SUMMER EARN & LEARN | littlegrowersinc

2025

* Spaces for the Summer Earn & Learn Program are limited.

REGISTRATION:

Monday, April 14th, 2025 at 8:00AM through

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 5PM.

NOTE: Applications submitted after 5pm EST on May 2, 2025 will not be accepted.

Applicant Guidelines

Please review the following prior to submitting an application:

New students enrolling for the first time in the Summer Earn & Learn Program must be between the ages of 13-18 years old. Returning students between 16-18 years old may register as Mentors.
Click here for youth member enrollment instructions.
(drive.google.com/file/d/1MLaariPxEYWzZC0R9TyigBLYgNIhGHnp/view?usp=drivesdk)
All applicants must be registered with the UF Extension Little Growers Inc 4-H Club through 4H ONLINE prior to applying for Summer Earn & Learn Program
All applicant parents must complete an individual Summer Earn & Learn application for each child in their home who is eligible and interested in participation.
Click here for parent/adult volunteer registration.
(drive.google.com/file/d/17tqiJQ2SHJosntat91kwvc0jJ2_BxA7G/view?usp=drivesdk)
Participants who are selected to participate, as well as their parent or legal guardian must attend the mandatory orientation on May 16, 2025 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM) -- LOCATION TBA. Failure to attend orientation could result in dismissal from the program.
Participants who are selected to participate must attend ALL mandatory activities marked by an asterisk* in the schedule listed below. Activities and scheduled start and end times are subject to change, but scheduled dates will remain the same. Failure to attend ALL mandatory activities could result in partial or total loss of summer earn and learn awarded stipend.
Participants who are selected to participate must treat each other, parents, volunteers and staff with respect and honor ALL established group norms. Disrespect and/or bullying WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Failure to follow program guidelines could result in immediate dismissal and total loss of summer earn and learn awarded stipend.
Spaces are limited. Priority entry into the Summer Earn & Learn program will be given to the following:
1. Students who are already enrolled through the UF Extension Little Growers Inc. 4-H Club through 4H ONLINE. Prior to applying for Summer Earn & Learn, applicants must pay a $25 registration fee online. If you or your child are receiving SNAP benefits, SSI, or SSDI and are in need of a fee waiver, please complete the online application and opt to mail in payment then send an email to littlegrowersinc@gmail.com - Subject Line: "4H APPLICATION FEE WAIVER REQUESTED"- Email Body: include the student or students' name, age, address, and best contact number for parent and email address.
2. Mentors who have participated in the program the year prior and are between the ages of 16-18
3. Youth living within a 1-3 mile radius of Little Growers Inc. future garden locations at; 823 Brothers Ave Melbourne Fl, 32901

Schedule

Activities and scheduled start and end times are subject to change, but scheduled dates will remain the

same.

May 16, 2025 - July 10, 2025

* PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A DETAILED SCHEDULE AFTER THEY ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM.

**ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER EARNINGS. SUMMER EARN & LEARN SPOTS ARE LIMITED, TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY

***STUDENTS MAY MAKE UP FOR ANY MISSED MANDATORY EVENT/WORK DAYS BY ATTENDING THE SENIOR AND FRIENDS BINGO