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The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, the National Garden Clubs, Inc., and the Deep South Region are proud to sponsor a variety of youth programs and scholarships as we all believe education as the cornerstone of our organizations.

For youth awards and contests, refer to the AWARDS page for the AWARDS HANDBOOK and APPLICATION.

ALL YOUTH FORMS

Junior Gardeners Club Registration

Junior Gardener Youth Activity Report Form

JUNIOR GARDENERS

Junior Garden Clubs consist of five or more youth, Pre-K-6 grade, which meet at least five times a year. Youth Activity is any other program or programs that involve youth and does not meet the Junior Gardener Club requirements.

NOTE: Any photograph of a minor or their work published for any purpose must have completed an NGC media waiver prior to submission. NGC Media Waiver Form

RESOURCES:

Several resources are available to garden clubs to aid in conducting youth programs. SEE the button on the left.

A complete list of resources is available as a guide for programs. Visual aids, Hands-on Activities, master copy of Learning Reinforcement materials as well as the detailed Step-By-Step Instructions are included.
Instructions for forming a youth garden club: How to start a youth garden club
All instructions and materials needed for a Butterfly or Amphibian program for one class. The program and hands-on materials are age appropriate.
A list of sources for programs and program ideas
Information for adults working with youth in Florida
District Junior Gardener Chairman – Each FFGC District has a District Junior Gardener Chairman. They are a resource to garden clubs for information and ideas concerning youth activities.

Chairman: Jennifer Barber

Intermediate Gardeners Registration

INTERMEDIATE GARDENERS:

Intermediate Garden Clubs are composed of 6th, 7th and 8th graders and have a minimum of four members and hold five meetings a year.

Chairman: Sandra Lynch

High School Gardeners Registration Form

HIGH SCHOOL GARDENERS:

High School Garden Clubs are composed students from 9th through 12th grade and have a minimum of four members and five meetings a year.

Current forms will be added
when ready.

S.E.E.K. Saving the Earth's Environment through Knowledge

The mission of SEEK is to increase student environmental literacy through hands-on and field-based educational experiences, to inspire student interest and involvement in environmental conservation and protection; and to promote student development of environmental stewardship ethics as well as environmental career opportunities.

Save the Earth’s Environment through Knowledge (SEEK) is an annual four-day environmental conference for high school students, sponsored by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, held in the summer. The SEEK conference focuses on student initiative, leadership, and today’s critical environmental issues:

 climate change, energy conservation, alternative energy, and sustainability

 water quality and quantity (water pollution and water conservation)

 Loss of wildlife habitat due to deforestation and development

Some of the activities planned in 2024 are field excursions and experiential activities at labs on and off the UF Campus. Students will have the opportunity to visit one of the area’s best springs and will have a nature hike and scavenger hunt built around understanding the role of native flora and fauna. We have also received a generous donation by the Florida Wildflower Foundation and we will be exploring the role of wildflowers in our ecosystem. In addition, students will interact with current UF undergrad and grad students and explore environmental science careers and offerings at UF.

Facilities: Dorm rooms with four attendees per two rooms sharing a private bathroom. All linens must be provided by the Attendee. A “what to pack” will be sent at time of final registration acceptance. Meals and transportation to activities will be provided. Presentations will be at various locations around campus and nearby UF locations.

Chair, Jennifer Seymore jlwhiteuf@gmail.com  | Phone: (352) 215-7659

Please Click here for last summer's information.

Wekiva Youth Camp 2024 Volunteer Training Form

Wekiva Youth Camp

WEKIVA YOUTH CAMP

The Wekiva Youth Camp is an environmental education program begun in 1959 as a Junior Nature Camp where garden club volunteers helped to instill a love, concern, and desire to protect the flora and fauna of our beautiful state of Florida.

Camper fees paid to Wekiva Youth Camp are insufficient to cover the expenses of offering this program. Your generous financial support is the backbone for maintaining the WYC property. Donations to support camp programs, supplies and projects are greatly appreciated! If a donation is for a specific purpose, please indicate so when sending your donation. Please see our Wish List of Current Wekiva Needs if you want to specify how your donation is to be used.

DESIGNATED camp registration and camper fees (payable to FFGC - Wekiva Youth Camp) for named campers (campers sponsored by a garden club/circle or parent), not paid by credit card, should be mailed directly to the WYC Registrar, Barbara Fowler, WYCRegistrar@gmail.com, 46 Ishie Ave, Bronson, Fl. 32621

UNDESIGNATED donations (payable to FFGC - Wekiva Youth Camp) for Camperships, the General Operating Fund, or the WYC Building & Maintenance Fund are to be sent directly to the FFGC Treasurer, Jana Walling, 2121 Olivia Drive, Tallahassee, FL. 32308-6164.

For questions and information please contact Leticia Delatorre-Gunn.

FFGC Scholarship Application for College Students

FFGC Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

FFGC Scholarship Application Letter

FFGC Scholarship Financial Aid Form

SCHOLARSHIPS

Contact Helen Purvis for general scholarship information for high school or college students. For Scholarship Endowment, or to make a general donation, please contact Jana Walling. Visit our Donate page for more information regarding levels of contribution.