UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

How-to-Get-Involved

Ways to get involved with Richmond County 4-H:

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, 602 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901.

 Click here to enroll online


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


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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).

Categories of Volunteers (See full description in the UGA Extension Volunteer Policy Overview):

General Volunteer
Screened Volunteer
Screened Volunteer Working with Youth

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


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4H-Calendar-Events

View upcoming GA and Richmond County 4-H events listed below. Find Richmond County 4-H local events and registration information on the Newsletter and Announcements page. Make plans to join us at our upcoming events!



Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA
  • Oct 3 - Oct 14 Georgia National Fair State event
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 3 - Oct 7 GJNLS Market Lamb & Market Goat Show 4-H Livestock event
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 3 - Oct 13 Georgia National Fair Georgia National Fair
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 8 - Oct 9 Cloverleaf Conference - Rock Eagle Afternoon of fun attending classes, recreation, and a pizza party! Juniors and Seniors teach the classes to Cloverleafs.
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Oct 8 Skate Night with Richmond County 4-H Richmond County 4-H'ers and family are invited to attend Skate Night at Skateland of Augusta. Parents skate FREE! The cost is $7.00 per 4-H'er or sibling, unless under 35 inches and not skating. Cost includes skates, hotdog, and a drink. Everyone entering Skateland must follow Skateland's dress code as well as the school dress code and 4-H's Code of Conduct. 4-H'ers must have signed Code of Conduct and Medical Release Form to participate.
    • Augusta, GA
  • Oct 11 - Oct 12 4-H Day at the Fair 4-H event at the Georgia National Fair
    • Perry, GA
  • Oct 19 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 2024-2025 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. The fishing club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. ​​​​​​​ Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed 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.
    • Hephzibah, GA
  • Oct 19 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 2024-2025 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. The horse club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. ​​​​​​​ Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay the $10.00 annual registration fee and return a signed 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.
    • Hephzibah, GA
  • Oct 22 Richmond County 4-H County Council Meeting Join Richmond County 4-H as we kick off a new year of monthly County Council Meetings. County Council is open to 6th through 12th grade students in Richmond County who are interested in engaging activities, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities. No fee required. For more information about County Council, please contact Donita Legoas at Donita.legoas@uga.edu
    • Augusta, GA
  • Oct 25 - Oct 27 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training 4-H Target Sports Training
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Oct 26 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2024-2025 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, and May, at 736 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901, in Saint John United Methodist Church. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee. 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.
    • Augusta, GA