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    4-H University

    A week-long overnight event for senior 4-H youth (ages 14-18) at the University of Florida. Join us to participate in educational workshops led by UF faculty, explore career opportunities, lead community service activities, and make friends from across the state.

    Key Questions Information
    When July 27-30, 2026
    Where University of Florida, Gainesville;
    Housing in UF dorms;
    Primary Programming in Reitz Union
    Registration February 1 - July 8, 2026 via 4-H Online
    Cost TBD
    Ask 4-H About

    April 16, 2026 at 7:00PM ET/6:00PM CT 
    Facebook Live (no login required) - @florida4h Facebook
    Recording will be available here.

    This goes through registration, activities, supervision, lodging, and more to make youth and families comfortable with registration and attendance.
    Contact

    Registration, Schedule, & Activities | 4hevents@ifas.ufl.edu

    Sponsorship | grow4h@ifas.ufl.edu 
    • Monday
    • Monday
      • State Competitive Events
      • Funshops
      • 4-HU Welcome
      • State Officer Candidate Speeches with Q & A Session
      • First Night Social
    • Tuesday
    • Tuesday
      • Service Learning
      • Workshops
      • State Council Meeting
      • Tour of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
      • CALS Dinner & Career Fair
        • Sponsored by UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
      • Share the Fun & Fashion Revue State Contests
          • Sponsored by Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows
    • Wednesday
    • Wednesday
      • Workshops
      • Youth Awards Banquet
        • Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau 
      • Dance
    • Thursday
    • Thursday
      • Champions Breakfast
        • Sponsored by Fresh From Florida
        • Awards sponsored by Farm Credit
      • 4-H Hall of Fame Luncheon
        • Sponsored by Florida 4-H Foundation 
        • Purchase Tickets until July 25 (eventbrite.com)
        • Not part of regular registration
        • 4-HU participants not expected but welcome to purchase tickets

     

    • Guests at 4-H University

      Awardees and guests are invited to join us for Competitive Events, Share the Fun, Youth Awards Banquet, and Champion's Banquet. 

      All guests must register in 4-H Online and check in at the 4-H University Headquarter Desk on the 2nd Floor of the Union.  

      Guests must purchase tickets by Information Coming Soon for 2026

      GUEST REGISTRATION

      • Guest Registration in 4-H Online: CLOSED
      • We ask that guest registration fees be paid in 4-H Online with an electronic payment by the registration deadline of TBD.  We cannot accommodate walk ins or late registrations. 
      • Guests may not attend any of the dance activities. Only those 4-H youth members registered for the Full Conference may attend dances.
      • Share the Fun, Senior Awards Banquet, and Champion's Breakfast will be live streamed on the Florida 4-H Youth Development (facebook.com). It is a public page and you do not need to have a Facebook account to watch.

      ATTENDEES, REGISTRATION FEES, & PARKING

      • Parking for competitive events and award ceremonies will be in the Reitz Union/Welcome Center Parking Garage at 686 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL.
      • Competitive Events
        • Competitors and guests
        • No cost for guests to attend
        • $8.00 for parking per vehicle (pay at Kiosk in Parking Garage)
      • Share the Fun
        • Competitors and guests
        • No cost for guests to attend and watch the show
        • No parking fee for arrivals after 4:30pm
      • Senior Awards Banquet
        • Scholarship winners, award trip winners, Leader of the Legacy winners, and guests
        • $50 per guest, dress is semi-formal
        • Kids under 5 are free but must be registered to have a seat. 
        • No parking fee for arrivals after 4:30pm
      • Champion's Banquet
        • State champions, Community Pride winners, Competitive Events awards, and guests
        • $25 per guest, dress is professional
        • Kids under 5 are free but must be registered to have a seat
        • $8.00 for parking per vehicle (pay at Kiosk in Parking Garage)
    • Your 4-H University Youth-Adult Planning Committee

      The 4-H University planning committee is comprised of a youth chair appointed from the State Council officer team, youth members from across the state of Florida, and adult advisors. The committee is part of the Florida 4-H Executive Board that meets throughout the year to plan and support statewide programs. Below are the members of this year’s committee:

      NAME COUNTY ROLE
      Tommy H. Broward Co-Chair/State Council Vice-President
      Ricky F. St. Johns Co-Chair/ State Council Parliamentarian 
      Amber Norris Hillsborough Co-Chair/4-H Professional
      Sarah Hensley State Headquarters Member/4-H Professional
      Fletcher H. Santa Rosa Member
      Chloe G. Washington Member
      Izabella G. Washington Member
      Kimber M. Walton Member
      Brant L. Gilchrist Member
      Cayce S. Gilchrist Member
      Nicholas K. Alachua Member
      Cadence C. Union Member
      Calum G. Alachua Member
      Jerick K. Alachua Member
      Celia E. Union Member
      Jamie D. Putnam Member
      Paisley B. Nassau Member
      Jeremiah C. Marion Member
      Laura B. Orange Member
      Madeline B. Orange Member
      Teagan F. Osceola Member
      Elianys S. Hillsborough Member
      Caleigh S. Manatee Member
      Shawn B. Brevard Member
      Elliott E. Martin Member
      Jared A. Charlotte Member
      Grace E. Broward Member
      Alexander L. Broward Member
      Anthony B. Broward Member
      Cecelia M. Palm Beach Member
      Everett R. Palm Beach Member

       

    • Tentative Future Event Dates

      July 27-30, 2026

      July 26-29, 2027

    For information about supporting 4-H University contact grow4H@ifas.ufl.edu.

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