Hello Parents and 4-H’ers!
We really enjoyed meeting all our new 4-H’ers and kicking off the new program year with fun clubs and activities! Keep reading to see how you can plug in and find your spark in 4-H! Hope to see you soon!
Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent – ssahadeo@uga.edu
Click on the link below to view the 4-H Newsletter pdf version:
The Camden Clover – Your Monthly 4-H Newsletter – October 2023 (PDF)
Because our newletter is fully accessible to everyone, the newsletter is also written out in plain text without all the graphics. An equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran, disability institution.
4-H Pledge
I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
FlowPage
Follow the link below where we list all of our registration links. You can join our Facebook group, e-newsletter, and find the latest on all of our activities here. Website address: Flowpage Web Link
4-H Lingo
Cloverleaf: 4-H’er that is in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade Junior: 4-H’er that is in 7th or 8th grade
Senior: 4-H’er in 9th-12th grades
County Council: monthly meeting for Junior and Senior 4-H’ers that focuses on leadership and life skills
DPA: the premier 4-H event–learn skills to help you for the next 100 years, learn about something you love, and improve your presentation skills!
SPIN: stands for ‘special interest”
5th Grade Clubs
Starting next month, this space will show us who’s ahead in our spirit contest! Remember to wear green, collect can tabs, and participate in 4-H events to earn points for your school.
Upcoming Events
- OCTOBER 6, 2023: Fishing Fun Day at Crooked River State Park. 8:30-3:30pm. Drop off at Group Shelter 1. Come early if you have not done paperwork for the year. Cost is $10, fishing poles provided. Please email ssahadeo@uga.edu to reserve your spot.
- NOVEMBER 10, 2023: Fishing Day 2! Location TBD. Only 15 spaces available for this event. Please email ssahadeo@uga.edu to reserve your spot. $10 fee due day of event.
UPCOMING CLUB MEETING REMINDERS:
- Cloverleaf Cooking: Oct. 30 (must have signed up for this program in September–we do have a wait list, so let us know if you are interested.)
- Cloverleaf STEAM: Oct. 26 5:30-7pm, drop in’s welcome. Meets in room 143 @ Coastal Georgia Community College in Kingsland.
- County Council: (7th-12th grades only) Oct. 19, 5:30-7pm. Meets in room 143 @ Coastal Georgia Community College in Kingsland
- Homeschool Clubs: October 19, 11:30-1:00. Grades 2nd-12th. Meets in room 143 @ Coastal Georgia Community College in Kingsland.
This month we celebrate National 4-H week – October 1st – 7th! #ILOVE4H
WE’RE ADOPTING A COW!
And we need a name! Send Ms. Shawnie your suggestions for a name for our cow using this link: Cow name suggestions link
The winning name will be announced next month, and each month, we will have updates in our newsletter!
Support Camden County 4-H by donating during Tractor Supply’s Paper Clover campaign! October 4-15 – Funds support 4-H camp and leadership activities.