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4-H Youth Development

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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.

Upcoming Events Forestry Field Day

Sep 11 - Sep 12 Step Up and Lead Hampton, GA https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
Sep 12 - Sep 13 Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge Eatonton, GA Georgia 4-H provides this exciting opportunity for students to engage in the engineering design process, teamwork, critical thinking, and positive youth development! Mission Make-It includes 2 hands-on workshops, an exhibit opportunity for youth to showcase their prior work in the area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and a guest speaker! https://georgia4h.org/science-technology-engineering-math/mission-make-it/
Sep 12 - Sep 13 4-H Day at UGA Football Athens, GA 4-H Event
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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 9 Kokedama Workshop Explore the Japanese art of kokedama! Nicole Caldwell will guide you through the history and care of this beautiful botanical craft, and attendees will create their own kokedama to take home. Moss and plant included. $10 for in-person participation. Online participation is free.
    • Virtual Event
    • Lawrenceville, GA - (197.0 Miles)
  • Sep 10 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Pepper Jelly Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will make pepper jelly while learning safe, research-based methods for preparing jams and jellies using water-bath canning. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (205.0 Miles)
  • Sep 11 - Sep 12 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Hampton, GA - (166.0 Miles)
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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 15 - Sep 16 Forestry Field Day, Southwest District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
    • Tifton, GA - (26.0 Miles)
  • Sep 18 Food Preservation Workshop: Jelly without Pectin Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Friday, September 18th for information about how to preserve Jelly without pectin in a water bath canner. The class will begin at 1PM and finish around 3pm. The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product! Call 229-225-4130 or email olivia.tumlin@uga.edu with questions!
    • Thomasville, GA - (44.0 Miles)
  • Sep 21 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County Become a Certified Food Safety Manager! Whether you work in a restaurant, school nutrition program, healthcare, childcare, or any food service operation, earning your ServSafe Manager Certification demonstrates your commitment to food safety and helps keep your customers safe. Your registration includes: 8-hour instructor-led course ServSafe Manager Certification Exam Course materials Light snacks For more information, contact the Grady County Extension Office at 229-377-1312 or janette.burkes@uga.edu Space is limited, so don't wait! Register today and invest in the knowledge and certification that helps protect the health of those you serve.
    • Cairo, GA - (52.0 Miles)