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Pike County
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Project Achievement

pike county 4-h project achievement overview

What is Project Achievement?

District Project Achievement is a signature event within Georgia 4-H programming. Through Project Achievement, students choose a topic they are passionate about, conduct research, and develop a formal presentation that demonstrates both subject matter knowledge and public speaking skills. 4-Hers compete in a wide range of categories, including performing arts, communications, agriculture, engineering, and target sports. The process encourages youth to build confidence, strengthen research and organizational skills, and grow as leaders while discovering and developing their individual talents. Students who compete in Project Achievement may have the opportunity to receive awards and/or scholarships for their hard work


Information

Cloverleaf: 4th - 6th Grade

Juniors: 7th - 8th Grade

Seniors: 9th - 12th Grade


2026 cloverleaf dpa students smiling with a pike county sign

Cloverleaf Project Achievement: 4th-6th grade

Cloverleaf DPA is open to all 4th-6th grade 4-H students. There are many project areas, including but not limited to: dog care and training, sports, history, arts and crafts, livestock, outdoor recreation, and more! Let us know what topics you might be interested in, and we can help you narrow down your project.

How Do You Get Started?

  1. Pick a topic that interests YOU! It can be anything!
  2. Research that topic using credible resources. What's a credible source? A credible source is a trustworthy source, so make sure you do your research on websites that end in .edu, .org, or .gov instead of websites that end in .com or .net.
  3. Write your speech! Include an introduction (with a catchy hook), three body paragraphs highlighting your topic, and a conclusion.
  4. Create your poster or slides! It can be on a trifold board, poster board, or on PowerPoint slides. Be sure to use large words and pictures so that your poster can be seen clearly in the video submission with a neat disposition. Your poster should complement your speech.
  5. Practice your speech and time yourself! Your speech should be between 3 and 5 minutes long. You do not have to memorize your speech - notes on index cards are a great way to practice and present your speech.
  6. Questions?  Contact the Pike County Extension office at (770) 567-2010 or pike.extension@uga.edu

To see a video of what a final 4-H Project Achievement demonstration looks like, check out the examples in the Project Achievement Resources section below.

Junior/Senior Project Achievement: 7th-12th grade

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

  • Choose a topic within one of these project areas:
  • Must submit a portfolio documenting your learning and work in your project area
  • Assistance is available from the 4-H office to help prepare

Portfolio rules

Portfolios are very easy to do! It is just a list of all of the activities that you have participated in both inside and outside of 4-H from January 1st to December 31st. The portfolio may be handwritten or typed. It should contain a one-page cover letter, two pages of project and 4-H accomplishments, and two pages of supporting material.

The cover letter is a tool of introduction. There are no rules to its content. The letter should be addressed “Dear Project Judge” and signed by the 4-H’er. The cover letter can address any information or time. It may also address future goals.


Resources