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UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5 PM. Office is closed daily 12 PM - 1 PM for lunch.
Office: 229-333-5185

 


Poster of a 4-H'er rock climbing beside text reading Georgia, Head, Heart, Hands, Health.

About 4-H

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, empowering six million young people throughout the United States. 4-H reaches every corner of our nation—from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. 4-H helps shape youth to move our country and the world forward in ways that no other youth organization can. Parents love the proven results, kids love that 4-H is FUN!

Eligibility

Any person, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability may enroll as a 4-H member. Youth who are in grades 4 through 12 may enroll in 4-H clubs and groups. Children must be at least 9 years of age to participate. 4-H does not charge dues or require uniforms. However, there are fees and dress associated with certain events and programs.

4-H Motto

To Make the Best Better

4-H Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grown, and work together as catalysts for positive change.

4-H Core Values

Agriculture, Citizenship, Communication, Environment, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Leadership


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4-H Washington Internship
4-H Washington Internship Banks County 4-H alumnus Georgia Simmons has been in the center of the political action this fall with the Georgia 4-H Washington DC Intern Program working in the office of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock. By Josie Smith, Cooper Hardy | Published: 12/3/2024
A Shared Harvest
A Shared Harvest At Mark’s Melon Patch, UGA Extension plays a key role in supporting agritourism and farming traditions through expert advice and collaboration. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 10/24/2024
Best Week Ever
Best Week Ever Every summer, thousands of children and teenagers load up in buses and vans at UGA Cooperative Extension offices and wave goodbye to their parents, many for the first time, and head to camp. By Josie Smith | Published: 10/7/2024