4-H International Food, Fun, & Fitness

This day camp meets Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-4:00PM. Participants will learn have fun learning about agriculture, food, and nutrition.

Ages 8-18

International Food, Fun, and Fitness 4-H Day Camp will dive into a different subject and complete activities and experiments focusing on topics such as: food production, health and nutrition, food preparation, agricultural technology, biotechnology, and careers in agriculture. Participants will have the opportunity to take field trips during the week to learn more about agriculture in Highlands County. This camp will explore Florida agriculture, compare it to agricultural practices in other countries, and learn how international agriculture is shaping the future of agriculture in our state.

Please Note:
• Camp t-shirt, snacks, and field trips are included in the price of camp registration.
• All campers must be enrolled in 4-H Online.
• Exact cash and checks may be turned in to the 4-H Office.
• Checks are to be made payable to Highlands County 4-H Foundation.
• All credit card payments must be made through Eventbrite on a personal device.
• You may write one check for several camps, but please write on the memo line pertaining to how your money should be allocated.
• All day camps will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension, Highlands County Office with field trips being held offsite at multiple locations.
• Lunch is not provided for Day Camps and you must pack a lunch that does not require refrigeration.
• Please be sure to send youth in 4-H appropriate clothing to all events. For camp, please wear closed toe shoes, pack a towel, sunscreen, and appropriate bathing suit for water activities. Girls are permitted to wear a one piece bathing suit, or a two piece with a dark colored shirt over top. Boys may wear board shorts/ swim trucks, but no speedos. State events have a separate dress code that is strictly adhered to.
• An additional form will be required for youth that need to take medication during 4-H events.
• Campers must be picked up within 30 minutes of the designated pickup time. All campers not picked up by the designated pick up time will be considered abandoned and the authorities will be contacted.-Registration Deadline: May 31 at 12:00 Noon.High