UGA Cooperative Extension

4-H Youth Development - Project Achievement

Objectives:

• To acquire an understanding of subject matter in a given project area
• To develop skills in researching, assembling and presenting information
• To stimulate interest in continuing project work through 4-H experiences
• To provide opportunities for 4-H members to develop and enhance qualities
    of integrity, sportsmanship, cooperation, poise and self-confidence
• To help 4-H members develop skills in leadership and communication

How It Works

Haralson County 4-H’ers have the opportunity to participate in Project Achievement Competition.  Cloverleaf 4-H’ers (grades 5 and 6) choose a project that interests them, prepare visual aids and a demonstration; then present their information in front of judges.  The project categories are diverse and range from dog care and training to performing arts vocal.   They must first compete at the county level (C.P.A.)  If they win first place they then become eligible to participate at District Project Achievement (D.P.A.)

Junior (grades 7 and 8) and Senior (grades 9-12) 4-H’ers have the same opportunity withthe exception that there is no county competition., and they have to prepare a portfolio of their project work.  Senior 4-H’ers have the opportunity to compete at the State level competition if they win first place in their project area at the district competition. 

2006 Jr/Sr DPA:

Participants: Erine Dennis, Bain Griffith, Destiny Healey, Rachel Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Keri McLeroy, Amanda Turner, Nicole Wood, Justin Woodring, and Michelle Woodring.

Congratulations to Erine, Bain, Amanda, and Justin for advancing to State Congress this summer - Good Luck!

Also congrats to Destiny and Sarah for being elected to serve on the Northwest District Junior 4-H Board and to Erine and Bain for being chosen to serve on Senior Board!

Cloverleaf DPA

Participants: Kayla Chapman, Sarah Carroll, Emily Poteet, Beth Treadwell, Alyx Myers, Eve Dennis, Paige Griffin, Chelsea Quigg, Eugene Huff, Timothy Payne, Samantha Tucker, Taylor Malone, Corinne Cade, Ethan Brown, and Amy George

Due to the hard work of all these 4-H'ers, Haralson County received an award for the Highest Percentage of Winners. Every participant received 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place! Great Job!!

Contact

For more information about Haralson County 4-H Youth Development Programs, contact the 4-H Office at (770) 646-2026