Wayne County 4-H

Georgia 4-H provides experiences for young people to learn by doing. 4-H’ers complete hands-on projects in our focus areas of Agriculture and STEM, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement.  They receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles through in-school and after-school programs, community events, and 4-Hcamps.

Teams/Clubs

4-H Wayne County Council

Who: Junior Board (7-8) Senior Board (9-12)
What: 4-H Board are exceptional youth who strive to motivate, inspire, ad encourage others to participate in 4-H events and assist in planning, developing, and leading 4-H programs.
Board members attend a leadership retreat to plan the year and attend monthly Jr./Sr. Club meetings. 
Responsibilities and Expectations 
Apply HERE 
Monthly School Meetings

10/01: OES (Sapp/ Highsmith)
10/02: MRSE & OES(Tinsley)
10/03L SES & JES(Lightsey)
10/07: JES (Bohannon)
10/08: James E Bacon
10/09: MPMS
10/10: Homescchool meeting @ 4-H office
10/15: AWMS

Clover Club

Who: 4-12th Grade
What: WC 4-H Clover Club is an extra program for Wayne County 4-12th graders who miss out on in-school meetings or just can’t get enough of 4-H!
When: 1st Tuesday of each month 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: 4-H Office 
Cost: $5
Sign-up HERE
 

Livestock Show Team

Who: 1st-12th Grade
What: The Georgia 4-H Livestock Program offers extraordinary educational opportunities in programs that challenge 4-Hers with real-life issues as they learn responsibility through raising, showing and judging  livestock. Livestock projects give students the opportunity to practice and acquire new knowledge in the fields of animal science, business, time management and leadership
Oct 2-12, 2025 – Ga National Fair – Perry, GA
Feb 17 – 21, 2026 – Ga Junior National Livestock Show – Perry, GA

Call 912-427-5965 to Sign-up

Horse Club

Who: 5-12th Grade 
What:  Interested in horses? Whether you own a horse or not, you can be a part of 4-H Horse Club to learn more about horses, engage in fun hands-on horse themed activities, and even go on a few field trips! More info HERE
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month 4-5:30pm
Where: 4-H office
Dues: $30

First Meeting is October 21st
 

Archery Team

Who: 5-12 grade
What: Learn how to perfect your skills with a compound or recurve bow & compete against 4-H'ers across Georgia 
When: Tuesday & Thursday 3:45-5pm 
Dues: $80 
Click HERE for more info. 

Registration has closed, call us to sign-up.

 

Upcoming Events

Fall Forum
Fall Forum is a recreational & educational opportunity for 4-H’ers in 9th-12th grades from all over Georgia. The weekend includes workshops and education sessions, opportunities for community service and a dance.

WHO: 9-12th graders
WHEN: DEC 12-14th
WHERE: Rock Eagle 4-H Center Eatonton, GA
COST: $125 (cost includes transportation, lodging, and meals @ RE)

Sign up by NOV 21
SWEET POTATO FUNDRAISER
Do you know anyone who likes to cook or loves sweet potatoes? Use the order form to sell 5lb or 10lb bags of Bland Farms Sweet Potatoes. Bring your form and money to the 4-H Office on/before November 7th and earn over 50% of the money you bring in (profit will go into your 4-H account to be used for 4-H events)! Potatoes will be available for pick up at the 4-H office the week before Thanksgiving.

Community Service

Ronald McDonald Can Tabs

WHO: All ages
WHAT: We are kicking off our year long Ronald McDonald House can tab drive! Collect soda or food can tabs and bring them in to your 4-H classroom or the 4-H Office. We donate these to the Ronald McDonald House, a facility that accommodates families with hospitalized children who are being treated at nearby hospitals and medical facilities.
WHEN: Year long

School counselors are everyday heroes who help students feel safe, supported, and understood. During Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s show them how much we appreciate them. Take a moment to write a thank-you card to your school counselor. A kind word can make a big difference. Each 4-H’er who accepts this challenge will be rewarded 50 points!

Stay in touch!

Download the Remind app  to join our messaging group to get reminders about events and activities. 
Text the highlighted code to the phone number 810-10
Cloverleaf 4th-6th grade: @2526clo
Jr./Sr 7-12th grade: @2526jrsr

Wayne County Extension

1900 Sunset Boulevard Jesup, GA 31545
912-427-5955
Harris@uga.edu
Jillclary@uga.edu

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution

If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance, accommodation, or language access services
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 us at least three weeks prior to the program date.

Wayne County Extension

1900 Sunset Boulevard Jesup, GA 31545
912-427-5955
Harris@uga.edu
Jillclary@uga.edu

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution

If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance, accommodation, or language access services
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 us at least three weeks prior to the program date.