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Cobb County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

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    State Congress
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    Cloverleaf Project Achievement Public Speaking Contest
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    Cloverbuds
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    Family Science Night
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    Shotgun Team
  • Summer Activities
    Summer Activities
  • Summer Camp
    Summer Camp
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    Marine Resource Camp at Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island

What is 4-H? 

The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished through "hands-on" learning experiences that focus on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.


Exploring and discovering, encouraging and challenging, that’s what Georgia 4-H is all about. As a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System, 4-H is part of the nationwide Extension network.

 

Who is eligible? 

All youth, grades K-12, residing in Cobb County may join 4-H.  4th graders, 5th graders, and middle school students may attend meetings at their school where 4-H clubs exist.

 

How to enroll?

The 4-H Open House will be held on Thursday August 8, 2024from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Cobb County Extension Office. The Extension Office is located at 678 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060. Look for the 4-H signs!

At Open House, you can learn more about 4-H programming and specialty clubs including: Archery, Cooking Club, Young Farmers Club, Cloverbuds, County Council, Horse and Pony Club, Shotgun Club, Project Achievement, Summer Camps, Conferences, and more! While at Open House you can enroll in 4-H and learn how to register for 4-H clubs/activities for the year, ask questions, and meet 4-H staff and volunteers as we get ready for a fantastic year in Cobb County 4-H! Some clubs are free while others have a fee to assist with club supplies and programming.

Did you miss out on 4-H Open House but still want to enroll your child? Enroll your child  by clicking here! For club, please select 2024-2025 Open House. Once you have enrolled your child and completed your child's Medical Form, you can sign up for Specialty Clubs beginning August 14th at 8:00am! To find the specialty club enrollment process instructions, follow this link to our Cobb 4-H news and events page!

 

What clubs can my child join?

We have lots of clubs that meet a wide variety of interests! Clubs that will be available during the 2024-2025 include the following:

  • Archery
  • 4-H CHEF Community Service Cooking Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Cloverbuds (Home School and General)
  • County Council
  • Cultured Ag Club
  • Horse and Pony Club 
  • Medical Club
  • Shotgun

We also have many other activities and other events that your child can participate in including:

  • Consumer Judging
  • Forestry Judging
  • Horse Judging
  • Hippology
  • Wildlife Judging
  • LifeSmarts
  • Project Achievement Public Speaking program
  • North Georgia State Fair Events/Activities
  • Summer Camp

When and where are general 4-H meetings held?

During the school year 5th graders may attend meetings at their school where 4-H clubs exist. 5th grade club meetings are during school hours within the classroom. 4-H club meetings are educational, focusing on science and public speaking skills. There are several 4-H clubs active at many elementary schools in Cobb County. 4-H County Council meetings are held monthly at the Extension office for grades 4th-12th. County Council meetings include engaging activities, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities. To program for our K-3rd grade 4-H'ers, Cobb County 4-H has a Homeschool Cloverbuds program that meets during the day and a General Cloverbuds program that meets in the evening monthly. 

           Cobb County & Marietta City Schools that have in-school  5th grade clubs:

 Addison,  Bells Ferry, Chalker, Clay-Harmony, Dowell, Due West, Dunleith, East Valley, Ford, Hollydale, Keheley, Kincaid, King Springs, Lockheed, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, Milford,  Rocky Mount, Park Street, Pitner, Sanders, Sedalia Park, Teasley & Varner

 

County Council 2024-2025 Dates

August 8 (Open House), September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1,  May 6 

 

Cloverbuds 2024-2025 Dates

August 8 (Open House), September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 14

 

4-H Activities
Activities such as judging teams, camps, conferences and more are available for all active 4-H'ers in 4th-12th grade. Activities are held after school or on weekends.  4-H activities are led by Cobb County 4-H staff members and screened UGA volunteers. Learn more about our specialty clubs and 4-H activities under the News and Events tab. For more information and an enrollment card please visit our newsletters and tabs page or contact us at 770-528-4070 or the email 4-H agent Chloe Patterson at chloe.patterson1@uga.edu

 

 

 


Contact

For more information about Cobb County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Chloe Patterson at chloe.patterson1@uga.edu or call (770) 528-4070.