4-H Youth Development

Upcoming Events

• Jan 8 - Jan 9 Livestock Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H Training

  • location_on Calhoun, GA
• Jan 9 - Jan 11 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Jan 10 - Jan 11 Counselor Selection 4-H event

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Jan 10 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the GroupMe for reminders and updates by using this link: https://groupme.com/join_group/110240646/dBQ3jBVA. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Jan 10 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Jan 10 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 10:00am-11:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Jan 13 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Jan 16 - Jan 17 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/additional-opportunities-by-species/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Jan 16 - Jan 18 Project SAFE Indoor Archery Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/disciplines/archery/

  • location_on Perry, GA
• Jan 17 - Jan 18 State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/quiz-bowl/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Jan 24 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Feb 6 - Feb 7 Dairy Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H event

  • location_on Athens, GA
• Feb 7 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the GroupMe for reminders and updates by using this link: https://groupme.com/join_group/110240646/dBQ3jBVA. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Feb 7 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Feb 7 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 10:00am-11:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Feb 10 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Feb 12 - Feb 13 Poultry Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/

  • location_on Perry, GA
• Feb 14 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Feb 16 - Feb 17 LifeSmarts State Championship https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/lifesmarts/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Feb 18 - Feb 22 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show 4-H Livestock event

  • location_on Perry, GA
• Feb 19 - Feb 20 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/

  • location_on Savannah, GA
• Feb 21 - Feb 22 GA 4-H Sporting Clays Invitational https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/

  • location_on Sparta, GA
• Feb 26 - Feb 27 4-H Day at the Capitol 4-H event

  • location_on Atlanta, GA
• Feb 28 - Mar 1 Horse Judging & Hippology Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/

  • location_on Perry, GA
• Mar 10 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Mar 13 - Mar 14 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/

  • location_on Tifton, GA
• Mar 14 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 8:00am-9:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Mar 14 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Mar 17 - Mar 20 Georgia 4-H Basics of Youth Development & Beyond the Basics 4-H training

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Mar 21 - Mar 22 Georgia 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/livestock/

  • location_on Covington, GA
• Mar 21 - Mar 22 Project SAFE 22 Silhouette Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Mar 21 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the GroupMe for reminders and updates by using this link: https://groupme.com/join_group/110240646/dBQ3jBVA. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Mar 21 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Apr 11 - Apr 13 Senior Conference https://georgia4h.org/programs/state-conferences/senior-conference/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Apr 11 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 8:00am-9:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Apr 13 - Apr 14 Middle Georgia Area Wildlife Judging Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about native Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success.

  • location_on Athens, GA
• Apr 14 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA
• Apr 15 - Apr 16 South Georgia Area Wildlife Judging Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about native Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success.

  • location_on Athens, GA
• Apr 17 - Apr 18 Georgia 4-H State Dairy Judging https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/dairy/

  • location_on Athens, GA
• Apr 17 - Apr 18 North Georgia Area Wildlife Judging Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about native Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success.

  • location_on Athens, GA
• Apr 18 - Apr 19 Project SAFE State Air Pistol and Air Rifle Match 4-H Target Sports event

  • location_on Waycross, GA
• Apr 18 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the GroupMe for reminders and updates by using this link: https://groupme.com/join_group/110240646/dBQ3jBVA. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Apr 18 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Butler Creek Stables, 4000 Lewis Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Butler Creek Stables Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Apr 24 - Apr 27 Project SAFE State BB Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA
• Apr 25 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah, GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.

  • location_on Hephzibah, GA