UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

Dodge County 4-H is an educational program teaching leadership, citizenship and practical life skills. The goal is to make learning FUN! It is the youth phase of the UGA Extension program. Your local branch is located at 230 Foster Street, Suite A, Eastman, Georgia.

Over 800  young people in Dodge County participate in 4-H activities. 4-H Clubs are a part of the Dodge County School System. There are also 4-H activities outside of school. 4-H is open to all youth ages 9 - 19.

Cloverleaf 4-H Clubs are made up of 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Your 4-H Agent will meet with them during the school day.   

Junior 4-H Clubs are made up of 7th and 8th graders. Your 4-H Agent will meet with them during the school day. 

Senior 4-Hers meet once a month after school. Check with the Extension Service for the meeting times, dates, and locations. All students in 9th through 12th grades are invited to attend.

How to Join 4-H

Any youth ages 9 - 19 are eligible to join 4-H. All students in the 4th through 8th grades will join 4-H at the beginning of each school year. Youth in 9th - 12th grades will need to contact the 4-H office to enroll and be included on the Senior Club mailing list. Any other eligible youth may contact the Dodge County 4-H Office to receive enrollment information. There is no charge for 4-H membership.

Other 4-H information you might be looking for:

Visit the Georgia 4-H website for more information about other Georgia 4-H programs!

Keep Up to Date

Our first newsletter of the school year will be online soon!  Keep up with what's going on in Dodge County 4-H this summer by checking out our Facebook page!


Upcoming Events

  • Mar 30 4-H Horse Judging Clinic 2024 Gain valuable insight into horse judging and practice judging ranch horse classes. Clinic consists of three hands-on sessions and one classroom session to help both novice and experienced youth with horse judging. Optional reasons critique following the clinic. This opportunity is open to 4-H and FFA youth participants. Ranch Horse Riding Clinic to follow after lunch as additional opportunity.
    • Covington, GA - (102.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 4-H Ranch Horse Clinic 2024 Gain valuable insight into ranch horse riding. Clinic consists of hands-on sessions and one optional classroom session to help both novice and experienced youth with ranch horse classes. This event is open to youth ages 9 to 18. Open arena following conclusion of the clinic for all clinic participants.
    • Covington, GA - (102.0 Miles)
  • Apr 6 - Apr 7 Senior Conference (9th - 12th Grades) Senior 4-H Members in Grades 9 - 12 will attend a college and share fair, motivational speaker, a semi-formal dinner and dance, and other recreational activities.
    • Eatonton, GA - (79.0 Miles)

Contact Us:

Keshia Jones
Keshia Jones
4-H Youth Administration
County Extension Agent