Civic and Leadership Development

Leadership Adventure Weekend

Intermediate State

Held in January or February, this is a weekend event designed to provide leadership training to 4-Hers across the state. The goal is for participants to use newly acquired skills in their counties and districts and to provide some training for other 4-H'ers on various leadership topics. 4-Hers will also learn more about 4-H opportunities, donor relations, effective communication, and how to be an effective member of a team. It is a fun learning experience that you definitely do not want to miss!

Executive Board

The Executive Board consists of three delegates from each of the thirteen 4-H districts, up to twelve presidential appointees, and the eight state officers.

The Executive Board is a group of youth from across the state that represent their county and district. The members attend working committee meetings during which they offer input into events such as Congress, Legislature, Senior Leadership Adventure Weekend (LAW) and Intermediate State.

Florida 4-H Congress 

Held on the campus of the University of Florida during the summer, this is a fabulous week in which 4-H members can have fun and learn alongside other 4-H'ers from all over Florida.  Congress is divided into competitive and non-competitive sessions. The non-competitive portion is devoted to educational workshops on a variety of subjects addressing the interests of Florida's youth.

The competitive portion of the event is where first place senior District Winners compete against other District Winners in a variety of events. County 4-H Teams also compete against one another in various Judging Team Contests.  In addition, each county sends their two voting delegates to attend the State 4-H Council Meetings. Interviews for State Recognition and Scholarship applicants are conducted during this event.

Florida 4-H Legislature

The Florida 4-H Legislature is a five day learning laboratory in state government designed to give participants educational experiences such as: learning about the functions of state level government, becoming informed about the state system of government, serving as mock legislators, reporters or lobbyists, meeting in the committee rooms of the House of Representatives as well as the House Chambers, and touring the State Capitol, Supreme Court, Archives and/or other State Buildings.

Florida 4-H Residential Summer Camps

The summer county camps are generally five days in length and introduce 4-H youth to various topics including natural resources, ecology, and leadership activities. The typical county camp program also includes recreational activities such as canoeing, hiking, swimming, and snorkeling. Contact the county 4-H agent for specific dates and information.

4-H Volunteer Leader Forums

These 4-H volunteer staff development opportunities are designed to provide a range of interesting and useful learning experiences which are applicable to "back-home" 4-H goals and objectives.  Volunteers will have the opportunity to share ideas that have worked for them, gain knowledge and skills in working with youth, increase ability in organizing and motivating 4-H leaders, and encourage teamwork in Program Development.

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