4-H Youth Development
Ways to get involved with Richmond County 4-H:
Enroll in Richmond County 4-H with the online submission link shown below or submit an enrollment form to Richmond County 4-H. Email completed forms to uge3245f@uga.edu or deliver to Richmond County 4-H, 501 Greene Street, Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30901.
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Use these links to download your Code of Conduct and Medical Release Forms needed to attend all 4 H events: ?
Apply now to serve as a 4-H Volunteer with Richmond County 4-H!
Requirements:
Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteers working with youth must complete a volunteer application online, supply 3 non-related references, pass a background check, complete an Adult Code of Conduct agreement and complete the online training, Georgia 4-H: Working with Youth & Managing Risk.
Volunteer drivers must pass a Motor Vehicle screening (included in volunteer application).
Categories of Volunteers (See full description in the 海角官方首页 Extension Volunteer Policy Overview):
General Volunteer
Screened Volunteer
Screened Volunteer Working with Youth
Call (706) 821-2350? or email uge3245f@uga.edu for more information.
Staff Listing
View upcoming GA and Richmond County 4-H events listed below. Find Richmond County 4-H local events and registration information on the Newsletter and Announcements page. Make plans to join us at our upcoming events!
Upcoming Events
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Oct 18 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Spirit Creek Farm, 4010 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the Remind group for updates by texting @rc4hfish to 81010. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Spirit Creek Farm Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Oct 18 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Spirit Creek Farm, 4010 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Spirit Creek Farm Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Oct 20 Richmond County 4-H Sewing Club Workshop Members will learn how to mend a hole in their clothes, sew on a button, pick out the best fabric to use for a project, and use a sewing machine to create a pillow or utility apron. Basic supplies will be provided. **Club members should attend all 6 sessions.**
- Hephzibah, GA
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Oct 24 - Oct 26 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
- Eatonton, GA
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Oct 27 Richmond County 4-H Sewing Club Workshop Members will learn how to mend a hole in their clothes, sew on a button, pick out the best fabric to use for a project, and use a sewing machine to create a pillow or utility apron. Basic supplies will be provided. **Club members should attend all 6 sessions.**
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 3 Richmond County 4-H Sewing Club Workshop Members will learn how to mend a hole in their clothes, sew on a button, pick out the best fabric to use for a project, and use a sewing machine to create a pillow or utility apron. Basic supplies will be provided. **Club members should attend all 6 sessions.**
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 5 - Nov 6 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
- Hampton, GA
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Nov 8 - Nov 10 Junior Conference - Richmond County 4-H Richmond County 6th-8th grade 4-H'ers are invited to attend Junior Conference at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, November 8-9, 2025. The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, planned by and led by the Junior Board of Directors. Recreational programs for 4-H’ers are included to allow 4-H’ers to interact with youth from all over Georgia. Educational workshops, community service, and recreation are led by high school-aged teen leaders. Transportation provided by Richmond County 4-H. This year's theme is "Accelerate with Georgia 4-H!" Register by October 21. First-come, first-served - Space is limited! Register online or at Richmond County 4-H Office, 501 Greene Street Suite 100, Augusta, GA 30901. 706-821-2350 uge3245f@uga.edu
- Eatonton, GA
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Nov 8 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 10:00am-11:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.
- Augusta, GA
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Nov 8 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 10 Richmond County 4-H Sewing Club Workshop Members will learn how to mend a hole in their clothes, sew on a button, pick out the best fabric to use for a project, and use a sewing machine to create a pillow or utility apron. Basic supplies will be provided. **Club members should attend all 6 sessions.**
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 12 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 13 - Nov 14 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
- Dahlonega, GA
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Nov 15 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Spirit Creek Farm, 4010 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the Remind group for updates by texting @rc4hfish to 81010. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Spirit Creek Farm Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 15 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Spirit Creek Farm, 4010 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Spirit Creek Farm Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 17 - Nov 18 Horse Judging & Hippology Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/
- Cartersville, GA
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Nov 17 Richmond County 4-H Sewing Club Workshop Members will learn how to mend a hole in their clothes, sew on a button, pick out the best fabric to use for a project, and use a sewing machine to create a pillow or utility apron. Basic supplies will be provided. **Club members should attend all 6 sessions.**
- Hephzibah, GA
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Nov 18 - Nov 21 Georgia 4-H Basics of Youth Development & Beyond the Basics 4-H Training
- Eatonton, GA
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Nov 22 - Nov 23 Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4 - 6 Grades) Rock Eagle 4-H Project Achievement event
- Eatonton, GA
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Nov 28 - Dec 3 National 4-H Congress https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/national-4-h-congress/
- Atlanta, GA
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Dec 9 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Dec 12 - Dec 13 State Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Contest Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Eatonton, GA
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Dec 13 - Dec 14 Poultry Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
- Eatonton, GA
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Dec 13 - Dec 15 Fall Forum Fall Forum is a recreational and educational opportunity planned for Seniors 4-H’ers (9th-12th grades). The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, all planned by and led by 4-H’ers. Recreational programs for 4-H’ers are included to allow 4-H’ers to interact with youth from all over Georgia. In addition, training and educational opportunities are also offered for 4-H volunteers during the weekend. This year's theme is a Home-Alone-inspired theme with the slogan "You are Never Alone in Your 4-H Home!". Registration includes Saturday lunch and dinner, lodging, Sunday breakfast and transportation to and from the event. Registration deadline is November 25.
- Eatonton, GA
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Dec 13 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 10:00am-11:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.
- Augusta, GA
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Jan 9 - Jan 11 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jan 10 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 10:00am-11:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.
- Augusta, GA
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Jan 10 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Jan 13 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Jan 16 - Jan 17 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/additional-opportunities-by-species/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jan 16 - Jan 18 Project SAFE Indoor Archery Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/disciplines/archery/
- Perry, GA
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Jan 17 - Jan 18 State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/quiz-bowl/
- Eatonton, GA
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Jan 24 Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club Richmond County 4-H Fishing Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. No experience is necessary. We will learn about different local species and basic fishing steps. Fishing Club will meet one Saturday per month, 8:00am-11:00am at Spirit Creek Farm, 4010 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Fishing Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Join the Remind group for updates by texting @rc4hfish to 81010. Before attending a Fishing Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return the signed Spirit Creek Farm Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and sandihoc@uga.edu. Please feel free to contact Sandi Hockenberry at sandihoc@uga.edu for more information about Fishing Club or details about an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Jan 24 Richmond County 4-H Horse Club Richmond County 4-H Horse Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. We will learn basic care and knowledge of horses, such as parts of a horse, grooming, tack, and feeding. We will meet at the horse field, so wear boots or any closed-toe shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Horse Club will meet one Saturday per month 10:00am-12:00 Noon at Spirit Creek Farm, 4010 Smokey Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Horse Club will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, except for cancellations due to inclement weather. Before attending a Horse Club meeting, participants must pay a $10.00 registration fee and return a signed Spirit Creek Farm Liability Waiver to uge3245f@uga.edu and wbg1@uga.edu. Contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Horse Club or an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Feb 7 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Our Mission Statement: The purpose of youth gardening is to introduce gardening, conservation, protection of wildlife, recognition of plants, trees, and shrubs, basic flowering, and a love and appreciation of nature. The goal is that they will be future citizens who will be responsible and capable with greater self-expression, dignity, integrity, and knowledge of their environment. We are dedicated to growing minds in a stimulating, secure, and privileged environment through our high-quality, early-learning enrichment classes prior to planting any seeds. Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club is open to 4th-12th grade students who are interested in learning more about gardening and pollinators. The club is led by Augusta Area Master Gardener, Ms. Joy Brown. The club meets once a month on a Saturday morning, 10:00am-11:30am, at 2473 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA. A participation fee of $5.00 is due for each participant, once per school year. Contact Pam Crawford at pamela.crawford@uga.edu for more information.
- Augusta, GA
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Feb 10 Richmond County 4-H Community Club Richmond County Cloverleaf Community 4-H Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students who do not have 4-H in their schools but are interested in meeting new people, engaging activities, public speaking, science, leadership experiences, and community service opportunities.
- Hephzibah, GA
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Feb 12 - Feb 13 Poultry Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
- Perry, GA
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Feb 14 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.
- Hephzibah, GA
