Florida 4-H receives nearly $1 million for camp cabin project

Meredith Bauer Contributor Florida 4-H will begin renovating its historic 4-H Camp Cherry Lake after it received $900,000 from the state legislature. The state funding brings the camp, located in Madison County, to more than $1.1 million raised in public and private funds toward the construction of five new, ADA-compliant cabins after the former cabins were removed in 2023. The state funding was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, June 12 as part of the state’s annual budget. “This investment underscores our commitment to enhancing educational and recreational opportunities for our youth through the Florida 4-H program,” said state Sen. Keith Perry. “These new cabins will