THANKS FOR BEING THE BEST 4-H VOLUNTEER AROUND! WE LOVE YOU!!
COMMUNITY CLUB REGISTRATION
Don't forget to register for one of our upcoming Community Clubs! We have clubs for all grades & ages!
Registration closes Friday, September 17!
UPDATED REFUND POLICY Read our updated 2021-2022 Club and Event Refund Policy HERE.
4-H ONLINE ENROLLMENT FORM
Please complete the following steps to officially enroll your child into 4-H for the 2021-2022 school year. Bothnew & returning 4-H members will need to complete this process. Having your child’s info up-to-date in our system early will make the activity registration process much easier for both the parent and our staff.
Congratulations to Aiden Caldwell, Cal Ellis, Hayes Ellis & Mac Sellers for their success at the 4-H S.A.F.E. Dove Hunt competition on September 11!
Hayes & Aiden both harvested their 1st doves and Mac Sellers was the county's high shooter with 13!
Congrats to Jack Wurst for being chosen as a finalist to compete in the Pantry Pride Recipe Contest at the Georgia National Fair!
4-H Cloverleaf Summer Camp was a BLAST!
Check out this Augusta Chronicle story highlighting Columbia County 4-H member Nate Williford's journey to the National 4-H Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays Tournament!
CLOVERLEAF DPA REGISTRATION OPENS September 1 ■ Grades 4-5 ■ Deadline October 15
Overnight Trip to Rock Eagle Cloverleaf District Project Achievement November 12-13, 2021 ■ Grades 4th - 6th ■ Only $35! PIZZA PARTY ■ DJ & DANCE ■ HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS!
Previous Participants & Club Officers only $30!
This annual event teaches young people how to research, develop, and present a 5-minute “show and tell” project using posters and props on a topic that interests them. These communication skills help prepare students not only for school presentations but for life!
At the event, 4-H’ers will compete with other counties in their project area. All 4-H’ers receive a special 4-H participation ribbon and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive additional recognition. By participating, your child is eligible for various scholarship opportunities!
LIFESMARTS Beginning in September ■ Grades 6-12 ■ Extension Office ■ 5:30 - 7:30 pm LifeSmarts is a comprehensive real-world consumer education program for middle and high school students to create consumer-savvy young people well equipped for adult life in today's complex marketplace.
COUNTY COUNCIL CLUB Monday, September 20 ■ Grades 9-12 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802 September Activity:Carbon Crunch/Ecological Footprints
ECO-STEMTASTIC: Students will explore humans' true impact on our environment and what we can do to ensure it can sustain our society for many more years to come!
MEETING DATES: 9/20, 10/25, 11/15, 12/13, 1/24, 2/28, 3/21, 4/25
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all current high school students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at the Columbia County Extension 4-H Office.
Junior/Senior Project Achievement Workshop Monday, September 27 ■ Grades 7-12 ■ 6 - 8 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802
You do not have to have participated in 4-H DPA previously to attend this meeting. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that all returning DPA students attend this meeting. We will go over project achievement updates, portfolio guidelines, and deadlines as well as registration and project topics.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUB Tuesday, September 28 ■ Grades 6-8 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Evans Library ■7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 30809 Harlem Library ■ 145 N Louisville St, Harlem, GA 30814 September Activity: Our Blue Planet
DIVE INTO 4-H20: Students will explore the water cycle, learn to calculate water consumption and density. Solve the mystery of the "poison pump" & explore water through different cultures.
MEETING DATES: 09/28, 10/26, 11/16, 12/14, 01/25, 02/22, 03/22, 04/26
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all current middle school students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly at two different locations on the same day and time - the last Tuesday of the month. Both club locations participate in the same activity.
There is a separate registration for each Middle School Club - please make sure you double-check the location before registering!.
MILITARY KIDS CLUB MEETING Wednesday, September 29 ■ Grades K-12 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802
Are you a military family who enjoys working with veterans in your community & socializing with other military families? Do you want to participate in activities focused on the specific needs of military families? If so, the MilitaryKids Club is for you!
MEETING DATES: 10/27, 11/17, 12/15, 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/31Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all students of active military members and veterans within Columbia County including Fort Gordon and must live or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly on the last Wednesday of the month.
CLOVERBUDS CLUB Thursday, September 30 ■ Grades K-4■ $40 ■ 6 - 7 pm Evans Library ■7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 3080 September Activity: Welcome to 4-H & The Earth's Atmosphere Note: There is currently a waitlist for this club!
SOLAR SYSTEM VOYAGERS: Students will explore the earth's atmosphere, the moon, past and future NASA missions, the wonders of our solar system, and take a deep dive into Mars!
MEETING DATES: 09/30, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 01/27, 02/24, 03/24, 04/28
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all current students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. The fee covers all materials and snacks for the entire year. Completing this Eventbrite activity serves as your child's registration and fee payment for the club.
DEADLINE: Club Expo Pre-Registration Tuesday, October 5 ■ Eventbrite ■ 11:59 pm
Pre-registration for this event is not required but highly suggested. Doing this will make the event check-in process quicker and easier for both our staff and for you. Pre-registering WILL NOT give you any advantage when it comes to registering for a 4-H club.
4-H SPECIALTY CLUB EXPO Thursday, October 7 ■ Grades 5 -12 ■ 6 - 8 pm
Savannah Rapid Pavilion■ 3300 Evans to Locks Rd, Martinez, GA 30907
Are you interested in joining a 4-H specialty Club? Come check out the Columbia County 4-H Club Expo to learn more about our special interest clubs. Each club will host an info session during four 20-minute time blocks. In order to register for a club, a parent must have attended one of the club's sessions at Club Expo. Most clubs meet monthly and have very limited availability. Get there early!
PRE-EVENT REGISTRATION Pre-registration for this event is not required but highly suggested. Doing this will make the event check-in process quicker and easier for both our staff and for you. Pre-registering WILL NOT give you any advantage when it comes to registering for a 4-H club. It is simply a method of ensuring that the event runs as smoothly as possible.
ARCHERY TEAM ● Grades 5-12 ● Begins February 2022 ● Club Fee: $128 + Equipment Costs Those who attend this session will have the first opportunity to register for the club in January 2022.
CRAFT CLUB ● Grades 5-12 ● 2nd Tuesday of the Month ● Club Fee: $40
CULINARY CLUB ● Grades 5-12 ● 1st Thursday of the Month ● Club Fee: $60
HORSE CLUB ● Grades 5-12 ● Meeting Day TBD ● Club Fee: $120
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB ● Grades 6-12 ● 2nd Monday of the Month ● Club Fee: $85
ROBOTICS CLUB ● Grades 4-12 ● Saturday/Sunday ● Club Fee: $110-$250 (Varies by age group)
This annual event teaches young people how to research, develop, and present a 5-minute “show and tell” project using posters and props on a topic that interests them. These communication skills help prepare students not only for school presentations but for life!
At the event, 4-H’ers will compete with other counties in their project area. All 4-H’ers receive a special 4-H participation ribbon and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners receive additional recognition. By participating, your child is eligible for various scholarship opportunities!
CLOVERLEAF DPA ORIENTATION MEETING Thursday, October 21 ■ 6:30 pm ■ Savannah Rapids Pavilion 3300 Evans to Locks Rd, Martinez, GA 30907 This meeting is for those who are already registered to attend DPA.
This meeting is mandatory for both the student and their parent or guardian!
DURING THE MEETING, WE WILL...
Go over important info and tips regarding writing a speech and creating winning posters as well as how to prepare to travel with posters and props.
Go into detail about the weekend as well as what to pack.
Answer any other questions you may have about the event.
More information regarding this meeting will be sent on or before October 14 to those who have registered for Cloverleaf DPA.
IMPORTANT! Each student and an adult MUST ATTEND the orientation meeting! If your child can no longer join us for the event, please let us know by October 18 so a spot can be given to another child on the waiting list. A partial refund will be available before this date.
TEEN LEADER TRAINING Saturday, October 23 ■ Grades 7-12 ■ $30 ■ 9 am - 4:30 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802 Note:This training is for current 4-H members only. Students must have participated in 4-H during the 2020-2021 school year.
4 -H Teen Leader Training is a curriculum-based program created to assist County 4-H programs in training and preparing students grades 7th-12th to serve as in the capacity of a Teen Leader at various events. Teen Leaders are called upon to teach workshops at 4-H events such as Junior Conference, Fall Forum, and County Day Camps and also assist district and state staff in leading and mentoring others at competitions like Project Achievement.
COUNTY COUNCIL CLUB Monday, October 25 ■ Grades 9-12 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802 October Activity:Exploring Energy
ECO-STEMTASTIC: Students will explore humans' true impact on our environment and what we can do to ensure it can sustain our society for many more years to come!
MEETING DATES: 9/20, 10/25, 11/15, 12/13, 1/24, 2/28, 3/21, 4/25
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all current high school students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at the Columbia County Extension 4-H Office.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUB Tuesday, October 26 ■ Grades 6-8 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Evans Library ■7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 30809 Harlem Library ■ 145 N Louisville St, Harlem, GA 30814 October Activity: The Incredible Journey
DIVE INTO 4-H20: Students will explore the water cycle, learn to calculate water consumption and density. Solve the mystery of the "poison pump" & explore water through different cultures.
MEETING DATES: 09/28, 10/26, 11/16, 12/14, 01/25, 02/22, 03/22, 04/26
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all current middle school students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly at two different locations on the same day and time - the last Tuesday of the month. Both club locations participate in the same activity.
MILITARY KIDS CLUB MEETING Wednesday, October 27 ■ Grades K-12 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802
Are you a military family who enjoys working with veterans in your community & socializing with other military families? Do you want to participate in activities focused on the specific needs of military families? If so, the MilitaryKids Club is for you!
MEETING DATES: 10/27, 11/17, 12/15, 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/31Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all students of active military members and veterans within Columbia County including Fort Gordon and must live or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly on the last Wednesday of the month!
CLOVERBUDS CLUB Thursday, October 28 ■ Grades K-4■ $40 ■ 6 - 7 pm Evans Library ■7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 3080 October Activity: Journey to the Moon
SOLAR SYSTEM VOYAGERS: Students will explore the earth's atmosphere, the moon, past and future NASA missions, the wonders of our solar system, and take a deep dive into Mars!
MEETING DATES: 09/30, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 01/27, 02/24, 03/24, 04/28
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
This club is open to all current students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. The fee covers all materials and snacks for the entire year. Completing this Eventbrite activity serves as your child's registration and fee payment for the club.
DEADLINE: Pecan Fundraiser Thursday, October 28 ■ Extension Office ■ Noon These Georgia Grown pecans come in all varieties - plain, roasted, chocolate-covered, and even in brittle! They’re great as a snack or to use in your grandma’s homemade pecan pie! The top 3 sellers will earn $75 4-H dollars towards summer camp or another 4-H activity!
DEADLINE: Veterans Day Card Contest Thursday, October 28 ■ Extension Office ■ 5 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802
All contest entries must be received by the Columbia County Extension4-H office by 5 pm on Friday, October 29. All entries must include the contest entry form!
DEADLINE: County Fair Exhibit Entries Monday, October 25 ■ 11:59 PM ■ Eventbrite There is no fee to participate but you must register online to enter an exhibit! Register Here --> https://tinyurl.com/4HEventbriteReg Click Here --> Informational Flyer
FAIR EXHIBIT DROP-OFF Wednesday - Friday, October 27 - 29 ■ 9 am to 5 pm Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802 No entries will be accepted after 5 pm on Friday, October 29!
Through a long-standing partnership with the Columbia County Board of Education, the Columbia County 4-H program is integrated monthly into every 5th-grade classroom; 95 classes total. These meetings are typically done in-person by one of our 4-H staff members or volunteers however, due to the current circumstances, we will be conducting our meetings this year through a new VIRTUAL format instead.
Each month (September - April) your child will have the opportunity to participate in a fun and engaging educational lesson focused on Georgia State Standards of Excellence enhancing classroom instruction. The best part is... these lessons are FREE and fully accessible to our Learn from Home students! If your child is in 5th grade at a public Columbia County elementary school or at SAIL Charter School, please ask his or her teacher for more details!
SOLAR SYSTEM VOYAGERS: Students will explore the earth's atmosphere, the moon, past and future NASA missions, the wonders of our solar system, and take a deep dive into Mars!
MEETING DATES:09/30, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 01/27, 02/24, 03/24, 04/28
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
MONTHLY LESSON TOPICS September: Welcome to 4-H, The Earths Atmosphere October: Journey to the Moon November: Rockets December: Holiday Party January: Mars Bound! Mission to the Red Planet February: Parachute Design March: Flying Mars Helicopter April: Art & Cosmetic Connections
This club is open to all current students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly on the last Thursday of the month. The fee covers all materials and snacks for the entire year. Completing this Eventbrite activity serves as your child's registration and fee payment for the club.
Middle School Club 4th Tuesday of the Month ■ Grades 6-8 ■ $40 ■ 6 - 7:30 pm Evans Library ■7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 30809 Harlem Library ■ 145 N Louisville St, Harlem, GA 30814 Registration:https://tinyurl.com/4HEventbriteReg
DIVE INTO 4-H20: Students will explore the water cycle, learn to calculate water consumption and density. Solve the mystery of the "poison pump" & explore water through different cultures.
MEETING DATES:09/28, 10/26, 11/16, 12/14, 01/25, 02/22, 03/22, 04/26
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
MONTHLY LESSON TOPICS September: Blue Planet October: Incredible Journey November: Adventures in Density December: Holiday Party January: Poison Pump February: Code Blue: Endangered Oceans March: On Track with Hydration April: The Rainstick
This club is open to all current middle school students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held monthly at two different locations on the same day and time - the last Tuesday of the month. Both club locations participate in the same activity.
ECO-STEMTASTIC:Students will explore humans' true impact on our environment and what we can do to ensure it can sustain our society for many more years to come!
MEETING DATES:9/20, 10/25, 11/15, 12/13, 1/24, 2/28, 3/21, 4/25
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
MONTHLY LESSON TOPICS September: How big is my Ecological Footprint October: Exploration Energy November: For the Common Good of The Planet December: Holiday Party January: The Apple of Our Eye February: Trash Trouble March: Invasive Species April: Plant A Tree
This club is open to all current high school students who eitherlive or go to school in Columbia County. Private school and home school students are welcome as well! Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at the Columbia County Extension 4-H Office.
4-H Military Kids Club ■ Open to All Ages Monthly ■ Wednesday■$40■ 6 - 7pm■Columbia County Extension Office ■ 6420 Pollards Pond Road, Appling, GA 30802 Registration:https://tinyurl.com/4HEventbriteReg
MEETING DATES:10/27, 11/17, 12/15, 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/31Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dates are tentative and subject to change.
Are you a military family with children who live or go to school in Columbia or Richmond County? Do you enjoy working with veterans in your community & socializing with other military families? Would you enjoy the opportunity to participate in activities focused on topics specific to the needs of military kids and their families? If you answered YES to these questions, the 4-H Military Kids Club is for you!
None of the Columbia County 4-H clubs and activities would be possible without our dedicated volunteers! We need volunteers to help with in-school club meetings, specialty clubs, fundraisers, community service projects, and so much more!
A background and motor vehicle record check are required.
If you are interested in becoming a Columbia County 4-H volunteer, please use the link below to start the volunteer certification process. We look forward to working with you in the near future!
Please complete the following step to officially enroll your child into 4-H for the 2021-2022 school year. Both new and returning 4-H members will need to complete this process. Having your child’s info up-to-date in our system early will make the activity registration process much easier for both the parent and our staff! There is no official deadline but we suggest completing the enrollment process listed below by September 17. After this date, only students who have officially enrolled for this year will be sent communication regarding upcoming activities, events, trips, etc. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Go to https://tinyurl.com/CC4HForms2022 to complete your child’s 2021-2022 Medical Release Form (MRF). There are other 4-H forms in this folder - you only need to complete the MRF for right now. This form has been updated recently by the state 4-H office - make sure you use the version of the form located in this folder and not one from a previous 4-H year. Please complete, sign, and date both sides of the form. The PDF can be typed into and printed but the signatures must be “wet” not digital. Once completed, the form must be scanned as a PDF (not a picture!) to ktankersley@columbiacountyga.gov.
An e-mail with the link to complete your child’s online Code of Conduct & Activity Waiver will be sent to the primary parent e-mail listed on the online enrollment card. If you do not receive this e-mail within 7 days of completing the online enrollment form, please check your SPAM/Junk folder. If you have still not received a link, please e-mail Kelli at kmcody@uga.edu.
Subscribe to our monthly e-Newsletter using this link https://tinyurl.com/4hnewsup! If you are already subscribed, you do not need to sign-up again :-)
GENERAL EVENT & CLUB REFUND POLICY
If a child can no longer participate in an event or club, all but 25% of the original fee will be refunded. Ex. Event fee is $100, $75 will be refunded. This partial refund is only available if requested within two weeks of an event or of the club's 2nd meeting. After that time, no refund will be given. All refunds are determined by the Columbia County 4-H agent.
COVID-19 REFUND POLICY
If an event or club is canceled due to COVID-19 or any other unforeseen circumstance, all but $5 of the original fee will be refunded to all currently registered participants.
The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.
