Hillsborough County 4-H

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. Over 230,000 members in the State of Florida help to make up the community of more than 6.5 million young people across America. 4-H is a non-formal, practical educational program for youth. Florida 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida IFAS. 4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-18 and serves youth from all backgrounds and interests. It reaches youth through 4-H clubs, projects, individual and family learning, mentoring, camping, and school enrichment.


A 4-H Club usually concentrates on one or more projects (such as gardening, woodworking, small animals, food and nutrition, livestock, photography, etc.) based on youth interests. 4-H members have many opportunities: building leadership by electing
officers, conducting their own business meetings, working together on community service activities; meeting new friends; and most important, having lots of fun.