Hello Parents and 4-H’ers!

We have had an exciting school year with you! We have enjoyed learning, growing, and having fun doing all the 4-H things with our young people this school year–and, the fun is not over!

We are currently planning our summer programs, and are excited to see you soon! Keep reading to find out all the latest 4-H news!

See you soon!

Shawnie Sahadeo, 4-H Agent – ssahadeo@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 – April 2026 (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.

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”

Find all things 4-H on our website!

Check out our 4-H Website Pages to learn more about our program. While you are on our site, be sure to sign up for the online newsletter, join our Facebook group, and fill out an enrollment card if you have not already done so. You will also find Shawnie Sahadeo’s email address on several pages. Please contact her with any questions!

Coming Soon – Summer Advenures

Summer camp is fun, but it’s not the only way to 4-H during the summer! We are planning some awesome adventures and will have that information in our next newsletter! Follow the link below to join our monthly enewsletter and fb group to keep up with all the fun!

Subscribe to Monthly 4-H Newsletter

Join Camden 4-H Facebook Group

LESS STRESS ON THE TEST (and overall!) IS THE GOAL! TO HELP MAKE SURE YOU CAN DO YOUR BEST, MAKE SURE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR S.E.L.F:

SLEEP: youth ages 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep each night! To help ensure you are getting those zzz’s, turn off screens 30 minutes before bedtime and create a routine.
EXERCISE: aim to challenge your body for a total of AT LEAST 60 minutes each day.
LEISURE: leave room for down time in your schedule. Just don’t let it take over all your time.
FOOD: Eat from all 5 food groups. Aim for at least 3 food groups per meal. Make sure snacks are healthy. Sugary and processed items should be treats, not eaten daily.

Explore your interests | unleash your Creativity | Share your story | Celebrate your achievements — Georgia 4-H project achievement

Our Cloverleaf Project Achievment program was amazing this year! We had over 300 5th & 6th graders submit entries for our county level competition. We invited 70 of those 4-H’ers to attend our district competition, and had 44 attend on March 28! We had 44 participants competing against 9 other counties in 26 project areas. We had the largest group of competitors. Those 4- H’ers worked hard practicing and perfecting their presentations and their hard work paid off. 15 of them recevied 1 place, 14 received 2 place, 9 received 3 place, and 6 received honorable mention. We are so proud of everyone!

4-H Summer Camp

We do have a few cloverleaf camp spaces available. Visit our Camp Registration web page to access the cloverleaf camp link.

MANDATORY CAMP ORIENTATION MEETING POLL COMING VIA EMAIL. RESERVE APRIL 29, 30, AND MAY 4.

Need to pay your camp balance? Log in here: Group Account ; Tutorial for making payments on account

Combating Test Anxiety and Stress

Every April, our focus is on combating test anxiety and stress. Here are a few resources that we have been using in classrooms! Belly breathing is the best way to breath during both of these exercises. Instructions for that are included in the guided relaxation link.

Guided relaxation is a great way to lower your stress levels and a great start to a good night’s rest. Scan the code or use the link below for a 4-H version of guided relaxation narrated by Ms. Shawnie!
Guided Relaxation Link

Square breathing is a great tool to keep in your stress management toolbox, and can be used anywhere! Try doing this right before a test or other similar stressful situations to take a minute and reset yourself. You may not be able to change the fact that you have to do it, but you CAN change how you get ready for it! Imagine a square and start in the bottom right corner, follow a 4inch line and slowly trace the shape with your finger as you count to 4; as you trace the shape of the square, alternate between breathing in (4count), hold (4count), breath out (4count), hold (4count) – repeat. Do it as many times as you need to, and go a little slower each time.

Vidalia Onions Fundraiser – We Need Your Support – it’s onion time!

Help send 4-H’ers to camp this summer, by purchasing these farm fresh, Georgia grown awesome onions!10# for $12 or 40# for $40.Orders and payment due by April 20. Pick up will be scheduled for the first week of May. Contact our office to learn more about how to order. 912-576-3219

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 us. 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