UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

4-H logo in a circle that say I am Georgia 4-HAbout Georgia 4-H

 Georgia 4-H is a program of the UGA Extension System. 4-H is part of a nationwide Extension network.

Georgia 4-H is all about exploring, discovering, encouraging and challenging. Georgia 4-H assists youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. 4-H'ers learn through hands on learning experiences. These experiences focus on agricultural and environmental issues thru awareness, leadership, communication skills, food, nutrition, health, energy, conservation, and citizenship. 

4-H is youth and adults learning, growing and working together to experience and accomplish the extraordinary.
Chatham County 4-H'ers know how to have fun while doing lots of great things. Members can choose from more than sixty-three projects covering everything from air science to wildlife. 4-H members have taken part in lots of events this year (Creative Gardening, 4-H Fun Run, Earth day Poster Contest, and Junior and Senior DPA, Rock Eagle Summer Camp).

4-H is a fun program where you get to "Learn by Doing." 4-H offers something to match everyone's interest. Best of all, membership is FREE!

Group photo of 4-H members in a meeting room4-H logo with text 4-H grows here


Upcoming Events

  • Jun 27 - Jun 30 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity 4-H Livestock event
    • Perry, GA - (149.0 Miles)
  • Jul 15 4-H Summer Program - Splash in the Boro Join us for an exciting trip to Splash in the Boro waterpark for a fun day before school starts back. Transportation and lunch included. Open for 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Participants will need to complete a Georgia 4-H Medical Form and Code of Conduct. Forms can be found at www.ugaextension.org/effingham.
    • Springfield, GA - (24.0 Miles)
  • Jul 20 - Jul 21 4-H Day at the Atlanta Braves 4-H Event
    • Atlanta, GA - (225.0 Miles)