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Athens-Clarke County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development
Events and Activities

Cloverleafs - 5th & 6th Grades

The Project Achievement competition for Cloverleaf 4-H'ers is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Clarke Middle School from 9:30AM until noon.

In project achievement students choose a topic and give a three to six minute informative speech with visuals about something which relates to their chosen topic. There are a few categories which do not require a speech and have special instructions. Please refer to the project list for all the topics and special instructions. Sign up for this competition in your classroom or by contacting the 4-H office at (706) 613-3640 or by emailing Elizabeth Conway.

Juniors - 7th & 8th Grades

Students meet during their connections class time at the four public middle schools An application must be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian in order to attend 4-H in the middle school. Please check back soon for the information letter and application to join 4-H at your school.

Junior District Project Achievement:

Junior DPA will be held at Rock Eagle on March 9-11, 2012.

If you are interested in competing in DPA as a Junior 4-H, there are a few things that you'll need to know. Just like Cloverleaf DPA, you'll need to pick a project from the project list. Next, you'll need to complete a portfolio and turn into the 4-H office no later than December 16th. Listed below are the documents you'll need to get started.

Project List

Portfolio Guidelines

Portfolio Tips

Seniors - 9th through 12th Grades

Senior 4-H Meeting - High school aged 4-H members meet monthly at the 4-H office. During meetings students will report on activities in which they have participated and hear about opportunities available for them including service projects, competitions, and speakers of interest.

When: determined each month by members and their schedules

Where: 4-H Club office (2152 W. Broad Street)

Please email ebarber@uga.edu or call (706)613-3640 for information regarding Senior 4-H.

Upcoming Events

  • Georgia Youth Summit
  • Cloverleaf DPA
  • Senior Fall Forum
  • Poultry Judging
  • 4-H Awards Program
  • Summer Camps
  • Junior Rally
  • State Council
  • Consumer Judging
  • Wildlife Judging
  • Fall Forum
  • Junior Conference

 

Important Forms

For every 4-H activity or event, 4-H'ers are required to submit a Code of Conduct form and a Medical Release formed signed by a parent or guardian. Click below for the forms.

Questions?

Do you have questions about what these events are? What their purpose is? How can you or your child become more involved in Athens-Clarke County 4-H? Please visit the Georgia 4-H Project Activity and Guidebook to find explanations of the events that are listed above.

Also visit the Georgia 4-H website at www.georgia4h.org.

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