Highlands County 4-H
Getting Involved
If you are between the ages of 5 and 18, you can get involved in 4-H by calling the Highlands County Extension Office, 863-402-6540.
You can join a 4-H club in Highlands County or sign up as an individual 4-H member. Most clubs meet on a monthly basis, although some meet more often. Florida's four 4-H camps host special programs throughout the year as well as summer camping.
You may also volunteer to assist at state level events and serve on committees.
What can I do in 4-H? All kinds of things!
Some examples of 4-H projects:
- public speaking
- horses
- computers
- rocketry
- theater arts
- training a guide dog puppy
- fashion design & construction
- environmental education
- community service/service learning
Can I be a volunteer?
If you're interested in volunteering with 4-H, check out the Volunteers section of our Web site.
Hey Adults!
Did you know that more than 15,842 adults volunteered with the Florida 4-H program last year? Volunteering is fun and rewarding, and enables you to share your experiences with others. Read testimonies about 4-H involvement and see the difference you can make in a child's life.
You can get involved by volunteering with 4-H through the Highlands County Extension office!
You can also get involved in helping 4-H by donating to the Highlands 4-H Foundation.
4-H is open to any one between the ages of 5-18 regardless of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, or place of national origin. For more information please call the 4-H Office at (863) 402-6540, Avon Park 452-7538 ext. 6540, Lake Placid 465-2464 ext. 6540.
