4-H is the only youth program which combines County Government, and the United States Department of Agriculture as a support base. The program is family oriented, volunteer operated, and primarily participatory learning. The Sarasota County 4-H Foundation, Inc., provides financial resources to promote the 4-H programs and activities on the local level. The Sarasota County Foundation, Inc. members represent a cross section of residents from many professions, industries, labor groups, and retirees who are interested in the education and welfare of our community’s youth. Sarasota County’s 4-H programs and services are offered without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
The 4-H Program enhances diverse, enjoyable research-based educational experiences through leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and hands-on learning opportunities. 4-H facilitates the development of the whole person by meeting the diverse needs of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds to build strong and productive global citizens.
Foundation Funded 4-H Activities, Programs and Events:
School Enrich
ment :
- Tropicana Public Speaking
- Radish Program
- Marine Science
Events:
- Jr. Congress
- District Events
- Congress
- Legislature
- Washington Focus
- National 4-H Congress
- Senior Scholarships
Awards and Recognition Night:
- Medals, Pins, Ribbons
- Leader of the Year
- I Dare You Award
Camps:
- Camp Cloverleaf
- Marine Camp
- Dairy Camp
- Shooting Sports Camp
- Horse Camp
Judging Teams:
- Marine Science
- Livestock
- Horticulture