UGA Cooperative Extension

Oconee County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H

4-H is an educational youth program focusing on the needs, interests and concerns of young people. Our aim is to help Oconee youth gain a positive self-concept, develop social skills and decision-making abilities, and learn subject knowledge needed for a productive life. 4-H members develop leadership and citizenship skills through individual project work, group activities, community service and school meetings. We are the youth division of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

4-H began as corn and tomato clubs, but has evolved to become the largest youth organization in the world. Visit the What is 4-H Page to learn more about the 4-H Program.

Oconee 4-H Focus Newsletter

The latest news and happenings can be found each month in the current newsletter. Go to the Newsletter Page to find out what's going on at Oconee County 4-H.

Activities & Events

Oconee County 4-H has many events all year long. From competitions to community service, find out all you need to know. Check out the Activities Page for details of Oconee 4-H events and activities.

Senior 4-H

High School 4-H'ers in Oconee County are among the most active and successful in the state. Take a look at our Senior 4-H Members.

Forms, Applications and Downloads

4-H medical forms and event registration forms can be found at: 4-H Forms, Applications and Downloads

I am Georgia 4-H

Listen to the stories of how 4-H has touched the lives of 4-H members.

Watch Former Oconee 4-H Member, Adam Hammond's video.

Celebrate 4-H ~ share your 4-H story!

Play the 4-H Eco Challenge!

IBM has partnered with National 4-H Council to create the 4-H Eco Challenge!, an online interactive game for middle school and high school youth that teaches how daily choices impact the planet and guides young people on a journey to making a difference.

Contact

For more information about Oconee County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Lauren Healey at laureng@uga.edu or Joey Bristol at jbristol@uga.edu or call (706) 769-3946.

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