4-H Youth Development

Four children smilingClemson 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

Gayle Williford, 843-719-4140 Ext 116, gwillif@clemson.edu

Events

2012 Coastal Carolina Fair – 4-H Activities (PDF, 3.3MB)

Opportunities 

Youth

  • Learn new skills and have fun while doing so
  • Participate in local, state, and national events
  • Set reasonable goals
  • Learn leaderships skills
  • Make new friends

Adults

  • Start a new club in your community
  • Judge project work, exhibits, written / oral presentations, contests, etc.
  • Serve on an Advisory Council
  • Teach, mentor, and guide youth

Clubs


Club Name

Community/Area

Type Club

Leader Name

Phone #
Berkeley Church of Christ 4-H Club
 Moncks Corner
 Community Harriet Bennet
 843-719-4140 Ext 112
C.E.M 4-H Club
 Huger After School Club
 Barbara White
 843-899-8975
Centenary United Methodist Church 4-H Club
 Moncks Corner (Oakley)
 Community Janet Hudgen
 843-899-4973
Graymour 4-H Horse Club
 Graymour/Bediko Stables
 Project (Horse)
 Leslie Mizell
 843-437-7153
Greater Faith Community 4-H Club
 Lakewood
 Community Letha Bryant
 843-813-2166
Horse-N-Around 4-H Club
 Moncks Corner
 Project (Horse)
 Rachel Clark
Beth Schurlknight
 843-257-4157
843-761-4303
MAPS Eagles 4-H Club
 Miracle Academy Preparatory School
 School Group
 Barbara McClennon
  
Proud Patriots 4-H Club
 Goose Creek
 Community (Homeschooled)
 Laurie Ladd
Serge Ladd
 843-553-0078
Rescuing Hugs 4-H Club
 Ladson Community
 Gail Rollerson
 843-873-1137
Second Mile 4-H Club Cane Bay
 Project (Dairy Heifers)
 Pamela Beckham
 843-688-4328


Services

  • Train the Trainer (Will train volunteers to conduct programs )
  • Summer Day Camps/Workshops
  • Provide Speakers on Selected Topics

Exhibits

SC 4-H Youth Development Projects and Programs may focus on a variety of topics in the following areas: 

  • Agriculture / Animals
  • Healthy Lifestyles
  • Leadership / Citizenship
  • Natural Resources
  • Personal Development
  • Science / Engineering / Technology


Visit the state-wide 4-H website.