UGA Cooperative Extension

4-H Youth Development - Project Achievement

Objectives:

• To acquire an understanding of subject matter in a given project area
• To develop skills in researching, assembling and presenting information
• To stimulate interest in continuing project work through 4-H experiences
• To provide opportunities for 4-H members to develop and enhance qualities
    of integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation, poise and self-confidence
• To help 4-H members develop skills in leadership and communication

How It Works

Haralson County 4-H’ers have the opportunity to participate in Project Achievement Competition.  Cloverleaf 4-H’ers (grades 5 and 6) choose a project that interests them, prepare visual aids and a demonstration; then present their information in front of judges.  The project categories are diverse and range from dog care and training to performing arts vocal.   They must first compete at the county level (C.P.A.)  If they win first place they then become eligible to participate at District Project Achievement (D.P.A.)

Junior (grades 7 and 8) and Senior (grades 9-12) 4-H’ers have the same opportunity with the exception that there is no county competition., and they have to prepare a portfolio of their project work.  Senior 4-H’ers have the opportunity to compete at the State level competition if they win first place in their project area at the district competition. 

2010 Jr/Sr District Project Achievement

Congratulations to Eve Dennis for advancing State Congress this summer and for her election as President to the Northwest Senior Board of Directors! Sam Cheatwood and Abby Harper placed 2nd at District in the Marine Resource Project and General Recreation Project respectfully. District was held at Rock Eagle March 5 - 7.

Cloverleaf District Project Achievement

Seventeen Cloverleaf 4-H'ers participated in Project Achievement in Rome on February 6, 2010.

Contact

For more information about Haralson County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact the 4-H Office at (770) 646-2026