processes. 

Have you been in 4-H before? You most likely have an account! Before creating a new account, try using the email typically associated with your 4-H experiences or reach out to the 4-H office so they may do a simple search. 

If you haven't been in 4-H before, you will start the enrollment process as outlined below!

Attached is the Youth Member Enrollment Instructions for 4-H Online 2.0. To access 4-H Online, click here.

If you are new to 4-H Online and are enrolling for the first time, you will select create a new account. 

If you are returning to 4-H, you will use your login and email to sign in and then re-enroll a youth or add a family member on your family profile.

Should you get locked out of your account, please contact the 4-H Office to get your password reset!