4-H Events and Activities

October 2026 e-Newletter link

Georgia 4-H Foundation Holiday Card Contest!

Do you like to draw? Try to design a December holiday card for the Georgia 4-H Foundation, which will be sent to 4-H supporters to express our gratitude and well wishes. Top prize is $100!
Holiday Card Contest Rules:
1. All entries must be the student’s original drawing on an 8.5 x 5.5 inch (or 5.5 x 8.5 inch)sheet of white, unlined paper. (Half sheet of plain white paper!)
2. All entries should somehow include 4-H in the theme for the message or design.
3. All entries must be colorful, so they can be reproduced on the card.
4. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form filled out by the 4-H’er and signed by the county 4-H staff member.
5. All active 4-H members are eligible to participate
6. If any of the above rules are not followed, the entry may be disqualified.
7. Georgia 4-H reserves the right to modify the entry.
8. Mrs. Dinah will pick up entries from the school on September 25, 2026. Or the parent can bring the entries to the office by the Heard County Deadline of September 25, 2026

National 4-H Week

October 4-10, 2026
Community Service Opportunity! Come help us celebrate 4-H Week by making goody bags for the Janitorial Staff on Monday, October 5th, from 4:00-5:00 pm. Parents will need to pick you up from the 4-H Office. Please call the office if you plan on attending. We hope to see you here!
*Parents, please note the date has been changed to make the goody bags. The date is different from what was sent home in the newsletter and the e-newsletter. The correct date is October 5th. Sorry for the confusion.

👻 Monster Mash Fun Night! 🎃

Join Heard County 4-H for a night of fun, food, and spooky activities! 🎨 Monster Milk Jug Craft, 🧁 Cupcake Wars, 💃 Line Dancing, 🍿 Popcorn, 🍕 Pizza & Movies

Who: 4th–7th Graders
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026 - ⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 4-H Office - Old Rec. Dept., 101 Glover Rd., Franklin, GA 30217
💲 $25 per person, ⚠️ Space is limited!

📅 Registration deadline: October 16, 2026

🛏️ Optional: Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, or cushion for movie time.

👥 Teen Leaders Needed! Teen Leaders pay a $10 entry fee.

Get ready for a monster-sized night of 4-H fun! 👻🎃

🎄We Need Your Elves! 🎄

We need a lot of 4-H’ers to help make Breakfast with Santa extra special!

🧝 Elf Training
📅 Tuesday, November 10 - ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 4-H Office
🎄 Wear an elf costume!

📞 Parents: Call the 4-H office to sign your child up. If your elf would like breakfast, tickets are $10 (cash or check only) and must be purchased at the 4-H office.

⭐ Earn Clover Cash: 4-H’ers must attend both Elf Training and Breakfast with Santa.

🎅 Breakfast with Santa

Join us for a fun-filled morning of Christmas cheer!
Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 4-H Gym – Old Rec. Dept., 101 Glover Road, Franklin, GA 30217
💲 Admission: $10 per person - Your ticket includes:
🥞 Pancakes & sausage 🍎 Fresh fruit 🎨 Christmas craft 🍪 Cookie decorating
📸 Photo opportunity with Santa
🎟️ Advance tickets are required to enter the building.

Deadline: Tickets must be purchased at the 4-H Office by November 10, 2026. Elves also need a ticket if they plan to eat.

Come celebrate the season with us! 🎄🎅

Junior Conference

Junior Conference is a fun and educational weekend for 6th–8th grade 4-H'ers. Participants enjoy workshops, community service, and recreational activities while making new friends from across Georgia. Events are planned by the Junior Board of Directors and led by high school-aged Teen Leaders.
Please meet with Mrs. Dinah regarding traveling arrangements with a neighboring county to and from the Conference before the deadline.
When: November 14-15, 2026
Where: Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Cost: $105.00 per 4-H’er
Deadline to register is October 23, 2026

Georgia 4-H S.A.F.E. Teams

There’s still time to sign up! The registration deadline is November 27, 2026.

📞 Call 706-675-3513 if you have questions or to be connected with a S.A.F.E. volunteer coach.

🎯 Come join the fun and discover your new adventure with 4-H S.A.F.E.!

Cloverleaf - Project Achievement DPA

🍀 Choose. Research. Prepare. Present. Achieve! 🍀
4th - 6th Graders—Are You Ready? November is the time to choose a project, learn about your topic, and get ready to present! 📚✨
The 4-H Cloverleaf DPA is a fun way to:
🌟 Learn something new, 🌟 Build confidence, 🌟 Show off your hard work, 🌟 Earn Clover Cash for Cloverleaf Camp through public speaking! You must complete the competition to earn Clover Cash. 📚 Need Help? Call the 4-H Office to schedule a time.
Save the Date! Saturday, February 13, 2027 📍 Chattooga County, Summerville, Georgia
More details will be shared soon. Stay tuned! 🍀