July 4-H Program Announced

Press release from Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following 4-H program for July 2022. This program is being offered by Mary Lee Sale, 4-H Youth Development Agent.

Aqua Adventures Day Camp – July 12 through July 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium (22716 W. Newberry Road, Newberry)

Youth between the ages of 8-12 years old (as of September 1, 2021) who are interested in learning more about water from the springs to the inner city should attend this day camp. The focus of the camp will be on water and the environment. Youth will have the opportunity to follow water through Gainesville, visit a local spring, learn about pollution and conservation, and more. Each camper should pack their swimsuits, towels, and a bagged lunch with a refillable water bottle.

The camp registration fee is $150.00. It is limited to 16 campers.

Registration must be completed through 4-H Online in conjunction with paying through Eventbrite. Both 4-H Online and Eventbrite must be completed for campers to be fully registered. Visit 4-H Online to create a member profile and join the “Alachua County 4-H Day Camps” club. The 4-H Online profile will need to be approved before camp registration, and this approval can take up to three business days. An Eventbrite payment link will be received after the registration has been submitted.