UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

Get Involved. Check out all the great opportunities 4-H has available. Contact 706-821-2350 for more information.

Ways to get involved with Richmond County 4-H:

If you're child has not previously participated in activities with Richmond County 4-H, you can enroll in Richmond County 4-H with the online submission link shown below or submit an enrollment form to Richmond County 4-H. Email completed forms to uge3245f@uga.edu or deliver to Richmond County 4-H, 501 Greene Street, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30901. If your child has participated with Richmond County 4-H in the past or if you are not sure, please contact our office to ask us to check if your child is already enrolled in our 4-H system and find out more information about renewing your child's involvement.

 Click here to enroll online for youth who have not participated with richmond county 4-h programs in the past


Use these links to download your Code of Conduct and Medical Release Forms needed to attend all 4 H events:  

Code of Conduct

Medical Release Form


How To Create An Account To Pay Registration Fees Online

1. Visit the Extension Registration Portal

2. In the top right hand corner, select Login or Create an Account

3. Select Parent Login from the drop down menu

4. Put in your information and continue

5. Put in your family information and continue

6. Select Add a Member and put in your child's information


Apply now to serve as a 4-H Volunteer with Richmond County 4-H!

Apply online

Requirements:

Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteers working with youth must complete a volunteer application online, supply 3 non-related references, pass a background check, complete an Adult Code of Conduct agreement and complete the online training, Georgia 4-H: Working with Youth & Managing Risk.
Volunteer drivers must pass a Motor Vehicle screening (included in volunteer application).

Call (706) 821-2350  or email uge3245f@uga.edu for more information.


Staff Listing


Upcoming Events

  • Jul 20 - Jul 24 Richmond County 4-H Sewing Club Beginner and Intermediate Workshop Beginner workshop participants will learn how to mend a hole in their clothes, sew on a button, pick out the best fabric to use for a project, and use a sewing machine to create a pillow or utility apron. Intermediate workshop participants who attended the Part 1 Workshop in the Fall of 2025 will review basic skills and use a sewing machine to create a bucket hat. Basic sewing supplies will be provided. Ages 8 to 18 are welcome to participate! Limited to the first 10 participants to register. **Registered participants should attend all 5 sessions.**
    • Hephzibah, GA
  • Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
    • Atlanta, GA
  • Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
    • Atlanta, GA
  • Jul 28 - Aug 4 Southern Regionals Horse Show https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/southern-regional-4-h-horse-championships/
    • Perry, GA
  • Aug 11 Richmond County 4-H Open House and Club Sign Up Day Students in grades 4-12 (public, private, charter, and homeschool included) and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend and find out about all the great opportunities and clubs available. Don't Miss the Door Prizes! Registration Due August 7: Call (706)821-2350 or Email uge3245f@uga.edu to register. Hotdogs and drinks will be available for those who register by the due date!
    • Hephzibah, GA
  • Aug 15 4-H Certified Teen Leader Training Calling all 6th - 11th graders in Richmond County! Certified Teen Leader Training is Saturday, August 15, 9am-4pm, at the 4-H Clubhouse! What does a certified teen leader do? They bridge the gap between extension adult leaders and younger 4-H’ers by helping at local 4-H events, assisting at club meetings, decorating for events, teaching workshops, mentoring peers, assisting at day camps, project achievement, and statewide events! Your participation makes a difference! $25 registration includes training, lunch, snacks, t-shirt, and an official Georgia 4-H Teen Leader name badge. Deadline to register and pay is Monday, August 10.
    • Hephzibah, GA
  • Aug 20 - Aug 21 Georgia 4-H State Land Judging Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/land-judging/
    • Athens, GA
  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge Georgia 4-H provides this exciting opportunity for students to engage in the engineering design process, teamwork, critical thinking, and positive youth development! Mission Make-It includes 2 hands-on workshops, an exhibit opportunity for youth to showcase their prior work in the area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and a guest speaker! https://georgia4h.org/science-technology-engineering-math/mission-make-it/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 4-H Day at UGA Football 4-H Event
    • Athens, GA
  • Sep 18 - Sep 20 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Sep 19 - Sep 20 Food Showcase https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/foodshowcase/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Sep 24 - Sep 25 State 4-H Forestry Field Day https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
    • Athens, GA
  • Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Dahlonega, GA
  • Oct 6 - Oct 8 AmeriCorps New Service Year Orientation AmeriCorps training
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Oct 8 - Oct 19 Georgia National Fair https://www.georgianationalfair.com/
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 8 - Oct 12 State 4-H/FFA Market Lamb & Market Goat Show https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/georgia-4-h-and-ffa-state-livestock-shows/
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 16 - Oct 17 4-H Day at the Fair Georgia National Fair
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 23 - Oct 25 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Nov 12 - Nov 13 Counties of Practice Meeting Two Counties of Practice is a professional learning circle that facilitates discussion and provides mentorship to agents, educators, AmeriCorps, and program assistants with less than five years experience. www.georgia4h.org
    • Athens, GA
  • Nov 14 - Nov 16 Junior Conference 4-H Event
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Nov 19 - Nov 20 Step Up and Lead 4-H Event
    • Savannah, GA
  • Nov 21 - Nov 22 Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4 - 6 Grades) Rock Eagle https://georgia4h.org/cloverleaf-project-achievement-grades-4-6/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Dec 12 - Dec 14 Fall Forum 4-H Event
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jan 8 - Jan 11 Counselor Selection Summer Camp counselor selection
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jan 8 - Jan 10 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jan 15 - Jan 17 Project SAFE Indoor Archery Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/disciplines/archery/
    • Perry, GA
  • Feb 17 - Feb 21 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Feb 20 - Feb 21 GA 4-H Sporting Clays Invitational https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Sparta, GA
  • Mar 11 - Mar 12 Counties of Practice Meeting Three Counties of Practice is a professional learning circle that facilitates discussion and provides mentorship to agents, educators, AmeriCorps, and program assistants with less than five years experience. www.georgia4h.org
    • Athens, GA
  • Mar 12 - Mar 13 Step Up and Lead 4-H event
    • Tifton, GA
  • Mar 19 - Mar 20 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Savannah, GA
  • Apr 3 - Apr 5 Senior Conference (9th - 12th Grades) 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Apr 10 - Apr 12 Southeast Junior Spring Conference for 6th-8th graders 4-H event
    • Jekyll Island, GA
  • Apr 17 - Apr 18 Project SAFE State Air Pistol and Air Rifle Match Target sports event
    • Waycross, GA
  • Apr 23 - Apr 26 Project SAFE State BB Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Apr 30 - May 2 Project SAFE State Archery and 22 Rifle Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • May 7 - May 9 Project SAFE State Modified Trap Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Perry, GA
  • May 28 - May 31 Project SAFE State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Savannah, GA
  • Jun 1 - Jun 4 Georgia 4-H Officer Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/officer-training-local-county-district-and-state/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jun 3 - Jun 5 Georgia 4-H Ambassador Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/4-h-ambassadors/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jun 7 - Jun 8 First Day of Summer Camp 4-H Summer Camp
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jun 25 - Jun 28 State 4-H Council 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jul 20 - Jul 24 State 4-H Congress 4-H Event
    • Atlanta, GA
  • Oct 7 - Oct 18 Georgia National Fair Join for 4-H Day at the Fair
    • Perry, GA
  • Nov 13 - Nov 15 Junior Conference 4-H Event
    • Eatonton, GA