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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 28 - July 31, 2025
    Where University of Florida, Gainesville;
    Housing in UF dorms;
    Primary Programming in Reitz Union
    Registration February 1 - July 9, 2025 via 4-H Online
    Cost $475 for the full week | $70 for Monday or Tuesday only registration for State Competitive Events
    Ask 4-H About

    Ask 4-H About 4-H University (youtube.com)

    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 Officer Candidate Speeches with Q & A Session
      • State Competitive Events
        • Reserve Guest Seats until Jul 23 (4honline.com)
      • Funshops
      • First Night Social
    • Tuesday
    • Tuesday
      • Service Learning
      • Workshops
      • State Council Meeting
      • Dinner at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
        • 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
        • Reserve Guest Seats until Jul 23 (4honline.com)
    • Wednesday
    • Wednesday
      • Workshops
      • Youth Awards Banquet
        • Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau 
        • Purchase Guest Tickets until Jul 23 (4honline.com)
      • Dance
    • Thursday
    • Thursday
      • Champions Breakfast
        • Sponsored by Fresh From Florida
        • Awards sponsored by Farm Credit
        • Purchase Guest Tickets until Jul 23 (4honline.com)
      • 4-H Hall of Fame Luncheon
        • Sponsored by Florida 4-H Foundation 
        • Purchase Tickets until Aug 1 (eventbrite.com)
        • Not part of regular registration
        • 4-HU participants not expected but welcome to purchase tickets

     

    • Guests at 4-H University

      Guests are invited to join us for Competitive Events, Share the Fun, Senior Awards Banquet, and Champion's Breakfast.  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.  

      Use this link to register to attend 4-H University Events as a guest.  If you have a family profile in 4-H Online, make sure you use the e-mail address associated with your account. 

      • Guest Registration in 4-H Online: https://4-HUGuests2024.4honline.com
      • We ask that guest registration fees be paid in 4-H Online with an electronic payment by the registration deadline of 7/21/2024.  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 page. It is a public page and you do not need to have a Facebook account to watch.

      Guest Registration Fees are as follows:

      • Competitive Events, Monday, July 29 - No cost for guest to attend, $8.00 for parking per vehicle (pay at Kiosk in Parking Garage)
      • Share the Fun, Tuesday, July 30 - No Cost for guests to attend and watch the show, no parking fee for arrivals after 4:30pm
      • Senior Awards Banquet, Wednesday, July 31- $50 per guest, dress is semi-formal, no parking fee for arrivals after 4:30pm.  Kids under 5 are free but must be registered to have a seat. 
      • Champion's Breakfast, Thursday, August 1 - $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
      Jerick K Alachua Co-Chair/State Council Historian
      Amber Norris Hillsborough Co-Chair/4-H Professional
      Sarah Hensley State Headquarters Member/4-H Professional
      Tommy H Broward Member/State Council Secretary
      Calum G Alachua Member
      Jake M Bradford Member
      Shawn B Brevard Member
      Grace E Broward Member
      Alexander L Broward Member
      Tucker P Escambia Member
      Brant L Gilchrist Member
      Reagan L Gilchrist Member
      Cayce S Gilchrist Member
      Jayden B Hardee Member
      Shelby L Hillsborough Member
      Morgan K Jefferson Member
      Nathanial G Lake Member
      Josie S  Manatee Member
      Hunter V  Marion Member
      Haylee L Martin Member
      Ella M Martin Member
      Karen H Orange Member
      Everett R Palm Beach Member
      Musiq W Palm Beach Member
      Alyx S  Pinellas Member
      Kassandra M Polk Member
      Jamie D Putnam Member
      Delvin E Sarasota Member
      Connor L Seminole Member
      Cadence C Union Member
      Tiera M Walton Member
      Joshua W Washington 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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