UGA Cooperative Extension

Lowndes County Extension:
4-H Youth Development

What Is 4-H?

Georgia 4-H, a partner in public education, is youth and adults learning, growing and working together to experience and accomplish the extraordinary.

4-H Motto

"To Make The Best Better" Graphic:Cloverguy

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.

Who Is Eligible?

Any youth ages 9-19 are eligible. Children who are in 2nd - 4th grades are eligible to join our Cloverbuds Club. Some 4-H activities are age restricted.

When Are The 4-H Meetings?

5th grade 4-H members who enrolled in the Lowndes County and Valdosta School systems, or some private schools, have monthly in-school meetings. Monthly meetings for middle school 4-H members are held after school. High school members meet before school.

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

Contact

For more information about Lowndes County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Melinda Miller at mdmiller@uga.edu or call (229) 333-5185.

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