UGA Cooperative Extension

Liberty County Extension Office:
4-H and Youth Development

General Info

What is 4-H?

4-H is an educational program focusing on leadership, citizenship, public speaking and life skills. We are the youth program of The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H began as a Boys Corn Club and a Girls Tomato Canning Club; however, 4-H today teaches computer skills, recycling, photography, nutrition, violence prevention, teamwork, and many other topics.

Who is eligible?

Any youth, ages 9-19, may join. Liberty County 4-H has more than 1,200 members.

Where does 4-H meet?

4-H members in 5th grade meet monthly during school. 6th-8th grade 4-H'ers meet as an after-school club at their school. High school 4-H'ers meet at the 4-H Office in the evening. Special activities and field trips are held after school hours.

How much does it cost?

There is no charge for membership. Optional activities may have a nominal charge.

What about parents?

Parents are an important part of 4-H activities and are always welcome.

Volunteers
Volunteer brochure

Clubs

Cloverleaf
Junior Crew
Sigma Lambda Chi
Sewing Club
Horse Club
Home Schoolers

Newsletters

Cloverleaf
February 2012 Newsletter

Junior Crew
February Newsletter 2012 - Junior

Senior - Sigma Lambda Chi
February Newsletter 2012 - Senior

CAMP INFORMATION

Cloverleaf Camp 2012 - July 2 - July 6, 2012 - Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA
For students who have completed the fifth or sixth grade.

Cloverleaf Camp 2012 Registration Form

Junior Camp 2011 - June 25 - 29, 2012 - Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island, Tybee Island, Ga. Students who have completed the seventh or eight grade.

Junior Camp 2012 Registration Form

Senior Camp 2012 - July 2 - July 6, 2012- Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA.
Students in ninth to twelve grade.

Senior Camp 2012 Registration Form

Wilderness Challenge Camp 2012 - July 9 - 13, 2012 - Wahsega 4-H Center, Dahlonega, GA. Students who have completed the seventh or eighth grade.

Wilderness Challenge Camp 2012 Registration Form

Junior 4-H member Portfolio Guidelines, Tips and Template
Junior 4-H Portfoilio Guidelines
Junior 4-H Portfolio Example
Junior 4-H Portfolio Explanations
Junior 4-H Portfolio Template

Recent Events

Teen Retreat

Multi-County retreat at Jekyll Island, Georgia; Youth learned to create portfolios for DPA, share exhibits and demonstrations, participate in community service projects and have FUN!

Calendar
2011-2012 Event Calender

UP COMING EVENTS

Ice Skating Registration

Ice Skating - Saturday December 17, 2011, at the Savannah Civic Center. The trip is open to all 4-H members, but space is limited.

Ice Skating Photos
Ice Skating Photos

MilkMake Information and Registration Form

OMK MILITARY FAMILY WEEKEND

OMK Family Weekend 2012

Forms
Code of Conduct
Medical Release Form

More about 4-H

4-H Motto

"To Make the Best Better"

4-H Colors

Green and White

4-H Slogan

"Learn by Doing"

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.

Contact

For more information about Liberty County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Kasey Bozeman kaseyb@uga.edu or Gypsy James at gmjames@uga.edu or call (912) 876-2133.

Visit the Georgia 4-H Web site at www.georgia4h.org.