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Dade County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

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What is 4-H?

The Georgia 4-H Slogan is Learn by Doing.  We provide hands-on projects to encourage students to develop their leadership skills, explore new areas of interest in agriculture and STEM, practice healthy living habits, and become good citizens by helping others.

Who’s eligible to join 4-H?

Dade County 4-H has a program for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade.

How much does it cost to join 4-H?

There are no dues to participate in 4-H.  However, special project clubs (shooting sports, livestock judging, etc.) and activities may have a charge included.  There are no uniforms for 4-H’ers.  4-H’ers may pick and choose what activities they participate in.

How to get involved?

Dade 4-H offers monthly meetings for all ages, including parents.  Attend the next Dade County 4-H Homeschooler’s meeting or Craft Night to get involved!  Call the office for information on the next 4-H Homeschooler’s meeting, Craft Night, or special project club @ 706-657-4116


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Laura Beth Gass-Cunningham, Dade County 4-H Educator 

Laura is a Dade County 4-H alumni.  Laura was a member of the 4-H Livestock Show Team, Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Team and attended Project Achievement every year. Laura returned to Trenton after 23 years away where she recently lived in Wichita, KS.   Laura brings a new perspective to the educator role from her background and education in anthropology, archaeology and forensics. 

Laura has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from Wichita State University. 

 

Laura is excited to be back in Dade County where she started 4-H as a child.


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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.
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