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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

October 9: Georgia 4-H Holiday Card Artwork Contest Deadline  |  4th-12th grade  |  Rules and other information can be found in the September Cloverleaf Newsletter

October 10: 4-H Day at Georgia National Fair  |  6th-12th grade  |  all spots are filled

October 11: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Mini Booth Set-Up  |  Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Grounds in Statesboro  |  8:30-11:30 am  |  MUST have been registered by October 1st  |  Currently have a waitlist

October 17: Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest Weigh-In Deadline |  K-12th grade  | bring homegrown pumpkins to 4-H Office to weigh  |  Visit the Georgia 4-H website for more information

October 19: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Mini Booth Take-Down  |  Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Grounds in Statesboro  |  1:00-3:00 pm

October 21: Poinsettia + Produce Fundraiser Order Deadline  |  Order forms and payment due to 4-H office by 5:00 pm

October 23: Cloverleaf Agriculture Fun Day  |  4th-6th grade  |  4-H Office  |  3:30-5:15 pm  |  Must sign up by October 17th  |  Space is limited

October 25: Deadline to Submit 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest Entries  |  Turn in at L.C. Anderson Memorial Library  |  Can be turned in at any time during library business hours 

October 30: Georgia 4-H Radon Poster Contest Deadline  |  Ages 9-14  |  See Details in Cloverleaf Newsletter  |  Submissions must be turned in at the 4-H Office by 5:00 pm

November 4: Project SAFE BB Meeting  |  4th-9th grade  |  4-H Office  |  6:00 pm  |  MANDATORY FOR PARTICIPANTS

November 4: Project SAFE Shotgun Meeting  |  6th-12th grade  |  4-H Office  |  7:00 pm  |  MANDATORY FOR PARTICIPANTS

November 8-9: Georgia 4-H Junior Conference  |  6th-8th grade  |  Rock Eagle 4-H Center  |  $105  |  Must sign up by October 17th  |  Payment due by October 21st


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