4-H Clover Chronicle

A newsletter of the Jackson County 4-H Club

State Council

8th-12th Graders!

State Council is the constitutional meeting of the Georgia 4-H Council. It is open to students who have completed the 8th grade through recently graduated seniors. The highlight of the weekend is the Iron Clover Event, which is a competition between the four districts. Other activities include State Officer elections, fun workshops, a community service fair, and annual Citizenship Ceremony.

Cost: Free for the first four students to register, $100 for each student after

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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.

Summer Programs

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Summer is here , join 4-H for adventures of fun! Call 706-367-6344 to sign-up and pay! A handful of spaces are still available!

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

July 24th-25th $30 Farm & Fishing Tour

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

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.The 4-H Contest is separate from the Jefferson Library contest, but a pumpkin can be entered in both.

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.