4-H Youth Development

General Information

Coffee County 4-H Club and programs are open to youth in 4th through 12th grades who reside or attend school in Coffee County. Fifth and sixth grade students hold meetings in their science classes at their school. Seventh through twelfth graders as well as Home School 4-H members meet monthly at the 4-H office.

To join, a student needs to fill out a 4-H Enrollment Form for the current school year and return it to the 4-H office. The form is available on our web site or may be picked up at the 4-H office.

4-H Clubs

Senior 4-H Club

The Coffee County Senior 4-H Club is open to High School Students (Public or Private School) in 9th-12th grades. Meetings are usually held once or twice a month at the Coffee County Extension office from August through the first of May.

Junior 4-H Club

The Junior 4-H Club is open to Coffee Middle School students in 7th & 8th grades. Meetings are usually held once or twice a month at the Coffee County Extension office from August through the first of May.

Home School 4-H Club

The Home School 4-H Club is open to any home schooled student ages 9 (January 1st age) through the 12th grade. Meetings are usually held once a month at the Coffee County Extension office from August through the first of May.

In-School 4-H Clubs

Meetings are held with students in 5th and 6th grades in the Coffee County School System, and with students in 5th - 8th grades at Citizen's Christian Academy. Seven meetings are held with these students during the school year from August - March.

4-H Yearly Calendar

Calendar List for 2018-2019 4-H Events

Local 4-H Newsletters

Cloverleaf 4-H Newsletters (for 4th - 6th graders), Junior 4-H Newsletters (for 7th & 8th graders), and Senior 4-H Newsletters (for 9th-12th graders)

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.

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