Forsyth County Extension /
4-H Office
5110 Piney Grove Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2418
Inviting all our Cloverbuds to become our "Water"buds for the day! Allow your Cloverbuds (K-3rd in the current school year) the opportunity to step into a world of watershed wonders with 4-H this summer! Students will explore the science behind watersheds and the water that moves within them. We will build a terrarium and explore the beauty behind ponds, lakes, and rivers and what lives within them. This day will be jammed packed with all kinds of water fun! Drop your students off at 5110 Piney Grove Road, 9am with a packed lunch, snack, a change of clothes (shoes/socks included), towel, sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat/sunglasses. Wear closed-toe shoes (water shoes are great!). If they do not have water shoes of some sort, we ask that they bring a second pair of shoes they can change into after we play our water games. Pick up will be at the office at 2pm. We hope to see your student there!Register Now.
Forestry Judging is a competitive event for 4th-12th grade students where youth learn about the different types of trees, the insects and diseases that affect those trees, how to pace, learn to use a compass and find out how much lumber they can find in a single tree. 4-H’ers will be taught everything they need to know at practices, but are responsible for studying the trees, insects, and diseases on their own, too. This is a great competition for those who love the outdoors and hiking! In 2025, practices are at our 5110 Piney Grove Road office from 6-8pm, Monday evenings beginning July 21st and continuing until the contest on September 2nd. The contest is an excused absence from school. Cost is $10.Register Now!
Come and experience the science of the forest during Sawnee Mountain Preserve and Forsyth County Extension’s family festival, Wilderness Wonders! This FREE event is an exciting opportunity for explorers of all ages to step into nature and learn all that the forest has to offer. On August 9th visit Sawnee Mountain Preserve Visitor’s Center from 10:00am – 2:00pm to play games, win prizes, and meet some of the forest’s fiercest birds, like Majesty, the golden eagle, and her fellow birds of prey! Don’t miss out on forest tales and hiking trails during Wilderness Wonders! Questions? Contact Ms. Heather.
The 4-H staff is already hard at work preparing for an exciting 2025–2026 school year, full of fresh ideas and new opportunities! As we plan upcoming programs and events, we want to make sure we're meeting the needs of our 4-H families. Please take a few minutes to complete the 2025 Needs Assessment. Your input helps us shape the future of 4-H in Forsyth County! If you haven't taken a few minutes to complete this, please help us.
Questions? Contact Ms. Heather.
We have had such a busy and fun summer with our Day Camps. We have one more that still has space. Join us for Geocaching! Register Here.
All 4th-12th grade youth, join us on Monday, July 21st, and get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure at our Geocaching in North Georgia Summer Day Camp! We will explore the beautiful landscapes of North Georgia while learning how to use GPS technology to search for hidden treasures. Drop off at 9am, pick-up is 4pm. Lunch is included for this day camp. Cost is $25.
Register online today!Space for all of our summer day camps is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The always popular 4-H Archery program is opening for registration in July. Our returning archers will register from July 7-11. The private link will be emailed to returning families. The remaining spots for the team will be open for registration on July 15th at 7:30am. This REGISTRATION LINK will not be live until 7/15, 7:30am. We are making some changes to the archery program this year, visit our website to see what we have planned!
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.
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.
