Forsyth County Extension /
4-H Office
5110 Piney Grove Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2418
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!
Questions? Contact Ms. Heather.
We have a great lineup of summer day camps that cover a wide variety of interests. Register Here.
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.
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.
4th-12th graders can join the Forsyth County staff for our annual Dahlonega Day on Tuesday, July 29th. This exciting day includes a visit to the Crisson Gold Mine 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 $50.
Register online today!Space for all of our summer day camps is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camp registration is now open! In 2025, Forsyth County 4-H will attend Cloverleaf Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega from July 7-11. Cost is $450 and includes transportation, meals, all activities, a camp t-shirt, and insurance for the week. A non-refundable deposit of $88 is required during registration.
Registration is now open for Georgia 4-H State Council. State 4-H Council, a Georgia 4-H core program, is the constitutional meeting of the Georgia 4-H Council and will include the election of Georgia 4-H State Officers. This annual meeting hosts multiple events, competitions, and training for youth and adults throughout the weekend. CLICK HERE for more information and registration information.
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. 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.
