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4-H activities and programs are designed with kids in mind. It's a place for young people to interact with sharing adults. 4-H is made up of groups of enthusiastic and motivated kids in an environment which builds pleasant memories. It is an assembly of teenagers extending peer support rather than peer pressure in a forum to experience hands-on learning to produce a well-rounded person. 4-H Councils
Separate County Council Meetings are held monthly for K - fourth grade students (Cloverbud Council), fifth grade students (Cloverleaf Council), sixth grade Students (Sixth Grade Council), seventh and eighth grade students (Juniors Council) and ninth - 12th grade students (Senior Council). During these monthly meetings, 4-H'ers have the opportunity to participate in project activities, plan and carry out community service activities and work with adult staff and volunteers to meet goals. Conferences and Retreats
Several conferences are held throughout the year that focus on current trends and situations that young people face. A state-wide Junior Conference is held in October/November for seventh and eighth grade 4-H'ers; Fall Forum (December), Senior Leadership Conference (April), and State 4-H Council (July) are held for ninth - 12th grade 4-H'ers. At the national level, National 4-H Conference Citizenship Washington Focus and Youth Issue Conferences are also held for Senior 4-H'ers. Selection for these conferences is based upon an application process. Area retreats, combined with counties surrounding Gwinnett, focus on youth leadership, financial awareness, and youth survival skills. Cotton Boll/Consumer Jamboree
By participating in this district event, 4-H'ers learn to evaluate consumer goods, services, and clothing in order to make knowledgeable and rational decisions when purchasing these items. The district winning senior teams advance to the state competition. Training classes are held in October and November of each year with the district contest in November.
Forestry Field Day
Forestry Field Day is a judging team event where 4-H'ers learn about one of Georgia's most valuable resources. Participants learn how to identify trees, insects, and diseases. They also participate in compass and pacing activities. Forestry trainings begin in the summer with the district contest held in September. Senior teams competing at the district contest advance to state competition. Horse Club
The Hi-Hat Horse Club is a special interest club that meets monthly throughout the school year to provide educational programs about horse breeds, riding, care, and training. In addition, members have the opportunity to participate in academic competitions such as Horse Quiz Bowl or Horse Judging. Members range from horseless enthusiasts to competitive horse show riders. All interest levels are welcome. Horse club meets on the second Tuesday of each month, October - May. This is a non-riding program. Project SAFE
The goals of Project S.A.F.E. are to introduce 4-H'ers to the sport of shooting, to create an awareness of and promote shooting safety, to develop discipline, poise, and self-control in all circumstances where firearms are used, and to re-enforce the concept of team work and good sportsmanship. The Gwinnett County 4-H Project S.A.F.E. Program is a 12-week program that provides hands-on training in the area of Air Rifle and Air Pistol for ninth - 12th grade and BB (four position rifles) for fifth - eighth grade students. Parents participate with their child in a positive family environment. Poultry Judging
The 4-H Poultry Judging Contest gives 4-H'ers the opportunity to learn about poultry (grades and production) and eggs (quality and grades). Participants judge live birds, ready-to-cook birds, broken out eggs, and eggs in the shell. Training classes are held during the spring with the district contest in April. Senior teams placing at the district contest advance to state competition. Summer Activities & Camping Programs
Each summer, fun and educational activities are planned for 4-H'ers. Summer activities vary from year to year and include classes held in the county or trips to educational foundations and historic sites in Georgia. In addition, a week of summer camp, coordinated by the County 4-H office, is offered for Cloverleaf 4-H'ers (fourth - sixth grades) at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Junior Camp for seventh and eighth grades and Senior Leadership Camp for ninth - 12th grades are offered each year at one of 4-H camp facilities.
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