4-H Youth Development

Newton County 4-H

Newton County 4-H is gearing up for Summer Activities for 2019:

Fall and Back to School Activities:

For those who are in 4th-12th grades, homeschooled or not in a 4-H Club at school, please join us for County Council Meetings. We meet every third Tuesday of the month at Oxford City Hall (unless otherwise specified) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Homeschool Club for 3rd - 6th Grade Homeschoolers. This club meeting will meet on the third Friday of the month at the 4-H office.

Look for more information coming soon.

For a complete calendar of events, please click on 2018-2019 Calendar:

4-H Paperwork:

Code of Conduct
Medical Information and Release Form (Gives permission in case medication is needed)
Medicine Form (If medication should be administered during camp)

Below are some of 4-H's most broadly useful resources from the Georgia 4-H website. Please contact us for more information about participating in any of these programs through this county office.

4-H Resources:

Summer Camp County offices promote and coordinate 4-H summer camp experiences unlike any other in the county. Counties travel to unique 4-H centers across the state offering fun, friendship and adventure for over 8,000 4-H'ers each summer. Visit the Georgia 4-H Website

Environmental Education The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program is one of the nation’s largest and oldest providers of local environmental education, serving over 45,000 people annually. The research-based curriculum provides hands-on learning experiences aligned with Georgia Performance Standards.

Livestock Program The Georgia 4-H Livestock Program gives students the opportunity to practice and acquire new knowledge in the fields of animal science, business, time management and leadership.

Project Achievement This core program showcases the work and success of 4-H'ers through presentations and portfolios on numerous topics. Members compete against their peers at the local, district and state levels in an effort to master their project.

Become a Volunteer The Georgia 4-H Foundation relies heavily on the efforts of volunteers to help coordinate and organize yearly alumni & friends events. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, read more about becoming a volunteer at the Georgia 4-H website.

Project S.A.F.E. Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) is a curriculum based and designed to assist young people in personal development, establish a personal environmental ethic and explore life-long vocational and avocational activities.

Military Programs UGA Extension Military Outreach builds partnerships and provides programs that help Georgia military families find positive ways to cope with the stress of military life.

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For more information, please call our office at 770-784-2010 or email Terri Fullerton, County Extension Agent - 4-H Youth, at tkimble@uga.edu or Kim Lawrence, County Extension 4-H Program Assistant, at klawrenc@uga.edu.