UGA Cooperative Extension
Quitman County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development
- General Info
- Program Guide
- 4-H Mission
- 4-H Motto
- 4-H Vision
- 4-H Pledge
- Georgia 4-H Centers
- Forms
- Contact Information
General Info
Welcome to the Quitman County 4-H Web page! 4-H is the world's largest youth organization for young people. Youth ages nine to nineteen may join. 4-H teaches service, leadership, citizenship, and character education as well as providing students with a variety of in-school and out-of-school educational opportunities involving head, heart, hands, and health.
Founded in 1904 to educate rural farm youth, today's 4-H reaches youth from all walks of life helping youth to develop their interests and abilities to their fullest through project work, club work, special activities and events.
4-H is the Youth Education Program of the University of Georgia. It is administered by UGA Cooperative Extension which is part of the UGA College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Quitman County is a cooperating partner.
4-H is open to all youth regardless of race, color, sex, handicap, or national origin.
Program Guide
4-H is a youth organization that provides youth ages 9-19 with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities such as summer camps, judging events, community service, County Project Achievement (CPA) and District Project Achievement (DPA). Go here for more information about the program guide!
4-H Mission
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
4-H Motto
"To Make The Best Better"
4-H Vision
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
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!
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.
| Center | Location |
| Rock Eagle | Eatonton, Georgia |
| Jekyll Island | Jekyll Island, Georgia |
| Fortson | Hampton, Georgia |
| Wahsega | Dahlonega, Georgia |
| Burton | Tybee Island, Georgia |
Forms
- Medical Information & Release (pdf)
- Code of Conduct (pdf)
Contact
For more information about Quitman County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Terri Cathrall at uge4239@uga.edu or call Quitman County Extension Office (229) 334-4303.
Visit the Georgia 4-H Web site at www.georgia4h.org.
