4-H
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By: Marcus Eason Oglethorpe County 4-H took fifteen 4-H’ers, the most in recent history, to Rock Eagle to compete for honors at Junior/ Senior District Project Achievement on March 7-9, 2025. Middle and high school 4-H’ers showed off their presentation and writing skills through their 4-H demonstrations and 4-H project portfolios. Approximately 455 4-H’ers from…
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(Shared by Americorps Service Member, and first time camp leader, Amber Waldroup) Just after lunch on Monday, June 26th – 48 campers, 1 teen leader, and 5 adult leaders pulled away from the Oglethorpe County Extension Office headed for a week away from parents, some for the first time, to experience the adventure Rock Eagle…
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We had an awesome time Sunday, May 21st, honoring our 4-H VIPs at our Red Carpet Awards Banquet! In addition to celebrating all our kids’ accomplishments, we honored our volunteers and donors who help make all the amazing programming we offer possible. We couldn’t do it without them, our school system faculty and staff, and…
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Join us on Wednesday, May 24th, after the half day of school for an afternoon of water fun! We’re renting a GIANT 18 foot high, dual lane water side, playing board games, and having snacks! Ride the 4-H bus over from OCES, or hitch a ride on our mini-bus from OCMS. Pickup is by 5:00pm.…
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Want to check out a Coastal Plains League baseball game AND support Oglethorpe County 4-H? Now you can! Georgia 4-H has teamed up with the Macon Bacon baseball team to offer a great deal for 4-H clubs. Come out to the ballfield on July 29th and pay only $17 for admission, a Macon Bacon hat,…
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Eight Oglethorpe County 4-H’ers competed for honors at Junior/ Senior District Project Achievement on March 10-12, 2023. Middle and high school 4-H’ers showed off their presentation and writing skills through their 4-H demonstrations and 4-H project portfolios. Approximately 230 4-H’ers from Northeast District competed. Junior 4-H’ers did very well at District Project Achievement. Taking 1st…
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Does you child love to paint, draw, or take pictures of horses? Do you love talking about horses or showing people things about horses? Then the 4-H State Horse Show is for you! In addition to the riding and horsemanship contests, there are educational contests you can enter. The categories are: Individual Demonstration Contest (Method)…
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Oglethorpe 4-H had a great day at “The Sort” livestock judging contest hosted at Partisover Ranch. Wyatt Bridges was 5th Overall high individual junior, and 5th overall in cattle. Callie Bridges earned 9th Overall junior individual and 3rd overall in questions. There were a total of 49 junior competitors. Great job to all our competitors!…
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Since September 2022, the Oglethorpe County 4-H Craft Club has experienced tremendous growth, both in attendance and in enthusiasm. Comprised mostly of 5th and 6th graders and led by 4-H AmeriCorps member Amber Waldroup, Craft Club has grown from a handful of kids to upwards of 20 kids meeting as many as three times a…
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4-H members contribute hundreds of hours back to their community every year. Service is a hallmark of all 4-H programs, teaching youth about the importance of giving back, improving our communities and developing innovative solutions to solve problems. 4-H’ers learn skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, community engagement and build a sense of compassion, confidence…
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