4-H Nicole Walker

Brief Description of Program

4-H is a community-based educational program of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service that involves youth, ages five to 19, in exciting experiential learning activities. 4-H members have the opportunity to: learn and develop essential life skills through numerous project areas; make new friends through 4-H meetings, events, camps and other activities; develop leadership and public speaking skills; and explore areas that may lead to future careers.

In Polk County, there are currently more than 900 4-H members and 230 adult and teen volunteers.  These youth and adults participate in community clubs, after-school programs, special interest clubs, independent clubs or school enrichment programs.  During the summer months, even more opportunities are available through residential camp in the Ocala National Forest, 4-H Legislature and 4-H Congress (for teens), and Shooting Sports Camp.  In 2006, a four-week day camping program was offered at the Florence Villa Community Center in Winter Haven.

Educational Background

• 1994-1998 - B.A. English, Business and Technical Writing, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Experience

• 1999-Present - 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent, University of Florida/Polk County Cooperative Extension Service
• 1998 - 1999 - AmeriCorps Public Allies Delaware, New Castle County (DE), Cooperative Extension, 4-H Program Assistant, Newark, DE