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4-H Project Achievement

Project Achievement is one of our core 4-H programs.

A 4-H Project Achievement demonstration is a "show & tell" presentation using posters, slides, and other visuals that teaches others something about the project area.

Project Achievement offers more than 50 different areas of interest.  


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4-H Project Achievement


Mrs. Dinah with a group of 4-H'er and Teen Leaders that participated in Cloverleaf DPA at Rome, GA. February 2025 Cloverleaf DPA 2026

Please check this page at the end of the year for the upcoming DPA.


Cloverleaf Project Achievement:

4th-6th graders

Will update the date once received.

This competition is for 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students.  Students choose a topic from the project list and present an illustrated demonstration (speech).  Speeches should be 4 to 6 minutes in length and use posters or other visuals to emphasize key points.  Please note the exception to speech (Performing Arts, food labs, creative stitchery) listed on the Cloverleaf Project list.

 


Juniors Project Achievement:

7th & 8th graders

 February 26-28, 2027, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Project Achievement for junior (7th and 8th-grade) 4-H'ers is a two-part competition: a portfolio and a speech. A portfolio is a 2-page document listing the activities in which the student has participated within the calendar year. The portfolio is worth 40% of the student's score. Students also present a 7-9-minute illustration demonstration about a topic of interest to them. (Exceptions - performing arts projects, food labs, and fashion review.) Demonstration value is 60% of the total score.

Portfolios must be submitted to the 4-H office by the announced December due date each year. Students will then present their demonstrations at District Project Achievement at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in March.


Senior Project Achievement:

9th - 12th Graders

February 26-28, 2027 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Project Achievement for senior (high school) 4-H'ers is also a two-part competition. For seniors, each component is valued at 50% of the total score. Senior 4-H'ers who win at the district project achievement will advance to State 4-H Congress in July.