Forsyth County Extension /
4-H Office
5110 Piney Grove Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2418
4-H students in the 4th-12th grades are invited to join the Forsyth County Extension staff for an exciting day of environmental education! On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the 4-H staff will travel to Camp Wahsega, 77 Cloverleaf Trl, Dahlonega, GA 30533, to learn about herpetology and native wildlife. Transportation for the event is included. We will depart from our 5110 Piney Grove Road office at 8:30am and return around 4:45pm. Registration is OPEN NOW! Have questions? Reach out to us.
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 will conclude with the district contest in Bartow County on April 25. 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 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. Register HERE now! If you have questions about this event, please get in touch with Ms. Heather.
We have a great line up of summer day camps that cover a wide variety of interests. Our registrations are not all ready quite yet, but we wanted to give you a sneak peak! Expect all camps to be available the first week of March! Register Here.
~UGA Campus and State Botanical Gardens-Athens ~
Join us in the Classic City! On May 27th 4th-12th graders can embrace their inner Dawg on UGA’s campus. We will tour the campus with UGA alumni, visit the bookstore, see Sanford Stadium, and learn some environmental science at the State Botanical Garden. Drop off at the office 8:30am. Pickup is 5pm. Cost is $30 and includes lunch in Athens.
~Fortson Fun Day~
Calling all 4th-6th graders! Join Forsyth County 4-H on May 30th as we travel to Fortson 4-H Center for Fortson Fun Day! Possible activities include: wilderness survival, zip lining, climbing the rock wall, kickball, canoeing, herpetology, a visit to the Fortson farm, and checking out the canteen! Lunch is provided by the Fortson 4-H Center cafeteria. Drop off is 7:30AM and our estimated return time is 5:30PM. Cost is $45.
~Smithgall Woods/Helen, GA Water Park Day ~
On Wednesday, June 18th, the Forsyth County 4-H staff will travel with county 4th-8th graders to Smithgall Woods State Park where we will learn about arachnids and orienteering. After eating our packed lunch (coolers provided) we will head to Helen Water Park for some fun in the sun. Drop off 8am, pickup 5pm. Cost is $45.
~Dahlonega Day ~
4th-12th graders can join the Forsyth County staff for our annual Dahlonega Day on XXXXXXX. This exciting day includes a visit to the Dahlonega Butterfly Farm and a tubing trip down the Chestatee River! Your child will need to bring a packed lunch, coolers provided. Drop off is 9AM and our expected return time is 4:30PM. Cost is $35.
~Geocaching in Forsyth County ~
Join us on July 21 Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure at our Geocaching in North Georgia Summer Day Camp! Campers will explore the beautiful landscapes of North Georgia while learning how to use GPS technology to search for hidden treasures.
Grade range:
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $25
Lunch: Included
Description: 4th-12th
Register online today!Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
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.
