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Project Achievement

2024 Project Achievement Photo Collage

Photos clockwise from left to right: Cloverleaf DPA group; Gavin Greene (senior project); Oliver Guynes (junior project); Xavien Gray (senior project); Megan McDonald (senior project); Madison McDonald (senior project); Emma Kolb (junior project).   


Project Achievement is an opportunity to get ahead in life and overcome fears!


2024 State Congress Event, July 23-26, 2024

Camden County 4-H took two youth to compete at Georgia 4-H’s premier event, State Congress. These delegates had previously competed and achieved first  place in their project area at their District Project Achievement contest, which advanced them to the state level competition at State Congress in Atlanta
this past week.
 
Madison McDonald received first place in the Food Fare project and will be attending National 4-H Congress in November as part of the Georgia 4-H team of delegates.
 
Megan McDonald received second place in the Dairy Foods project at the state competition.
 
Each youth had to compile a portfolio of their project work, leadership experiences, and other related work to show their growth in their project area from January to December. They also had to compile a recipe related to their area and perform a 1.5 hour cooking demonstration to show their food safety knowledge, culinary skills, and overall expertise in their project area.
 
Both youth did an outstanding job of showcasing their skills and knowledge and representing their county. We are so proud of their accomplishments!
 

What is Project Achievement?

4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program. Students select a topic of interest and prepare a demonstration including visuals. As students progress, the competition also includes a portfolio of yearly activities. Fifth grade students present as a part of in school 4-H programs and also have the opportunity to attend district competition. Older youth attend a weekend competition at Rock Eagle.  

Why participate in Project Achievement?

Project Achievement teaches skills that allow you to stand out and enhance your abilities for your future career opportunities and college applications. The competition is centered around a topic of interest to you, so you will spend time learning about something you love and sharing with others. Senior (9th-12th grade) 4-Hers who place first will go on to State Congress in Atlanta with more competition, tours, shopping, trip to Six Flags, formal banquets, and more! In addition, Project Achievement is not only a competition, but a weekend of fun with current and new friends!

Educational Value and Learning Outcomes of Project Achievement

4-H Project Achievement and Georgia Educational Standards

4-H Project Achievement is a self-directed individual competition including presentations and, when age appropriate, a documented record of project work, leadership and service based on experiential learning activities. Youth beginning at age nine and continuing until nineteen have the opportunity to explore an area of interest and share their knowledge through a competitive process designed to meet youth development and age appropriate standards.  4-H Project Achievement participants develop research, writing, and presentation skills that help youth perform better in school related tasks and tests, become self-directed learners and contributing members of society and produces work ready young adults.  Projects are offered in more than 50 different areas with nearly every topic of interest or educational area available for exploration and presentation. Through the 4-H Project Achievement process, youth explore an area of interest, gain knowledge and skills in the area and prepare presentations and evidence of learning. This process builds not only skills related to the Georgia Performance Standards but also those directly related to Work Ready Georgia.

Learning outcomes include:

  • Acquire an understanding of a subject matter in a given project area
  • Develop skills in researching, assembling, and presenting information
  • Develop and enhance qualities of integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation and self-confidence
  • Develop skills in leadership, service and communication
  • (7th-12th) Develop skills in planning and conducting leadership and service activities
  • (7th-12th grade) Prepare written information highlighting personal accomplishments in project work, leadership & service

Upcoming Events - Prepare Now for 2025 Project Achievement  

  • December 20, 2024: 7th-12th grade District Project Achievement portfolios due by 12PM
  • January 31 - February 2, 2025:  7th-12th grade District Project Achievement competition at Rock Eagle 4-H Center
  • March 15, 2025 5th-6th grade District Project Achievement - Bacon County  

Contact Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent for all registration information ssahadeo@uga.edu.

Cloverleaf & Jr/Sr Project Achievement Details

Cloverleaf Project Achievement details (5th-6th Grades)

Jr / Sr Project Achievement details (7th - 12th Grades)

 

Contact Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent for more information ssahadeo@uga.edu

For additional resources about Project Achievement, visit the  Georiga 4-H Website.