4-H Youth Development
About 4-H
4-H is a youth development program designed to build leadership skills, public speaking skills, citizenship, community service, and work readiness. The mission of Georgia 4-H is to give youth a chance to "learn by doing" through experiences focused on agriculture issues, S.T.E.A.M developmental skills, food and nutrition, health, and life skills. 4-H participants share the skills and knowledge they've gained through county, district, state, and national competition events. 4-H is exploring, discovering, encouraging, challenging, and, of course, having fun with local meetings, events, and clubs.
The Georgia 4-H Program receives support from the United States Department of Agriculture, the University of Georgia, local and county governments, and donors.
The Pike County Program
Pike County 4-H offers programs and activities for grades 1 through 12 (ages 5 and up). There are opportunities for in-school, homeschool, and after-school activities throughout the year. Pike County 4-H also provides summer activities like camps, fun days, and educational events.
In-School Club Meetings
School club meetings can start as early as 4th grade and continue into 6th grade. Brandi Baade, 4-H agent, currently serves Pike County Elementary School, Pike County Middle School, and CrossPointe Christian Academy. Students learn hands-on lessons about agriculture, weather, water conservation, life science, nutrition, and more.
Specialty Club Meetings
Pike County 4-H offers many different clubs during and after school. We are always updating our clubs and activities based on youth interest and volunteers. Currently, we have horse club, Archery, Shotgun team, BB team, Poultry judging, Wildlife judging, Homeschool club, Cloverbuds S.T.E.A.M meetings, and Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging, among many others.
What Can My Student Participate In?
Any person, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability, may enroll as a 4-H member. The 4-H program is separated into groups based on the grade and age of participants. Cloverbuds covers 1st through 3rd grade. Cloverleaf covers 4th through 6th grade. Juniors are 7th and 8th graders. Seniors are 9th through 12th graders. Based on your student's age, they may be able to participate in the club or activity of their choice.
If there are any questions on what your student can participate in, please contact us at the office.
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Become a 4-H'er! Call 770-567-2010, come by our Office, or fill out our online membership form to join!
The 4-H pledge
"I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living for my CLUB, my COMMUNITY, my COUNTRY, and my WORLD.
The 4-H motto is "TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER."
The 4-H slogan is "LEARN BY DOING."
The 4-H colors are green and white and the emblem is the four-leaf clover.
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Gracelyn - Master Horseman -
Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging -
Kaden - Hog Show -
James - 1st place Cloverleaf Compound Archery -
BB Team Bake Sale
State and Local 4-H Events
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May 6 Journey to Master Horseman Club We’re excited to announce our brand-new Master Horseman Club designed for 7th–12th grade students. This club is a multi-year project designed to help youth work toward earning the prestigious master 4-H'er in Horse title! Program Details: - Cost: $50 registration fee - Must own or lease a horse for the project - 8 Monthly Meetings - Limited to 8 participants – first come, first serve sign-up Call 770-567-2010 or email brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu for registration details or spot availability.
- Meansville, GA
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Sep 9 - Sep 10 Forestry Field Day, Northwest District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
- Conyers, GA - (52.0 Miles)
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Nov 2 - Nov 3 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Jackson Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Jefferson, GA - (86.0 Miles)
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Jan 29 - Feb 1 Southeast District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 4-H Project Achievement
- Eatonton, GA - (60.0 Miles)