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Lee County
UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

July 6th-10th: 4-H Agent (Ms. Leila) Out of Office July 15th-Wild Adventures Make Up Day for H2O Camp Day 2 July 18th- Chehaw Booth Event: Youth Volunteers Needed! July 19th- Goat and Livestock Entries Due July 22nd- Teen Leader Level 1 Training for Upcoming --7th& 8th Graders/Officer Team July 27th-31st- 4-H Agent (Ms. Leila) Out of Office Image of Lee County 4-H July 2026 Calendar. Selecting this image will take you to our Google sign-up form for this month's events.

Project Achievement for 7th-12th graders

This is a weekend competition at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in early February.  This competition teaches resume building skills, public speaking, and presentation skills.  We start working during the summer portfolio building activities and on the speech in November and finish in February.  If our high school competitors win at this level, they will win the opportunity to represent Southwest District at State 4-H Congress in Atlanta and compete for Master 4-H Status. 12th grade students who compete at DPA receive a 4-H graduation cord. Also at this event, 7th and 9th-11th graders will have the opportunity to run for a District Officer position to represent Lee County and Southwest District.  You must complete a 2 minute campaign speech and posters.  Let us know if you are interested!


Image of a boy holding a shotgun, with a coach standing behind him. The boy is aiming at a clay target during shotgun practiceThe image shows a boy and his shotgun coach practicing shooting clay targets.

SAFE Shooting Sports

Lee County 4-H is the proud home of an award winning 4-H Shotgun Team.  This team is open to 6th -12th graders.  Registration will begin in November.  The shooter must complete a Hunter's Safety Course to compete.  Practices will begin in February and are typically 2 days a week.  The season ends on Mother’s Day weekend with the state match at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Online Hunter's Safety Courses can be found here.


Junior Conference

Junior Conference is a two day recreational and educational opportunity planned for 4-H’ers in the 6th through 8th grades. The 2026 date will be November 8th and 9th.  The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, planned by and led by the Junior Board of Directors.  Recreational programs for 4-H’ers are included to allow 4-H’ers to interact with youth from all over Georgia.  Educational workshops, community service, and recreation are led by high school-aged teen leaders. If you would like to attend or apply to teach a class, please contact us!


School Year Programs

Lee County 4-H conducts science lessons in all Lee County 5th-grade classrooms during the school year. Outside of the classroom, Lee County 4-H hosts monthly County Council Meetings, specialty club meetings, and competition practices. 

For the 2026-2027 Program Year, we are offering: 

  • Cloverleaf and Jr/Sr Project Achievement: Cloverleaf: 4th-6th. Jr/Sr: 7th-12th. This contest also offers youth in 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th grades the chance to run for Junior or Senior District Board. 
  • County Council Meetings: Officers are elected for each program year and lead these monthly meetings starting with Parliamentary Procedure and the 4-H Pledge. Afterwards, we participate in student-led activities and presentations and end with free time. Students will also receive next month's calendar at this event and learn about upcoming 4-H Opportunities. 
  • Science Labs: Monthly hands-on science experiment for youth to participate in. Often takes place after school. 
  • S.A.F.E. Archery Team: 4th -12th Grades. This team practices every Tuesday evening at Shiver Outdoor and Archery starting in October and ending in May. Dues for this team are $150 for the year. They compete in two State 4-H Archery Contests, Indoor and Outdoor. 
  • S.A.F.E. Shotgun Team: 6th -12th Grades. This team practices every Tuesday and Thursday beginning in February until May with occasional practices in the summer and fall. Dues for this team are $250 for the year. Youth on this team will need to attend a qualifier to make it to the State Contest in May. Lee County 4-H is a Qualifier Host. 
  • Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging: Youth will learn how to make good consumer choices, attend a District Contest, and compete as a team or as individuals. 
  • SOWEGA 4-H Horse Club: This club welcomes 4th-12th Grade youth. They compete in 3 different Equine related contests such as Horse Quiz Bowl, Horse Judging, and Hippology. Youth interested in horses can also compete in the State 4-H Horse Show and its Educational Contests. 
  • Wildlife Judging Team: Challenges youth in grades 4-12 to learn about Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success. 
  • Specialty Programs: Lee County 4-H offers 7th-12th Graders Teen Leader Trainings to allow them to participate in a leadership role at local and state 4-H events. Throughout the year, we will participate in various community service opportunities and special weekend or weekday events such as the Pollinator Census, Food Drive Box Packing, Animal Shelter Donations and Visits, Thank you letters to State Representatives, The Heart of Albany Fest, Leesburg BurgBash, and more.