ACTIVITIES
Community Service
Oconee County 4-H members are involved in their community in many ways. They believe in giving back to their community and participate in many community service projects each year:
- Monthly Road Clean-Ups
- Ring Salvation Army Christmas Bell
- Rivers Alive!
- New ideas each year
Livestock Shows
From first through twelfth grade, 4-H members learn to raise, care, and exhibit their animals. Georgia 4-H offers a variety of livestock opportunities. Email Carsen Dean, Oconee County Extension ANR agent for more informaiton: crdean125@uga.edu.
Project Achievement
Project Achievement is one of the most prominent 4-H competitions. It helps 4-H'ers develop both oral and written communication skills while giving them the opportunity to investigate or research a topic of their interest. 5th and 6th grade students will sign up through their club meeting teachers. Read more about Project Achievement.
Georgia 4-H Camps and Conferences
4-H camp is the highlight of the summer for Oconee 4-H members. Over 9,000 children ages 9 through 19 annually attend Georgia 4-H Camp for a week each summer.
Georgia 4-H has 5 separate 4-H Centers, each with its own camping program. Every camp is a world unto its own, with a theme full of adventure, friendship, and fun.
The 5 Georgia 4-H Centers are:
- Wahsega 4-H Center, located in Dahlonega, Georgia
- Burton 4-H Center, located on Tybee Island
- Jekyll Island 4-H Center, located on Jekyll Island
- Fortson 4-H Center, located in Hampton, Georgia
- Rock Eagle 4-H Center, located in Eatonton, Georgia
Judging Teams
A wide variety of judging teams gives 4-H'ers the opportunity to learn more about the subject being judged, develop self-confidence and compete on a state and national level. Read more about Judging Teams.
Project S.A.F.E.
Shooting Awareness, Fun, and Education
Through shooting sports, participants learn safe shooting skills while developing their abilities at all skill levels.
Currently, Oconee County 4-H offers a shotgun S.A.F.E. Team and is available for Oconee County residents in 6th - 12th Grade. Georgia 4-H Project S.A.F.E. provides curriculum for youth and adult volunteers.
Oconee County 4-H currently does not offer S.A.F.E. BB, S.A.F.E. Archery, or S.A.F.E. Rifle Programs.