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    View from behind a 'Senate' podium showing several 4-H members seated at desks in a legislative chamber, engaging in a discussion.

    Planning Your Schedule

    Endless possibilities await you in Tallahassee!

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    Connect with Your County Delegation

    All attending youth members will need to have an adult in charge and all participants need to be connected with their county delegation. 

    This event is unique as the majority of the schedule is up to you and your county delegation, which includes all members from your county that are attending this event. All participants are only expected to participate in Opening Assembly, Lunch, and Lunch Assembly.

    TIME ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
    8:00 AM ET

    Check-In Begins

    Plan as a County Delegation

    A check-in table will be set up in the Capitol courtyard. One representative from each county will check in and receive a county package with lunch tickets, stickers, leave-behind materials, and a list of polo sizes.

     

    Registered individuals and families can go to a separate table to pick up their polos. Check with your county lead for items from the county package.

     

    There will be fun and engaging exhibitor tables for youth and adults to participate throughout the courtyard as check-in is happening.
    9:30 AM ET

    Opening Assembly & Group Picture

    All Expected to Participate

    We ask that everyone is in the courtyard at this time to fill it with as much green as possible. Please try your best not to have any scheduled visits or activities during this time.

     

    Everyone will gather in the courtyard to hear from legislators, state officers, 4-H supporters, and administrators from Florida Cooperative Extension.
    10:00 AM ET

    Choose Your Own Adventure

    Plan as a County Delegation

    This time will vary based on your needs and wants as a county delegation.

     

    Check out the opportunities below to explore what's possible.
    12:00 PM ET

    Lunch

    All Expected to Participate 

    Food tables will be set up in the Capitol courtyard for registered participants to go through and pick up their food.

     

    You will have food tickets from your county package received at check-in. You will turn these in as you go through the line.

     

    Food will be available until 1:00PM It may not take your delegation the entire hour, so plan this into your schedule to make best use of your time.
    12:30 PM ET

    Lunch Assembly

    All Expected to Participate

    We ask that everyone is in the courtyard at this time to fill it with as much green as possible. Please try your best not to have any scheduled visits or activities during this time.

     

    Everyone will gather in the courtyard to hear from legislators, state officers, 4-H supporters, and administrators from Florida Cooperative Extension.
    1:30 PM ET

    Choose Your Own Adventure

    Plan as a County Delegation

    This time will vary based on your needs and wants as a county delegation.

     

    Check out the opportunities below to explore what's possible.
    2:30 PM ET

    Event Conclusion & Busses Depart

    Plan as a County Delegation

    Buses will be leaving at this time and the event will conclude.

     

    County delegations not relying on bus transportation are welcome to continue exploring the Capitol and Tallahassee as they see fit. 

     

    • Meeting with Your Legislators

      Go to the Connecting with your Legislators page on this site to find out more on the importance of scheduling these meetings, how you can contact your legislators, and how you can prepare for your meetings with them.

      To be respectful of the time that our legislators have to give, participants should only be meeting with legislators as part of their county delegation. Make sure to only have one point of contact scheduling meetings from your county delegation to keep clear and consistent communication. 

      Please also make sure that you note that you are specifically scheduling for "______ County 4-H". This helps legislative aides keep track of all our delegations who want to meet with legislators and elected officials.

    • Legislators in Action at Committee Meetings

      In between your legislator meetings and other activities, a great opportunity to see your legislators in action is during committee meetings. This is where they discuss items regarding specific topics and work through them before they reach the floor. You can find all information on all committees at the following links, Senate Committees (flsenate.gov) | House Committees (myfloridahouse.gov).

      While you are able to attend any of these, below the committees that particularly work on items related to 4-H.

      SENATE Click on links and scroll down to see meeting links with information for 1/28/2026:

      • Appropriations Committee on Education

      • Agriculture

      • Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment & General Government

      HOUSE Click on links and find/click on "View Notice" for 1/28/2026 meeting information:

      • Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee

      • Infrastructure Strategies: Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

      • Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee

    • Chamber Tours & the 22nd Floor Capitol Observatory

      4-H has Senate Chamber tours available from 10:00AM-12:00PM. These will run every 20min. Please do not call to schedule additional tours. This is the time that 4-H has coordinated with the Senate office.

      The House Chamber does not currently have time available for tours.

      Delegations are welcome to view both chambers at any time from the galleries accessed on the 5th floor.

      You can also build in time your schedule to visit the 22nd Floor Capitol Observatory and Gallery to enjoy panoramic views of Tallahassee.

       

    • FAMU Tour

      We will gather at 10:30AM in the Capitol courtyard at the FAMU table. We will arrive back at the Capitol courtyard by 12:00PM.

      We can accommodate 25 people. Spots will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

      This is a great opportunity to experience Florida's 1890 Land-Grant University. This tour will offer a better understanding of campus life. You will be shown places of interest while receiving insightful information about the student experience at FAMU. During your guided tour, you will observe the bustling activity of campus, from students chatting on the "Set", studying in the Quadrangle, or grabbing a bit at the "Orange Room".

    • The 4-H Day at the Capitol Scavenger Hunt

      To participate in the Scavenger Hunt, follow these steps:

      1. Go to Scavenger Hunt online form or scan the QR code at the event from your mobile device to access.

      2. Follow the prompts at that link to sign into a Google account. This is needed per Google's policies.

      3. Go adventuring around the Capitol to take the pictures and answer questions prompted in the online form.

      4. Upload the pictures and answer the questions to their specific spot in the form.

      5. Submit the form.

      6. For those that need or prefer paper, physical scavenger hunt forms will be made available onsite in the Capitol Courtyard. 

       

      Visit the Florida Capitol Visitor's Guide for information that may help you during your hunt. Page 16 includes a Capitol Complex Map.

    • Touring the Capitol

      Check out the Florida Capitol Visitors website to find out how you can schedule guided tours or take on a self guided tour. 

    • Exploring the Historic Capitol Museum

      The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is right next to the Capitol Courtyard and a great option for your county delegation to explore. 

      To help manage the number of participants in the museum at one time, we will have signup sheet for 30 participants to enter the museum every 30min. If the museum is at capacity, you and your delegation will need to signup to come back at a different time.

    • Local Attractions

      Beyond the Capitol, there are other great attractions that you can consider while in Tallahassee for Florida 4-H Day at the Capitol. 

      These include:

      • Museum of Florida History (two blocks away; may be closed for reservations, be sure to call)

      • Florida Governor's Mansion (5min drive)

      • Tallahassee Museum (15min drive)

      Check out the Florida Capitol Visitors website to find out more about all that is available to you.

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