4-H Youth Development

Clemson Extension agents with primary Youth Development responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics including animal agriculture and veterinary science, natural resources and the environment, gardening, leadership and citizenship, personal growth and development, and science, engineering and technology.

Local Agent

Jenny Mountford (864) 446-2276 ext 111 grier@clemson.edu

Calendar

Check out the 2012 Abbeville Calendar!

South Carolina 4-H Calendar

E-Mail/Newsletter List

Please let us know if you wish to be added or removed from the Abbeville County 4-H mail/email list.

Member Forms

Abbeville County 4-H Membership Form

Clubs

Abbeville County 4-H Natural Resources Club

meets each month throughout the season: September - May
open to youth ages 5-19
youth learn all about wildlife and the great outdoors!

Abbeville County 4-H Cooking Club

meets each month throughout the season: September - May from 3:30-5:30pm
open to youth ages 5-19
youth learn about cooking techniques in the kitchen

Abbeville County 4-H Livestock Club

meets each month at 6:30pm at the Abbeville Extension Office
youth study livestock and the livestock industry
$5 yearly dues

Happy Hooves 4-H Horse Club

meets on Sundays throughout the season: September - May at Shantara Farm
open to youth ages 5-19, no horse experience or ownership necessary
$15 yearly dues
youth learn breeds, colors, anatamy, care, showmanship, horsemanship, and more

Abbeville 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Club (POSSIBILITY)

open to ages 5-19
call if interested

Abbeville 4-H Goat Club (POSSIBILITY)

open to ages 5-19 in the 4-H Wether Goat Project
call if interested

Abbeville 4-H Garden Club (POSSIBILITY)

open to youth ages 9-19
call if interested in joining or volunteering

2012-13 School Clubs and Enrichment

In-School Embryology Project (incubator and eggs)

contact us if you would like for you class to complete the embryology project with an incubator and chicken eggs
classes must supply their own eggs, brood boxes and starter feed for any hatchlings
incubators and turners must be cleaned before returning them to Abbeville 4-H

Let us know if your class or school wants to have a 4-H Club for the 2012-13 school year!

2013 Projects

Dairy Heifer Project

ages 9-17
$650-$700 fee for project heifer
deadline to register February 28

Small Garden Project

ages 5-19
2013 info coming soon!

Wildlife Food Plot Project

ages 5-19
2013 info coming soon!

4-H Pullet Chain Project

ages 5-19
$10 plus chick cost
raising, caring for, and showing laying hens
deadline to register is March 2
registration form

4-H Swine Project

ages 5-19
$85
raising, caring for, and showing pigs
2013 registration has passed.
2013 4-H Swine Show: Saturday, April 20, 2013 @ 10:00am

4-H Rabbit Project

ages 5-19
$10 plus rabbit cost
raising, caring for, and showing rabbits
2013 info coming soon!

4-H Goat Project

ages 5-19
2013 info coming soon!

2013 Camps and Clinics

2013 SC 4-H Forestry Clinic

ages 14-19
$100
April 12-14
Camp Long in Aiken (directions)

2013 SC 4-H Club Summer Camp

ages 8-14
June 17-21, 2013 (Upstate)
$250 *Must have paid 2013 State 4-H Dues.
swimming, canoeing, paddle boats, high adventure elements and climbing tower, nature hikes, team sports, archery, lake zip line, skits, games, dance, talent show, and more
Camp Long in Aiken (directions)
registration form
camp information

4-H2O: Exploring Abbeville's Waterways

2013 info coming soon!

If you have ideas or suggestions for summer camps please contact us at 864-446-2276 x111. Thanks in advance.

Fundraisers

Bi-Lo Boosterplus - print this bar code, scan it with your bonues card the next time you shop at Bi-Lo, and from then until May 31 1% of all your spending will go towards Abbeville County 4-H.

2013 SC 4-H Shooting Sports Fundraiser - Sporting Clays Tournament to be held on Saturday, February 23 at The Clinton House in Clinton SC. Four person team registraion for $400. Individual shooter registration for $100. Lunch included. Deadline to register is February 15. Sponorships from $100-2000 available, due February 13. Thanks in advance for supporting SC 4-H Shooting Sports.