4-H Youth Development
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.
Use these links to download your Code of Conduct and Medical Release Forms needed to attend all 4 H events:
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!
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
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May 16 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.
- Augusta, GA
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May 16 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.
- Augusta, GA
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May 23 - May 25 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
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May 26 - May 29 Georgia 4-H Officer Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/officer-training-local-county-district-and-state/
- Eatonton, GA
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May 28 - May 30 Georgia 4-H Ambassador Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/4-h-ambassadors/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 1 - Jun 6 Marine Exploration Camp at Burton 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Marine Exploration Camp is open to 6th-8th graders. Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island has six acres on a tidal creek surrounded by marsh! A week of camp includes a Savannah River dinner cruise, a trip to River Street, indoor and outdoor camp recreation, a shark dissection, and a swim shirt. Cost includes lodging, meals, and transportation. The Camper Information form and non-refundable $75 deposit must be submitted by March 4, 2026 to register. Final payments are due by May 8, 2026.
- Augusta, GA
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Jun 2 - Jun 3 Georgia 4-H State Horse Judging & Hippology Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/
- Perry, GA
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Jun 2 - Jun 7 State 4-H Horse Show https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/state-horse-show-and-educational-contest/
- Perry, GA
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Jun 8 - Jun 13 Wilderness Challenge Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Wilderness Challenge Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center in the North Georgia Mountains is a week-long camp for current *6th, 7th, or 8th graders. Campers will experience outdoor adventures and learn about shelter making, campfires, outdoor cooking, water purification and geology. Cost includes lodging, meals, transportation, a t-shirt, plus canopy zip lining, kayaking, high ropes activities and a whitewater rafting trip. The Camper Information form and $75 non-refundable deposit is due no later than March 4, 2026 to register for this event. Final camp payment is due by May 8, 2026. *6th graders must be 12 years old by the week of camp.
- Augusta, GA
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Jun 8 - Jun 13 Senior EXTREME Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Senior EXTREME Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center is a week-long camp for current 9th through 12th graders. Senior EXTREME Camp is a more primitive camping experience, including tent camping, preparation of camper’s own meals, and a focus on outdoor recreational activities. Cost includes transportation, lodging, meals, and activities. The Camper Information form and $75 non-refundable deposit is due no later than April 3, 2026. Final camp payment is due by May 8, 2026.
- Augusta, GA
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Jun 15 - Jun 20 Cloverleaf Summer Camp at Fortson 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Cloverleaf Camp is open to 4th-6th graders. Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, GA provides an outdoor summer program unparalleled in the nation. Fortson has 77 acres of forest, field, pond and wetlands! Cloverleaf Camp at Fortson 4-H Center is a week-long experience that includes swimming, zip-lining, nature trail and night hikes, crafts, indoor and outdoor recreation and a trip to Spivey Splash Water Park, a water bottle and a t-shirt! Richmond County 4-H Club Camp registration opens February 1, 2026! The cost of camp includes lodging, food, transportation, insurance, a water bottle, a 4-H camp t-shirt, and all activities. $75 non-refundable deposit and Camper Information form are due by April 3, 2026 to reserve a spot. All Cloverleaf Camp fees must be paid by June 5, 2026.
- Augusta, GA
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Jun 16 Summer Foodie Camp Looking for a summer activity that is both fun and educational? Stir up some fun at Summer Foodie Camp! Join Ms. Zoe and Ms. Terri for two days of cooking, learning, and fun. This hands-on camp for Grades 4–8 will help youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning about healthy eating and kitchen safety. June 16–17, 2026 10 AM–5 PM Early Bird Registration: $75 through May 25 at 11:59 PM Regular Registration after May 25: $90 Space is limited. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. Register at bit.ly/FoodieCamp26 and select Summer Foodie Camp for Club Name.
- Marietta, GA
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Jun 17 Summer Foodie Camp Looking for a summer activity that is both fun and educational? Stir up some fun at Summer Foodie Camp! Join Ms. Zoe and Ms. Terri for two days of cooking, learning, and fun. This hands-on camp for Grades 4–8 will help youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning about healthy eating and kitchen safety. June 16–17, 2026 10 AM–5 PM Early Bird Registration: $75 through May 25 at 11:59 PM Regular Registration after May 25: $90 Space is limited. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. Register at bit.ly/FoodieCamp26 and select Summer Foodie Camp for Club Name.
- Marietta, GA
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Jun 26 - Jun 29 State 4-H Council https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/state-council/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 26 - Jun 29 Georgia 4-H State Council at Rock Eagle Registration is now open for 8th-12th graders. State 4-H Council, a Georgia 4-H core program, is the constitutional meeting of the Georgia 4-H Council and will include the election of Georgia 4-H State Officers. This annual meeting hosts multiple events, competitions, and training for youth and adults throughout the weekend.
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 27 - Jun 28 Dean's Award Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/deans-awards/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 27 - Jun 28 Cotton Boll Consumer Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 27 - Jun 28 Land Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/land-judging/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 27 - Jun 28 Forestry Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jun 29 - Jul 4 Senior Camp at Jekyll 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Senior Camp at Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island is a week-long camp for current 9th through 12th graders. Senior Camp activities provide learning experiences in all of Georgia 4-H's focus areas - Healthy Living, Agriculture and STEM, and Civic Engagement, and promote the development of leadership skills, and encourage community service, all in a fun and active camping environment. Cost includes transportation, lodging, meals, onsite activities, a trip to Summer Waves water park, a trawling boat trip, and a visit to St. Simon's Island, and a t-shirt. Camper Information form and $75 non-refundable deposit is due no later than April 3, 2026. Final camp payment is due by May 8, 2026.
- Augusta, GA
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Jun 29 - Jul 4 Adventure Quest Camp at Fortson 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Adventure Quest Camp is open to 6th-8th graders. Fortson 4-H Center has 77 acres of forest, field, pond and wetlands! Adventure Quest Camp at Fortson 4-H Center in Hampton, GA is a week of swimming, zip-lining, nature trail and night hikes, onsite indoor and outdoor recreation, a trip to the Georgia Aquarium, dinner and a drone show at Stone Mountain Park, and a trip to Spivey Splash Water Park. Cost includes lodging, meals, transportation and a t-shirt. The Camper Information form and $75 non-refundable deposit is due no later than March 4, 2026. Final camp payment is due by May 8, 2026.
- Augusta, GA
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Jun 30 - Jul 3 Georgia 4-H State Officer Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/officer-training-local-county-district-and-state/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jul 6 - Jul 11 Senior Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center with Richmond County 4-H Senior Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center in North Georgia is a week-long camp for current 9th through 12th graders. Senior Camp activities provide learning experiences in all of Georgia 4-H's focus areas - Healthy Living, Agriculture and STEM, and Civic Engagement, and promote the development of leadership skills, and encourage community service, all in a fun and active camping environment. Cost includes transportation, lodging, meals, a t-shirt, onsite activities, a trip to Dahlonega, and a white water rafting trip. Camper Information form and $75 non-refundable deposit is due no later than April 3, 2026. Final camp payment is due by May 8, 2026.
- Augusta, GA
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Jul 21 - Jul 22 Leadership In Action Finalist Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/leadership-in-action/
- Atlanta, GA
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Jul 21 - Jul 25 State 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/state-4-h-congress/
- Atlanta, GA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sep 19 - Sep 20 Food Showcase https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/foods-and-nutrition/foodshowcase/
- Eatonton, GA
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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
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Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
- Dahlonega, GA
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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
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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
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Nov 21 - Nov 22 Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4 - 6 Grades) Rock Eagle https://georgia4h.org/cloverleaf-project-achievement-grades-4-6/
- Eatonton, GA