Georgia 4H Centers

SAMPLE ITINERARY

SAMPLE COURSES

ECOLOGY

BEACH Studying beach changes through erosion and deposition
FOREST Understanding interdependency and life cycles in forest ecosystems
LAKE Understanding the characteristics on lakes and lake organisms

LIVING HISTORY

PIONEER LIFE Investigating early pioneer daily life, culture, and associated skills
NATIVE AMERICAN SKILLS Absorbing the skills and culture that were integral to Native American life
GOLD PANNING Introducing the early history of Georgia and the role of gold in the relations between Native Americans and colonists

OUTDOOR SKILLS

CANOEING Understanding canoeing techniques, water safety and procedures
ORIENTEERING Exploring basic orienteering skills like orienting a compass and pacing
SURVIVAL SKILLS Learning skills and techniques essential for subsistence in the wild

TEAM BUILDING

CHALLENGE COURSE Focusing on the principles of teamwork by progressing through team-based activities
NEW GAMES Enabling students to increase physical skills, trust, and cooperation within a group using non-traditional activities
TEAM INITIATIVES Using teamwork to set goals, solve problems and build trust

4H CENTERS TO CHOOSE FROM

Wahsega, Dahlonega
Fortson, Hampton
Rock Eagle, Eatonton
Burton, Tybee Island
Camp Jekyll, Jekyll Island
Tidelands Nature Center, Jekyll Island

The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through hands on learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship.