UGA Cooperative Extension

Sumter County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development - Find a club for you!

Cloverleaf 4-H’ers (or 5th and 6th graders) have the opportunity to engage in 4-Hprogramming monthly during their Science Class if enrolled in the Sumter County School System.  This year, 5th grade students will focus on Agriscience and 6th graders will focus on Healthly Lifestyles and Food Science.

Juniors (7th and 8th graders) meet each month after school at the Sumter CountyCooperative Extension Office. 

Seniors (9th – 12th graders) meet monthly at the Sumter County Cooperative Extension Office.  All 9th – 12th graders from Sumter and Schley Counties are welcome to attend. 

County Council is for 5th – 12th graders who do not have the opportunity to attendprograms through class or for youth who would like to get more involved in 4-H.  This year 4-H’ers will focus onservice and citizenship projects. 

Homeschool Club – Our 4-H Homeschool Club is for youth of all ages with lessons primarily geared to 5th grade standards.  Junior and Senior 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to learn by serving as mentors and leaders for the younger youth in this club. 

Horse Club – Have a special interest in Horses?  You don’t have to own a horse to join our 4-H Horse Club!  The Sumter County 4-H Horse Club is for 3rd – 12th graders, and parents are welcome to join in the fun as well! 

Volunteer Leader Association – Are you 18 years of age or older and interested in giving back to our community?  Join the Sumter County 4-H Volunteer Leader Association.  Volunteer Leaders agree to be screened and proceed through an interview process.  To be considered, complete our Volunteer Application and return to:
Keri Gandy Hobbs at the Sumter County Extension Office 127 William Bowen Pointe - Americus or mail to Keri Gandy Hobbs at P.O. Box 1027 - Americus, GA 31709.

Questions?

For more information about Sumter County 4-H Youth Development Programs, please contact Keri Gandy Hobbs, 4-H Agent, klgandy@uga.edu or call 229.924.4476.

Visit the Georgia 4-H website at www.georgia4h.org.