4-H Clover Chronicle
A newsletter of the Jackson County 4-H Club
**UPDATE** $4 for 4-H
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community we raised $1,076.84 from 37 separate donations on April 4th!! Of that amount, 80% or $861.47 will come directly to Jackson County to assist with our competition, leadership, and curriculum programs! The statewide total was $108,024.10.
Thank you Jackson County for supporting us!
Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp Registration
Camp registration is open!! Click here to sign your child up for one of the best summers experiences in Georgia!!
Cloverleaf Camp (4th-6th Grade) July 1th-5th at Fortson 4-H Center
Cost for camp is $425 per person.
Fundraisers will be made available to help families offset costs. Contact April Edwards (apriledwards@uga.edu) for more information.
Pumpkin Growing Contest
In partnership with Jefferson Public Library we are participating in the Great Pumpkin Contest this year! Any youth in Kindergarten through 12th grade (as of August 1st, 2024) can participate.
The best time to be planting your pumpkin will be after May 15th so grab your seeds and get ready! All pumpkins will need to be verified by the 4-H office between October 10th-20th to be eligible for the Georgia 4-H competition.
Contact Mr. Jonathan at jspage@uga.edu for full rules and information on the 4-H contest, contact the Jefferson Public Library for information on the local contest and picking up seeds.
Competition Teams
Wildlife Judging
The Wildlife Judging went to competition on April 27th at Rock Eagle. The Junior team of Greer H., Chloe H., and Levi R., placed 2nd for their Wildlife Management Plan. Senior Sarah B. placed 10th out out 83 for the Wildlife Knowledge challenge.
"The Worlds Largest BB Match"
Full scores and ranking is located here: https://www.orionresults.com/team/MatchPage.aspx?MatchID=1.2316.2024042420055778.1
Coach Ron, Coach Wayne, Braxton and Carter
Carter takes aim
Rylee reloads
Just another day on the range
Braxton lines up his shot during the standing round
Penelope on the line
Archery State Match
.22 Rifle State Match
The .22 team competed on Saturday and came away with a 3rd place team composed of Drake H., Abbigail C., Matthew J. and Lela K. (Not pictured)
Summer Programs
Summer is here , join 4-H for adventures of fun! Click here to register
**FULL** May 29th $10 Geocaching Day at Fort Yargo State Park and Little Mulberry Park. **FULL**
Participants will learn about GPS systems and how to participate in the world's largest scavenger hunt. Participants will need to bring a packed lunch, water bottle, and be dressed for a day outdoors. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the 4-H Office.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4th-12th graders invited, Limit first 10 to sign-up
**FULL** May 31st-June 1st $70 Wahsega Fun Day **FULL**
Join us for an overnight adventure at Wahsega 4-H Center. Participants will take have the opportunity to go tubing, fly down a zip line, go up the climbing wall, and explore the reptile lab.
4th - 8th graders invited, Limit of 14 participants
**FULL** June 4th $20 Cookie Day **FULL**
Who doesn't love cookies? Join us for a day of baking fun as we explore different cookie recipes and decorating skills.
9:00 - 12:00 at the 4-H Office.
4th-12th graders invited, Limit of 12 participants
June 6th $20 Grillin' Day
Want to learn the basics of how to grill out? Here's your chance to learn grill safety, set-up, skills, and of course...food! Participants will get a chance to grill at least two different dishes during this activity.
9:00 - 12:00 at the 4-H Office
6th-12th graders invited, Limit of 10 participants
**FULL** June 11th $10 Art Day **FULL**
Art Day is back! Come out and join us as Mrs. Hillary leads us through a day of colorful fun! Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a community art piece displayed in the 4-H Office and complete their own artworks to take home.
9:00 - 12:00 at the 4-H Office
4th - 12th graders invited, Limit of 15 participants
June 13th $10 Field trip to the Museum of Aviation
Have an interest in aircraft or history? We're taking a field trip to the Museum of Aviation located at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. This museum is a window into the history and development of the U.S. Air Force and a look of aviation history at the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.
9:00 AM Departure, Return no later than 6:00 PM.
4th-12th Grade invited, Limit of 12 participants
June 27th $10 UNG Planetarium
Ever look at the stars and want to know more about what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere? Here's a chance for your students to learn more about the universe and what lies out there in the unknown.
More information to come
July 11th $10 Explore Ecology
Environmental Education is the theme of the day as we visit the Georgia State Botanical Gardens, Bear Hollow Zoo, and Sandy Creek Nature Center. Participants will be able to explore a variety of natural scenes while also participating in fun activities to understand the world around us. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Be prepared to be outside for most of the day.
9:00AM Departure - 5:00 Pick-up at the 4-H Office
4th-12th grade invited, Limit of 12 participants
July 18th $30 Tellus Science Museum Field Trip
Have a love for science? Want to visit an incredible museum with lots of activities to explore and amaze!
Learn more here: https://tellusmuseum.org
9:00 AM Departure, 5:00 PM Return at the 4-H Office
4th-12th Grade invited, Limit of 12 participants
**FULL** July 24th-25th $30 Farm & Fishing Tour **FULL**
Join us for a field trip to a variety of farms and centers as we explore Georgia agriculture and its many different forms. Locations include 7G's Christmas Tree Farm, Shields-Etheridge Heritage Farm, and Potts Farm. We end the program with an afternoon of fishing. Participants will need to bring a water bottle and sack lunch. Be prepared to be outside for most of the time.
9:00 AM drop-off, 5:00 PM pick-up at 4-H Office
4th-12th graders invited, Limit of 14 participants
4-H Agent April Edwards
Email: apriledwards@uga.edu
Website: extension.uga.edu/jackson
Location: 255 Curtis H Spence Drive, Jefferson, GA, USA
Phone: 706-367-6344
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/126152501407/
4-H Educator Jonathan Page
Email: jspage@uga.edu
Website: extension.uga.edu/jackson
Location: 255 Curtis H Spence Drive, Jefferson, GA, USA
Phone: 706-367-6344
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/126152501407/