Forsyth County Extension /
4-H Office
5110 Piney Grove Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2418
Our Spring judging teams will begin practicing the first week of March! Registration can be found HERE.
Poultry Judging: Monday nights 6PM-7:30PM
Poultry judging is a competitive event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry, egg production, and marketing. They also learn to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry. They identify parts of birds already prepared for market and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons.
Practices will be held weekly at the Forsyth County Extension office starting March 3 and conclude with the district contest in Gordon County on Thursday, April 17. If you have any questions about this team, please reach out to Ms. Heather.
Wildlife Judging: Tuesday nights 5:30PM-7PM
Wildlife Judging is an evaluation event where 4-H’ers learn about native wildlife. Topics include identifying different species, what they eat, where they live, and how to make a particular property desirable for a particular species. This event is great for any 4-H’er interested in animals and their habitats.
Practices will be held weekly at the Forsyth County Extension Office starting March 4 and conclude with the state contest at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on April 26. If you have any questions about the team, please reach out to Ms. MaKenzie.
6th - 8th graders are invited to the Northeast/Northwest District 4-H Junior Rally on April 26 - 27, 2025, at Wahsega 4-H Center! We’ll have exciting things to do, like your choice of ropes course obstacles, talent show, dancing, campfire, s’mores, other exciting classes, community service projects, time in the falls (weather permitting), the annual glow-in-the-dark night Easter Egg Hunt, plus plenty of time to hang out with all your friends from Northeast and Northwest Districts. We hope you will join us!
Registration is $108.00 and includes transportation and insurance. Registration will close on April 12, 2025. Register now! Have questions about this event? Please reach out to Ms. Heather.
Senior (9th-12th grade) 4-H’ers are cordially invited to the 2025 Georgia 4-H Senior Conference (AKA 4-H Prom) at Rock Eagle 4-H Center! This year’s conference will be held April 5-6. During the weekend, students will have the opportunity to participate in a college and career fair, attend 4-H prom, and build their portfolio by participating in the share fair! Transportation will be provided and the registration includes activities, food (dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday),
Registration is $108.00 and will be available HERE when registration opens later this month. If you have questions about this event, please get in touch with Ms. Heather.
Cloverleaf Camp (4th- 6th grade) at Wahsega 4-H Center July 7-11, 2025. Cost $450. Transportation provided by Forsyth County School buses.
Junior Camp* (7th-8th grade) at Forston 4-H Center in Hampton, GA, June 2-6, 2025. Cost $440. Transportation provided by county 4-H staff.
Wilderness Challenge Camp* (7th-8th grade) at Wahsega 4-H Center June 23-27, 2025. Cost $440. Transportation is provided by county 4-H staff.
Marine Resources Camp* (7th-8th grade) at Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island June 9-13, 2025. Cost $440, transportation not provided.
Senior Camp* (9th-12th grade) at Jekyll 4-H Center June 30-July 4, 2025. Cost$565. Transportation is provided by county 4-H staff.
Senior Extreme Camp* (9th-12th grade) at Pioneer Camp on the Rock Eagle campus June 9-13, 2025. $440, transportation not provided.
Senior Natural Resources Camp* July 7-11, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. This camp is application only. Cost $440, transportation not provided.
*youth must participate in a 4-H judging team or project
achievement to be eligible to attend
Community Club is a monthly club meeting for all 4th-12th grade students in the county that are homeschooled or do not have 4-H at their school. Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Forsyth County Extension Office. We can't wait to see everyone on February 11 for Adulting 101: Kitchen Basics.
We will also be collecting donations at this month's meeting for Teat the Troops. Treat the Troops is a program in Forsyth County, Georgia that sends baked goods and other treats to deployed soldiers. The program is run by community members who want to show support for the troops and let them know that people at home are thinking of them. People bring puzzle books or magazines to help fill the boxes. Magazines must be no more than 4 months old.
Registration is now OPEN! If your family has already registered this school year, there is no need to register again. If you have issues registering, please reach out to Susan Mamrick.
Conservation Club is a monthly club meeting for all 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning about conservation and the environment. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6PM. All meetings will begin at the Forsyth County Extension Office, but we are excited to be including some local site visits this school year! In February, we will be learning about wetlands and animal tracks. Register now! If you have any questions about Conservation Club, please reach out to Shannon Henderson.
For the 2024-2025 school year, Kindergarten-3rd graders are invited to join us for Cloverbuds! Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning on September 10th, from 5:30-6:30 PM. This year, we will be learning about a variety of Environmental Education topics including native wildlife, trees, and conservation. Thanks to the support of local donors, this program has no cost.
The next meeting will be held on February 11 and we will be learning all about native owls! Registration is now OPEN! If you have issues registering, please reach out to Susan Mamrick.
Do you love Forsyth County 4-H?
Help keep programming costs low by supporting the fundraising opportunities below.
Kroger Community Rewards
Before you do your weekly grocery run, don't forget to sign-up to support Forsyth County 4-H through the Kroger Community Rewards Program! There is no cost to you and a portion of your Kroger purchases comes directly back to our the Forsyth County 4-H Club! For more information on how to sign up, click hereor contact Heather Haines.
Save 15% with Joann 4-H Rewards!
Current and Alumni members, parents of members,
volunteers and 4-H staff can save 15% off their total in-store and online purchases every day with 4-H Rewards.
JOANN guarantees a minimum donation to National
4-H Council of $250,000 each year! We are so grateful for their support!
For more information, please visit https://www.joann.com/4-h/ or contact Heather Haines.
In Forsyth County, 4-H is sponsored by the University of Georgia, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, the Forsyth County Board of Education, and United Way of Forsyth County.
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.
If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information, please contact Heather Haines at heather.haines@uga.edu.
