UGA Cooperative Extension

Lee County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

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.

• How do I join?
• Georgia 4-H Project Achievement
• Georgia 4-H Scholarship Information
• S.A.F.E. Program

4-H Tidbits

Colors
White & Kelly Green

Motto
"Making the Best Better"

Mission
To assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society.

Essential Elements
Mastery, Belonging, Independence, and Generosity.

Forms

• Code of Conduct Form
• Enrollment Card
• Medical Release Form

Decorative Car Tag

Support 4-H and purchase your very own car tag from your local tag office. Proceeds from the sale will go to benefit Georgia 4-H and FFA to promote agriculture, agricultural awareness, and environmental education. 

Related Web Sites

• Georgia 4-H
• 4-H Mall - Shop for 4-H Merchandise!
• My Pyramid for Kids

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

Contact

For more information about Lee County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Elaine Spencer at eljospe@uga.edu or call (229) 759-6025.