UGA Extension Office

Upcoming Programs

All 4-H'ers (4th-12th)

Elite Northeast Trivia Tournament - Monday April 1
All Northeast District 4-H'ers in the 6th-12th grades are invited to attend the Elite Northeast District Trivia Tournament that will be held from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Monday, April 1 at the Butts County Extension Office in Jackson. Up to 16 4-H'ers from each county can compete on a maximum of two teams in hopes of winning the coveted trivia championship belt that is currently being held by Monroe County. Note: This event is FULL

Pet Food Drive - Friday March 29
Jasper County 4-H is partnering with Butts County 4-H for a pet foods drive! This service project is happening in conjunction with the Elite Northeast Trivia Tournament hosted by Butts County 4-H. Please bring any donations you would like to contribute to the Jasper County Extension Office (162 N. Warren St in Monticello) by Friday March 29. Donations will support Butts County Animal Control (Butts Mutts & Klassy Kats) and Winging Cat Rescue. 
Jasper County 4-H is partnering with Butts County 4-H for a pet food drive! This service project is happening in conjunction with the Elite NE District Trivia contest hosted by Butts County 4-H. Please bring any donations you would like to contribute to the Jasper County Extension Office (162 N. Warren Street in Monticello) by Friday March 29.Jasper County 4-H is partnering with Butts County 4-H for a pet food drive! This service project is happening in conjunction with the Elite NE District Trivia contest hosted by Butts County 4-H. Please bring any donations you would like to contribute to the Jasper County Extension Office (162 N. Warren Street in Monticello) by Friday March 29.

Vidalia Onion Fundraiser - Order NOW!
It's vidalia onion time! Jasper County 4-H is raising money for our 4-H programs! Please call us at 706-468-6479, come by our office at 162 N. Warren St in Monticello, or email uge2159@uga.edu to order 5 lbs, 10 lbs, 25 lbs, or 50 lbs of sweet Vidalia onions. Red onions are available upon request. We will be accepting orders until April 10th by cash or check only. 

Cloverleaf (4th-6th)

In-School Club Meetings
In Jasper County, all 4th and 5th graders enroll in 4-H, and they will attend four grade level meetings this year during school. Those who have chosen to participate in the new "4-H Focus" STEAM club will get 4-H enrichment each Monday during the school day. 

Junior (7th & 8th)

Junior Rally - April 20-21
All Jasper County 6th-8th grade 4-H'ers are invited to attend the NE & NW District Junior Rally on April 20-21, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday) at Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega!  There will be exciting things to do like your choice of ropes course obstacles (flying squirrel, zip line, climing wall, or low ropes), talent show, daning, campfire with s'mores, community serivce projects, the annual glow-in-the-dark Easter Egg Hunt, plus plenty of time to hang out with all your 4-H friends from both districts. The early bird registration fee is $85.00 through April 10. Contact Kasey Hall at kcreid@uga.edu to register. 

Senior (9th-12th)

Senior Conference - April 6-7
All current 9th-12th graders are invited to the "4-H Prom" on April 6-7 (Saturday & Sunday) at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center! There will be a semi-formal/formal dance, an after-dance party with inflatable obstacles and a mechanical bull, a share fair including college recruiters, a motivational speakers, spending time with your old and new 4-H friends from across Georgia, free pizza, and lots of FUN! The early bird registration fee is $80.00 through March 27. Contact Kasey Hall at kcreid@uga.edu to register. 

 


Elite Northeast Trivia Tournament
Pet Food Drive - Spring Service Project
Vidalia Onion Fundraiser
Junior Rally
Senior Conference

Upcoming Events

Jul 31 - Aug 5 Southern Regional Horse Championship Perry, GA 4-H Event
Aug 10 - Aug 12 NE District Officer Leadership Retreat Dahlonega, GA NE District 4-H event
Aug 17 - Aug 18 LifeSmarts Training Camp Conyers, GA LifeSmarts provides real-world education for students who learn about core consumer topics and develop critical thinking skills. Participants focus on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. The goal of LifeSmarts is to create consumer savvy young people who will be well equipped for adult life in today’s complex, global marketplace.
Aug 24 - Aug 25 Twilight on the Lake Eatonton, GA 4-H event
Aug 24 - Aug 25 Georgia 4-H State Land Judging Contest Watkinsville, GA 4-H event
Sep 14 - Sep 15 Mission Make-It Eatonton, GA Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge was created in 2015 to expose middle school students to the engineering design process through non-competitive means. Mission Make-It include 2 hands-on workshops taught by teen leaders, an exhibit opportunity for youth to showcase their prior work in the area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and a guest speaker!