Hello Parents and 4-H’ers!

We are pumped about Project Achievement–Georgia 4-H’s premier event, where youth gain knowledge, confidence, life skills, and new friends! Our 7th-12th grade competitors completed their competition on Feb. 1, and now we are gearing up to prepare our awesome 4th-6th graders for their competition next month! We are also debuting a new online registration system, accepting summer camp registration, and getting ready for our spring programs beginning in March.

Keep reading to find out how you can plug into 4-H!

Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent – ssahadeo@uga.edu
Rachel Smith, 4-H Educator – rachel.smith6@uga.edu

Camden County Extension/4-H Office
1409 Georgia Ave, Woodbine, GA 31569
912-576-3219

Click on the link below to view the 4-H Newsletter pdf version:

The Camden Clover – Your Monthly 4-H Newsletter – February 2025(PDF)

Because our newletter is fully accessible to everyone, the newsletter is also written out in plain text without all the graphics. University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Camden County Extension office at 912-576-3219 or uge3039@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.

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
Spin Club: SPIN stands for “special interest”

4-H Camp Registration Going On Now!

Check out our Event Registration page to sign up for camp. MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO SET UP YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT. You can also find out about all the things we have going on once you get to this page by browsing the menu on the left, or in the drop down if on a phone.

5th Grade Updates

Your presentations and speeches were awesome! Those selected to advance to our district Cloverleaf Project Achievement contest will be notified by Feb. 12. Also: Remeber your can tabs! Next month is the last chance to turn them in! Wear Green, and come to activities outside your classroom to earn more points!

March Meeting Schedule and School Points

CRES: 3/19 | 5.9 points
DLR: 3/21 | 3.2 points
KES: 3/18 | 18.5 points
MHES : 3/11 | 11 points
MLC: 3/7 | 17 points
MLG: 3/7 | 5.5 points
SES: 3/26 | 10 points
SMES: 3/12 | 5 points
WES: 3/25 | 7.8 points

4-H Summer Camp

We still have spots available for our summer camp opportunities, but they are going fast! To find more information or to register, visit our Summer Camps or Event Registration webpages.
Things to know:

Registration is first come, first served! Online registration does not guarantee a space for either of the senior camp options.
All camp deposits (that first $100 payment to secure a spot) are NONREFUNDABLE.
CLOVERLEAF camp fees are due by June 1st. ALL OTHER CAMPS must be paid in full by May 1st.
All registration must be done ONLINE. Please visit our Event Registration webpage for detailed instructions regarding the registration process. Cash and check payments may be made at our office AFTER you have created your online account.
There will be a MANDATORY camp orientation meeting for ALL campers and at least one parent. Attendance is MANDATORY. Packing list and travel information will only be released to those in attendance. Date TBD.
We have fundraisers scheduled to start in March/April to help pay for camp.
There are a limited amount of scholarships available to ACTIVE 4-H’ers.
- Reach out to agent to request a scholarship application.

Congratulations to our Camden County 4-H Jr and Sr District Project Achievement competitors!

Megan McDonald, 12th grader from CCHS, placed 1st in the Dairy Food Project and will compete at our state competition in July and Madison McDonald, 11th grader from CCHS placed 2nd in the Engineering and Mechanics Project. We also had competitors in the senior Performing Arts Dance and Communications categories and a Junior competitor in the Performing Arts General category. We are so proud of all of our competitors! Contact our office to see how YOU can explore your passions and compete in this competition. Preparations for next year start now!

Upcoming Events

Cloverleaf Project Achievement workshops begin Feb. 20! Watch your email for details and instructions on how to sign up for practice spots.
Survival Skills Club: If you signed up for this, please check your email for reminders about upcoming meetings!
County Council (7th-12th graders): Feb. 13–repurpose a blanket or towel! We are collecting donations for humane society.
Cloverleaf Cooking: starting back in March! Two more classes, open to all 5th-6th graders and previous participants. $15 per class. March 27 and April 15. Online registration begins March 1.
Environmental Science Club begins March 18! Club will meet March 18, April 10, and May 13 at Crooked River State Park. $10 per class. Online registration begins March 1.

***Are you in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade and want to improve your writing and communication skills? Do you have talent you want to share? Cloverleaf Project Achievement is for you! Contact Ms. Shawnie for more information on how you can participate!***

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Camden County Extension office at 1409 Georgia Avenue in Woodbine GA | 912-576-3219 | uge3039@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date