After School Programs

District Project Achievement (DPA)

4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program. From the first Boys Corn Club sharing their crop to today's presentation and portfolios on hundreds of projects, Project Achievement serves to showcase 4-H'ers work and success. Students have the choice of an approved 4-H topic to do their presentation on. They will be encouraged to make a creative presentation (PowerPoint, poster, etc.) to demonstrate their topic they are presenting.

• District Project Achievement (DPA) grades 4th-12th are eligible to compete.
• Students who want to compete start on their projects in the fall .
• Cloverleaf DPA (4th-6th grade) is held in March of each year at a one-day event in Alma, GA. 
  
• Junior and Senior DPA (7th-12th) will be held in February each year at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Cloverleaf Project Acheivement

4-H’ers are encouraged to complete a speech with at least three posters on any topic they choose. The 4-H’ers will give a demonstration in the classroom and at the district event called District Project Achievement. If you would like to learn more, here is a DPA Cloverleaf Parent Packet(PDF).

1.     Pick a project from the list.

2.     Pick a topic within your project. Look for something that interests you. For example: Project: Archaeology/Topic: Mummies

3.     Develop your presentation (demonstration). Try to narrow your subject to one main idea.

4.     Use an outline to help you organize your presentation and make a supply list.

1.     Introduction

2.     Body of the demonstration

3.     Conclusion

5.     Write out your presentation and put on index cards.

6.     Prepare your visual aids (posters, props, PowerPoint, etc.)

7.     Practice your demonstration: take a deep breath and begin with a smile.

Junior-Senior Project Achievement

As a Junior and Senior 4-H member, project achievement becomes a two-fold project.  You will pick a topic that you enjoy and want to share with other people. You prepare a presentation related to that topic. The second part is a resume of all your activities throughout the year from January – December including project work, 4-H, school, work, and community activities. It gives you resume building and public speaking skills and provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and citizen skills. You earn a free trip to Rock Eagle 4-H Center with fun, games, and dances with your 4-H friends. If you place first at the Senior level, you will receive a free trip to State Congress in Atlanta during the summer, to compete on the state level!

Learn more about Project Achievement.

4-H'ers competing come after school (by bus), one or two days a week, and work on their projects with the Program Assistant and 4-H Agent. Parents pick them up at 4:30 pm from the Extension Office. If you have more questions, call the Extension Office at 912-496-2040 or email 4-H Agent, Brittney Whitehead.