4-H Summer Camp We still have a few spaces available for 4-H Summer Camp at Rock Eagle 4-H Center

from June 3rd-7th! This overnight camp is open to all youth in 4th-6th grades. Please contact Jack Lowery at jlowery2@uga.edu or 770-887-2418 for an application

or if you have questions about this great opportunity!

Reminders!

4-H doesn’t stop at the end of 4th & 5th grade! We have many elementary, middle school and high school 4-H Clubs with fun events and activities throughout the year for youth in 4th-12th grade! If you would like to be

added to our Forsyth County 4-H Newsletter, please contact Jack Lowery at jlowery2@uga.edu or 770-887-2418 to be put on the newsletter list.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution

Follow the Leader 5K, a 4-H Event! When: Saturday, April 27th at 8:00am

Where: North Forsyth Middle School (3645 Coal Mountain Dr, Cumming, GA)

Proceeds support the Forsyth County 4-H Club. We have awesome race shirts, and awards to the Overall M/F, Overall Master's M/F, Overall Grand Master's, Overall Sr.

Master's, and top 3 in all the normal 5 year age groups. $27.00 per person.

Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cumming/FollowtheLeader5K

Register by April 26th!

Like us on Facebook to keep up with everything in Forsyth County 4-H! We post pictures, videos, and announcements about upcoming events. It is a great way to see

what opportunities await you or your child in our program.

https://www.facebook.com/Forsyth4H

Also visit our website for more information about Forsyth County Extension/4-H

http://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/forsyth.html

Your summer can be filled with lots of fun 4-H activities! Take a look at these fantastic day camps 4-H has planned. From hiking to working with

animals to tubing, the options are endless! We hope to see you there! Also, see the back of this flyer for information about how to continue to

stay active in 4-H.

Jack Lowery, 4-H Extension Agent

Allie Williams, 4-H Program Assistant

Heather Haines, 4-H Program Assistant

770-887-2418 uge1117@uga.edu

5110 Piney Grove Road | Cumming, GA 30040

Introducing...

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fantastic

4-h day

camps!

2019 Edition

Provided by the Forsyth County 4-H Staff

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Detach this page on the dotted line, but keep the rest of the brochure for information.

Mail or bring completed form with payment to the Forsyth County Extension Office

5110 Piney Grove Road

Cumming, Georgia 30040

Spaces will be filled on a first come,

first served basis, so please sign up quickly!

Sign-up deadlines will be two weeks before the event.

4-H’ers Information

Name:

Age: _____ 2018-2019 Grade:____ 2018-2019 School:

Allergies or dietary restrictions? ________

Check the Summer Fun Day’s your 4-H’er will be participating in this year:

_____ Strawberry Picking-May 30th $15.00

_____ Farm Day-June 12th $20.00

_____ Animal Shelter (1)-June 20th $10.00

_____Dahlonega Day– June 27th $25.00

_____ Animal Shelter (2)-July 11th $10.00

_____ Atlanta History Day-July 18th $10.00

_____Sawnee Mountain Day-July 25th $40.00

Total amount for all selected activities: ____________ We accept cash or check. Checks should be made out to Forsyth County Extension/4-H.

Parent Information (Please write clearly; this will be how you receive reminders and info about the events.)

Name:

E-mail:

Phone Number:

Office Use Only

Check # ______ Cash ______ Receipt # _________ Date Received ________

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~Sawnee Mountain Day~

Come explore the mountain where 4-Hers will go on an Environmental Nature Hike and do extreme Tree Climbing! Tree climbing programs use ropes and special tree climbing equipment to move climbers up into the tree tops. All equipment will be provided. You must wear closed toed shoes for this event! Bring you own lunch. (Maximum of 20)

When: Thursday, July 25th-Drop-off between 8:45-9:00am and pick-up at 4:00pm

Where: Sawnee Mountain Visitors Center (4075 Spot Road, Cumming, GA)

~Animal Shelter Day 1 and 2~

(These are two separate events, each 4-Her may come to only ONE.)

Come volunteer at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter where you’ll get to make dog and cat toys, help out around the shelter, and visit with the animals! There will be two different dates for you to choose from and each 4-H’er may come to one, not both. Lunch is provided with this event—Chick-Fil-A. (Maximum of 10 per day)

When: Thursday, June 20th or Thursday, July 11th Drop-off at 10:30am & pick-up at 3:00pm

Where: Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way, Cumming, GA)

~Atlanta History Center Day~

Learn more about Atlanta and Georgia History, visit the newly restored Cyclorama Swan House, historic farm, gardens, and featured exhibits! Transportation will be provided. We will meet at the 4-H Office (5110 Piney Grove Road) at 8:00am! Bring or buy your own lunch (bring $10 for lunch if you want to purchase it there).

When: Thursday, July 18th Drop-off at 8:00am and pick-up at 4:00pm

Where: Meet at the 4-H Office (5110 Piney Grove Road Cumming, GA)

~Dahlonega Day~

Spend a day in Dahlonega panning for gemstones, visiting the shops, and tubing down the Chestatee River! 4-Hers are required to wear closed toed shoes for the Mine Tours. Please bring your own sack lunch. (Minimum of 25, maximum of 40) Transportation will be provided.

When: Thursday, June 27th Drop-off between-10:00-10:15am & pick-up at 3:45pm.

Where: Meet at the 4-H Office (5110 Piney Grove Road Cumming, GA)

~Farm Day with Horses~

Ready to spend a day out on the Ranch & learn how to care for livestock? Then join 4-H June 12th at FPR Equestrian (address will be given when registered). Learn about equine behavior and care, play some fun ranch games, work hands on with horses, and much more. Remember to wear closed toe shoes, pants and clothes that do not mind some dirt on them. Bring your own lunch. (Maximum of 20)

When: Wednesday, June 12th Drop-off at 9:00am & pick-up at 3:00pm

Where: FPR Equestrian, located in Forsyth County (address will be given at registration.)

~Strawberry Picking~

Come pick a pint of strawberries and learn how they grow! You’ll also get to go on a hayride, visit the petting zoo, and play at the Fun Park! Please bring your own lunch. (Maximum of 25)

When: Thursday, May 30th Drop-off at 10:15am & pick-up at 2:30pm

Where: Warbington Farms (5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 )