UGA Cooperative Extension

Cook County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

2011 Camp Wahsega

What is 4-H?

4-H is a youth organization that is a part of the University of Georgia and is open to all youth in grades 5-12 regardless of race, color, sex, handicap, or national origin. 4-H allows you to develop your leadership skills through competitions and through state, district and county events.

4-H Motto

"To Make The Best Better"

4-H pledge

"I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
And my Health to better living
. . . for my club, my community, my country and my world."

4-H Club Colors

GREEN which stands for springtime, life, and youth and
WHITE which stands for purity.

Does It Cost Anything To Join?

4-H membership is free; however, some optional activities may charge a nominal fee.

4-H Lingo

• Cloverbuds: 2nd-4th grade 4-H'ers
• Cloverleafs: 5th-6th grade 4-H'ers
• Juniors: 7th-8th grade 4-H'ers
• Seniors: 9th-12th grade 4-H'ers
• Collegiate 4-H'ers: 4-H'ers who are in college
• Extension Agent: University of Georgia faculty who specialize in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, or 4-H.
• Program Assistant: University of Georgia staff who provides support to the Extension Agents and the 4-H program.
• Volunteer Leaders: Interested parents who donate their time to the 4-H program

Forms

• Medical Information & Release
• Code of Conduct
  

Volunteer Information

Volunteers are an important part of 4-H. We strive to offer a wide variety of programs that appeal to the varying interests of youth. This goal is unattainable without the support of our 4-H volunteers.

Any adult interested in volunteering with 4-H or establishing a special-interest club must first complete the volunteer screening process, which includes a background check. There are 4 steps to this process:

1. Print out and complete the Volunteer Leader Application.
2. Two (2) references will each need to complete a reference form.
3. The applicant will then go through a background check by the UGA Human Resources Department.
4. If the applicant is approved by UGA, they will sign the Volunteer Leader Agreement form.

Georgia 4-H Centers

The University of Georgia 4-H program has five centers for education located in different areas of the state. Each center offers 4-H Environmental Education and Summer Camp.

• Rock Eagle 4-H Center - Eatonton, Georgia
• Jekyll Island 4-H Center - Jekyll Island, Georgia
• Fortson - Hampton, Georgia
• Wahsega - Dahlonega, Georgia
• Burton - Tybee Island, Georgia

Congradulations 2010 Cloverleaf DPA Participants!

2010 Jr. - Sr. DPA

2010 Poultry Judging Participants

Congradulations Cook County Poultry Judging Participants on a job well done!

Contact

For more information about Cook County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Sheryl Anderson, 4-H Program Assistant at (229) 896-7456.