4-H Youth Development
What Is 4-H?
4-H is a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. 4-H's mission is to assist youth in becoming self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society through "hands-on" learning experiences.
Who Can Join 4-H?
Any youth ages 9-19 is eligible to join 4-H. Being a member of 4-H is free. Every public elementary school in Spalding County has 4-H Clubs in their 5th-grade classes. 4-H. Contact the Extension Office for information about enrolling in 4-H.?
Food Showcase 2024
4-H Events 2024
Kiwanis Fair Food Booth
School Club Meetings
5th Grade & 6th Grade
4-H holds monthly club meetings in the 5th and 6th-grade classrooms at public and private Spalding County schools. These meetings are held during the school day for one class period. A curriculum correlated to the Georgia Performance Standards is used for club meetings.
All 5th graders in the county are enrolled as Cloverleaf members of Spalding County 4-H. 4-H'ers will bring home monthly newsletters with information about upcoming activities.
6th graders are given a choice to attend monthly club meetings at school.
Middle School
Middle School meetings are held at Carver Road, Cowan Road, Kennedy Road, and Rehoboth Road Middle Schools. These meetings are held monthly during the school day and are optional.
4-H'ers will bring home monthly newsletters with information about upcoming activities.
Home Schoolers and students who attend a school where 4-H meetings are not held are welcome to attend Clover Council (5th & 6th grades) and County Council (7th-12th grades). Clover Council and County Council club meetings are held every second Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. at the Spalding County 4-H Office.
Are you interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer? If so click for more information and to fill out an application.
Upcoming Events
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Feb 7 - Feb 10 SW District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 4-H Project Achievement event weekend
- Eatonton, GA - (54.0 Miles)
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Feb 12 Adulting 101: A Series for Middle and High School Students Are you ready to level up your life skills? ? Join us for the Adulting 101 Workshop, tailored for 7th—12th graders like you! Get ready for an action-packed experience where you'll master: Financial Literacy - Learn to manage your money like a pro! Time Management - Crush deadlines and balance your schedule effortlessly! Effective Communication - Boost your confidence and connect with others like never before! Equip yourself with real-world skills that will set you up for success. Don’t miss out on this chance to supercharge your future! ?? Sign up now and start owning your future!
- Virtual Event
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Feb 15 - Feb 16 Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4th - 6th Grade) - Rock Eagle 4-H event
- Eatonton, GA - (54.0 Miles)
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Feb 15 4-H Cloverleaf Project Achievement Workshops These workshops are designed to help Cloverleaf 4-H'ers (4th-6th grade) prepare for Project Achievement by practicing their speeches and refining their visual aids. Participants will have the opportunity to present their projects in a supportive environment, receive feedback, and make improvements before the competition. These workshops are a great way to build confidence in public speaking, enhance presentation skills, and ensure that 4-H'ers are well-prepared for a successful Project Achievement experience. Whether you are presenting for the first time or looking to fine-tune your project, these sessions will provide the guidance and encouragement needed to excel! The dates are as follows: December 5, 2024 January 9, 2025 January 25, 2025 February 15, 2025 March 15, 2025 Weeknight meetings will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Weekend meetings will be from 11:00-2:00 p.m. Meetings will be held at Clayton County Extension.
- Jonesboro, GA - (16.0 Miles)
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Mar 7 - Mar 10 NE District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 4-H project achievement event
- Eatonton, GA - (54.0 Miles)
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