Troup County Extension Office:
4-H Youth Development

What Is 4-H

"To Make The Best Better"

4-H is an educational enrichment program for boys and girls ages 9-19 that helps young people to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. 4-H promotes the welfare of young people -- our nation's greatest resources. It is provided through the Georgia Extension Service with the cooperation of the Troup County Commissioners, Troup County Board of Education, the University of Georgia, and the United States Department of Agriculture.

4-H members participates in a club and enroll in a project. Enrollment is through the school system in their respective school. They present demonstrations, talks, and exhibits on their project. They attend camps and special conferences and workshops.

4-H projects are educational and practical. Project work enables 4-Hers to:

• learn facts and skills useful in everyday life
• learn to use knowledge
• learn to work with others
• relate to change
• explore educational and career opportunities
• make lasting friendships
• receive recognition for work well done

4-H Groups

Horse Club -

• Keep in mind:

• -Submit all possible horses in ownership in case of injury.

  -Remember that a horse may be carried as a project animal by more than one member of the family and shown by more than one member of the family provided they are in different age groups, but each horse/rider combination must submit separate Intent to Show Forms.

  -Horse Show class selection will need to be made by May 30.

  Information about classes can be found at http://www.georgia4h.org/public/edops/stateanimaled/horse/default.htm.
  

• Livestock Club
• Dog Club

Events & Activities

• Cloverleaf DPA
• Junior/Senior DPA
• Junior Conference
• Senior Conference
• Jr/Sr Rally
• Summer Camp
  Camp Application
  Cloverleaf Camp
  Junior Camp
  
• 4-H Day at Capitol
• 4-H Day at Six Flags
• Citizenship Washington Focus
• Summer Programs
• Pumpkin Contest
• Peanutrition Contest
• Arbor Day Poster Contest
• Milkmate Contest
• State Council
• Senior Fall Forum
• Newsletters

Contact

For more information about Troup County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact Julie Kennedy by e-mail or call (706) 883-1675 (Troup County) or 706-672-4235 (Meriwether County)

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

For information on Troup County Government, log on to www.troupcountyga.org