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Candler County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H?

4-H is part of UGA Extension. 4-H helps young people acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society through "hands-on" learning experiences.


Candler County 4-H relies on volunteers to serve as Shooting Sports coaches, judging team coaches, chaperones and more. Are you interested in serving as an adult volunteer with Candler County 4-H? If so, you can apply here.


Upcoming Events:


June 6: Teen Leader Training  |  9:00 am-4:00 pm  |  MES/MMS Bigwood Room  |  Rising 7th-12th  |  Must Register by May 30th- Space is Limited   

June 9-June 13: Junior Camp  |  Camp Fortson

June 16: Cloverleaf Camp Rally  |  9:00 am-12:00 noon  |  4-H Office  |  Must Register by May 30th- Space is Limited   

June 17: Cloverleaf Water Day  |  8:00 am-5:00 pm  |  4-H Office  |  Rising 5th-7th  |  Must Register by May 30th- Space is Limited   

June 18: First Aid/CPR/Babysitter Training  |  8:00 am-5:00 pm   |  4-H Office  |  Rising 7th-12th  |  Must Register by May 30th- Space is Limited   

June 23-June 27: Cloverleaf Camp  |  Camp Burton 

June 30-July 4: Senior Camp  |  Camp Jekyll 

June 30-July 4: Wilderness Challenege Camp  |  Camp Wahsega

July 7-July 11: Marine Resources Camp  |  Camp Burton 

July 10: Cloverleaf Cooking Fun Day  |  8:00 am-5:00 pm   |  4-H Office  |  Rising 5th-7th  |  Must Register by May 30th- Space is Limited   

July 15-17: LifeSmarts Summer Series  |  1:00 pm-5:00 pm  |  Rising 6th-12th  |  Must Register by June 30th  |  Call for more details   

July 28: Splash in the Boro  |  8:00 am-5:00 pm  |  Rising 5th-12th  |  Must Register by May 30th- Space is Limited   

July 28: Deadline for Watermelon Growing Contest Submissions  |  Contest is open to Kindergarten-12th grade  |  Watermelons must be weighed at the Candler County 4-H Office during office hours before the deadline

August 29: Deadline for Georgia 4-H Photography Contest  |  Contest is open to 4-H'ers in 4th-12th grade and adults  |  Rules & Details found here  | Submit  entries here


Below are some of 4-H's most broadly useful resources from the Georgia 4-H website. Please contact us for more information about participating in any of these programs through this county office.

4-H Resources

Summer Camp County offices promote and coordinate 4-H summer camp experiences unlike any other in the county. Counties travel to unique 4-H centers across the state offering fun, friendship and adventure for over 8,000 4-H'ers each summer. Visit the Georgia 4-H Website
Environmental Education The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program is one of the nation’s largest and oldest providers of local environmental education, serving over 45,000 people annually. The research-based curriculum provides hands-on learning experiences aligned with Georgia Performance Standards.
Livestock Program The Georgia 4-H Livestock Program gives students the opportunity to practice and acquire new knowledge in the fields of animal science, business, time management and leadership.
Project Achievement This core program showcases the work and success of 4-H'ers through presentations and portfolios on numerous topics. Members compete against their peers at the local, district and state levels in an effort to master their project.
Become a Volunteer The Georgia 4-H Foundation relies heavily on the efforts of volunteers to help coordinate and organize yearly alumni & friends events. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, read more about becoming a volunteer at the Georgia 4-H website.
Project S.A.F.E. Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) is a curriculum based and designed to assist young people in personal development, establish a personal environmental ethic and explore life-long vocational and avocational activities.
Military Programs UGA Extension Military Outreach builds partnerships and provides programs that help Georgia military families find positive ways to cope with the stress of military life.

4-H Staff