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Please see all upcoming activities in 4-H below. If you would like to register, please click on the photo and it will take you to the registration page. 


Tractor Supply Paper Clover CampaignPlease help support Monroe County 4-H by purchasing a clover at the Forsyth location of Tractor Supply. It is a $1.00 donation per clover. 70% of clover sales come back to our county 4-H program to help us grow strong leaders. Please consider purchasing a clover or two during this promotion.
Green Thumb ClubJoin us as we grow, nurture, and harvest plants for our community. Our May meetings are Tuesdays May 13th from 3:30-5pm and May 27th from 9am - 12pm and they are open to 4th - 12th grade. For our May 27th meeting drop-off and pickup will be at the garden. We will also be taking a field trip to see our Master Gardener, Mr. Arthur's, garden. Register here.
Shoot the 'HoochKick off the summer with a day of tubing in Helen, GA on May 29th. Lunch will be provided. We'll meet at the 4-H office at 8 am and return by 6 pm. Cost: $20. Register here.
Teen Leader TrainingMay 28th, 9am - 6:30pm. Training covers leadership skills, conflict management, working with younger ages, and Teen Leader responsibilities. Cost: $30 (covers lunch, bowling, and Teen Leader nametag). Call or come by the 4-H Office by May 19th to register.
4-H Summer Fun 2025
fileWe have an exciting summer planned with adventures for everyone! From splashing at water parks to exploring safaris, enjoying arcades, and so much more – get ready for a summer of fun!! Summer Fun Sign Up is Friday, May 9th at the 4-H Office. Spots are very limited. Payment must be made at the time of sign-up to reserve a spot.
Volunteers NeededWe still need 1 male volunteer for Cloverleaf Camp. Please call the 4-H Office is interested.
Green Thumb ClubOur June & July meetings will be every Thursday from 9am - 12pm and they are open to 4th - 12th grade. Drop off and pick up will be at the garden. We will not be able to meet June 19th because Mrs. Rachel will be at camp. However, you are more than welcome to help care for the garden in your own time. We will also host a summer cookout highlighting some of our garden’s harvest. Date is to be determined. Register here..
fileArchery Coaches/Volunteers Needed We have had a good bit of interest in an archery club we just need the help getting it started. We are looking for volunteers to help coach and lead a 4-H archery club. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact the Extension/4-H Office. You can also find out more about becoming a volunteer here.
fileJoin us as we grow, nurture, and harvest plants for our community. Our April meetings will be April 8, 9, 22, and 23. Our April 8th and 9th meetings are during Spring Break. They will be from 9am - 12pm and they are open to 4th - 12th grade. Our April 22nd and 23rd meetings will resume the regular schedule of 3:30 - 5pm with 4th & 5th graders at the first meeting and 6th - 12th graders at the second meeting.
fileExperience the excitement of 4-H summer camp in just one day! Join us for an adventure-packed trip to Fortson 4-H Center, where you'll get a taste of camp life without the overnight stay. Enjoy activities like canoeing, archery, climbing wall, zipline, Farm to Plate, swimming, and herpetology. Don't miss this fun-filled day of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration! Date: Friday, May 30th. Time: 8:15am – 5:00pm. Cost: $30 (includes lunch). Open to 4th – 8th graders. Spaces are limited, and spots are not guaranteed. You must come by or call the 4-H office by April 11th to register.



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