UGA Cooperative Extension
Rockdale County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development
What is 4-H?
The Georgia 4-H program is part of the educational outreach of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the world.
Today, 4-H is urban and suburban as well as rural. The program teaches life skills such as public speaking. Although proud of its beginnings as corn and tomato clubs, 4-H has evolved over the years to teach about computers, recycling, photography, dog care, teamwork and many other topics relative to Rockdale County's youth.
Who's eligible to join 4-H?
Any youth aged 9 through 19 may join 4-H.
Where do 4-Her's meet?
Regular meetings are as follows:
- 5th graders meet once a month during school hours in their classroom.
- 6th - 8th graders meet once a month after school at their school.
- 9th - 12th graders meet once a month either at the 4-H office or at a local restaurant.
- Home School 4 - H meets every month, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
- Lakeview Estates 4-H group meets during the summer.
- Horse Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
How much does it cost to join 4-H?
There are no dues to participate in 4-H. However, special project clubs (horse club, etc.) and activities may have a small charge. There are no uniforms for 4-H'ers. 4-H'ers may pick and choose what activities they participate in.
4-H Project Achievement 
4-H Project Achievement is a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program. Project Achievement helps youth develop skills in researching, assembling, and presenting information. Public speaking demonstrations begin at the Cloverleaf level in 5th grade classes, meeting several of the mandated Georgia Performance Standards.
View a high scoring Cloverleaf Public Speaking Demonstration.
Newsletters
Our monthly newsletters contain important information for 4-H'ers and their families.
5th and 6th Grade Cloverleaf Handouts
Listed below are hand outs for our Cloverleaf 4-H'ers
- How to Do a 4-H Demonstration (pdf)
- Earning Clover Cash (pdf)
Looking for something to do this summer? Check out what Rockdale 4-H has in store for you!---->4-H Summer Program 2012
Summer Camp 2012
Cloverleaf Camp: 4th, 5th, & 6th grade
- Who: 4th, 5th, & 6th graders
- What: Spend week full of fun classes, games, crafts, swimming, and much more!
- When: June 25-29, 2012!
- Where: Rock Eagle 4-H Center
- How: Camp Sign Up is February 27, 2012 from 5:00PM-7:00PM at the 4-H office. Contact Brittany Johnson for more details about sign-up, cost, and scholarship applications.
Junior Camp: 7th & 8th grade
- Who: 7th & 8th graders
- What: Spend week at the beach with other Junior 4-H'ers accross the state!
- When: June 11-15, 2012!
- Where: Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island
- How: Camp Sign Up starts February 15, 2012 Contact Brittany Johnson for more details about sign-up and cost.
Senior Camp: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
- Who: 9th-12th graders
- What: Spend week at the Rock Eagle flying down a zip line, dancing, taking fun classes with high school students from all over the state!
- When: July 2-6, 2012!
- Where: Rock Eagle 4-H Center
- How: Camp Sign Up starts February 15, 2012 Contact Brittany Johnson for more details about sign-up and cost.
Special Fundraisers
Cherokee Rose Dog Show
Join us at the Cherokee Rose Dog Show! This is 4-H's most profitable fundraiser. We go twice a year in August and February. This fundraiser allows Rockdale 4-H to offer programming throughout the year free of charge to the community. More information to come!
Reflective House Number Signs
The Rockdale County 4-H office sells reflective house/mailbox number signs. Signs may be ordered at the 4-H office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Signs are pre-paid with order and ready for pick-up in 3-5 days. (No phone orders please.)
Sign measurements are 12" x 6"
Sign with post: $16.00
Sign without post: $13.00
Who leads 4-H?
- Brittany Johnson, 4-H & Youth Development Agent: britj112@uga.edu
- Robin Turi, 4-H Program Assistant: rturi@uga.edu
- Tammy Harris, 4-H Program Assistant: tammy.harris@rockdalecounty.org
- Janet Story, 4-H Program Assistant: janet.story@rockdalecounty.org
- Cindee Sweda, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent: csweda@uga.edu
- Jule- Lynne Macie, Agriculture Agent/CEC: jlmacie@uga.edu
4-H Events
| Event | Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Dog Show | |||
Forestry Judging Practices |
July - September | Contact Ms. Macie at jlmacie@uga.edu for more information |
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National 4-H Week
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October | Check your October Newsletter for planned events | |
| Challenge Quiz Bowl | October | Georgia National Fair | |
| Cotton Boll/Consumer Judging | November | Contact the 4-H office for more information | |
| Georgia National Fair Events | October | Contact the 4-H office for more information | |
| Dairy Quiz Bowl | January 21, 2012
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Contact the 4-H office for more information | |
| Horse Quiz Bowl | January 14, 2012 | Contact Ms. Paige Beam at 678/413-9373 for more information | |
| Horse Judging | May 5, 2012 | Contact Ms. Paige Beam at 678/413-9373 for more information | |
| Poultry Judging | February-April, 2012 | Contact the Ms. Johnson for more information at britj112@uga.edu | |
| State Horse Show | June 6, 2012 | Contact Ms. Paige Beam at 678/413-9373 for more information |
Forms
- Code of Conduct
- Insurance Form
- Enrollment Form
- Hightower Elementary Afterschool Enrollment Form (pdf)
For more information about Rockdale County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact us at britj112@uga.edu or call (770) 278-7373.
Visit the Georgia 4-H website at www.georgia4h.org.
