UGA Cooperative Extension

McDuffie County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

General Info

McDuffie County 4-H welcomes you! Here you will find everything to know about McDuffie County 4-H activities, events, dates, forms, newsletters, contact information, and more. McDuffie County 4-H consists of nearly 1,000 4-H'ers and is led by the 4-H Agent and certified adult and teen leaders. Additional information about the McDuffie County 4-H program is available for printout at the following links:

So, what is 4-H...?

4-H creates a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change! The mission of Georgia 4-H is 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. This mission is accomplished, through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.

How do I join…?

Any youth ages 9-19 are eligible to join 4-H. All students in the 5th and 6th grade will join 4-H at the beginning of each school year. Youth in the 7th - 12th grades will also be given the opportunity to join 4-H during the first club day of each year. Any other eligible youth may contact the McDuffie County 4-H Office to receive enrollment information.

4-H Groups

Every month, each 4-H group meets with the County Extension 4-H Agent. For 4-H Meeting dates and locations, please call (706) 595-1815.

Cloverleaf Group - 5th and 6th graders.
Junior Group - 7th grade permission slips and 8th grade permission slips.
Senior Group - 9th thru 12th graders.

If you are interested in joinin g 4-H in the seventh or eighth grades, please print out and complete the provided permission slip at the link above. You may submit it to either the TMS or TMJHS Main Office.

Forms

Medical Form - To be completed for every 4-H activity. (PDF File)
Code of Conduct - To be completed for every 4-H activity. (PDF File)

Junior/Senior District Project Achievement (DPA): 7th – 12th Grades

Will be held on March 4 - 6, 2011. GOOD LUCK to everyone that is going!

Pop Tabs

If you are interested in collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House you may print out this Pop Tab flyer to learn more information.

Horse Club

If you are between the ages of 9 - 18 and interested in participating in the McDuffie Co. 4-H Horse Project you may contact Alicia Mitchell by email at ajbaker222@aol.com for more information. She is one of our Certified 4-H Volunteers. You may also click on the flyer for more information. Our March meeting dates are set for Tuesday, March 9 and Saturday, March 20. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Contact

For more information about McDuffie County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact The McDuffie County Extension Office at (706) 595-1815. We are in the process of hiring at Part-Time Program Assistant for the 4-H Program.

For general information please visit the Georgia 4-H Web site.