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UT Extension > Weakley County > 4-H Youth Development
 

4-H Youth Development

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4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. "Learning by doing" through hands on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H'ers to develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is a family affair. This includes the parent-child relationship and the extended family of community and state. It is a unique blend of government, private business and volunteers working together to broaden the horizons of Volunteer County's young people.
 
 
Youth participate in 4-H through school 4-H clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. Although there are many common activities, each county in Tennessee has its own unique programs and areas of emphasis.
 
 
 
 
4-H is a unique educational program for students in elementary through high school. It encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their skills and talents to the fullest. As 4-H'ers, youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone. Each county has exciting and fun programs!
 
 
Contact us to find out about the 4-H clubs in your community.
 


 
State Events
  • Academic Conference

Junior High Academic Conference is an event for students enrolled in 4-H between the grade 6-8th as of January 1. The event will be held on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Participants receive intensive training in their 4-H project areas under the supervision of university scientists and specialist and explore related career opportunities. The conference provides a variety of rewarding and fun-filled experiences in classroom, outdoor and laboratory settings. 

  • TN 4-H Honor Club
  • Honor Club Application - TN Honor Club Application Form.pdf

Are you in at least the 6th grade? Have you been an active 4-H member? Do you enjoy leadership and citizenship activities? Then, maybe you can become a Tennessee 4-H Honor Club member!

Honor Club is for junior high (6th, 7th and 8th graders) and senior (9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders) 4-H'ers who have been active members of their local clubs. Membership is based on an application form. Anyone who can score a minimum number of points on the Tennessee 4-H Honor Club application can become a member. It's not hard. You get points for everything you do... completing your projects, participating in events and activities, making presentations, helping other 4-H'ers, volunteering in your community... you even get points just for joining 4-H!

Anyone can become an Honor Club member if they're just willing to participate... and participating is fun!

TN 4-H Honor Club is a 4-Her's first step to becoming a Vol State Member (this is the highest honor a 4-H member can receive). Once a member has received these accomplishments, scholarships and other opportunities are available. If you are interested in joining the TN 4-H Honor Club, contact Ms. Janie Tallent for an application today. 

  • TN 4-H All Stars

Tennessee 4-H All Stars is the second level in the Tennessee 4-H recognition program (becoming a Vol State Member) for outstanding 4-H members. Through​ active participation in their 4-H clubs, 4-H'ers in 7th-12th grades can earn points to become members of the 4-H Honor Club. Once they complete the 8th grade, Honor Club members may apply for membership in 4-H All Stars. Membership in All Stars is based on SERVICE, which is the All Star motto.

4-H All Stars have many opportunities for service, leadership, and FUN! Whether participating in county service learning projects, attending regional conferences, or serving as a regional or state officer, members learn about themselves as they serve others. The opportunities are limitless. As a speaker at the 1965 All Star Conference said, "All Stars have a golden opportunity to serve. It's a matter of how you want to serve and where you want to serve."

  • TN 4-H Vol State Recognition

Vol State is the final step in Tennessee's three-level recognition program... Honor Club, All Stars and Vol State. The Vol State Award is the highest honor a Tennessee 4-H'er many receive. Members are inducted in an impressive candlelight ceremony on the final night of Tennessee 4-H Roundup.

The requirements to be a Vol State member include: member must be an active 4-H member, member must have been enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade on January 1 of the current calendar year, member must be an active 4-H All Star, and member must be in attendance at State 4-H Roundup. 

Being a Vol State 4-H member is a huge honor that many youth have worked hard to obtain in their 4-H years. Weakley County 4-H strongly encourages youth to strive to be the best you can be.

  • TN 4-H Roundup

State 4-H Roundup is a yearly event that recognizes the outstanding project work and leadership accomplishments of senior 4-H members in grades 9th - 12th. In order to attend State 4-H Roundup, members must submit a portfolio in a one of twenty-six project areas. 

  • TN 4-H Congress

Since it's beginning in 1948, 4-H Congress has given some 34,300 4-H'ers and volunteer leaders firsthand experience in state government. At Congress, delegates become senators or representatives and form a "junior" state Congress. They devote their time to learning about government, citizenship, leadership and their state capital.


 

 
 
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Contact Information

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Janie Tallent  731-364-3164
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Poultry Chain Record Book
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Poultry Book 2017.pdf




 
 

 
 
 
 
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​ 4-H Forms and Information Sheets

Below are the most frequently used forms for 4-H ranging from attending 4-H events to participating in livestock shows. These forms are in place for the safety and security of your children.

Out-of-County Forms

  • Youth Activity and Event Acceptance Formf600a.pdf
  • Adult Activity and Event Acceptance Form (Volunteer) f600b.pdf
For use when attending 4-H activities agreeing to a publicity release allowing Tennessee State University, and the Tennessee 4-H Foundation to photograph, film, audio/video tape, record and/or televise their image and voice, and biographical material, in whole or in part in any medium now known or developed in the future, without restriction.
 
NEW Portfolio Forms
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In 2017, the Tennessee 4-H Portfolios will be turned in to your county agents in a new format. Below are the documents you will need. 

Contact the Extension Agent for more information or questions.

Portfolio Online Form 2017.pdf

Looking Ahead and Thinking Back Project Plan Forms.pdf

Tabs for Portfolio.pdf

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Camps

     
Electric Camp
  • Date:
  • Cost:
  • 6th - 7th Graders (as of Jan. 1, 2018)
  • Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
 Summer STEM Camp

 

Date: (Male Only Camp); (Female Only Camp)

  • Cost:
  • Who: Current 7th & 8th Graders
  • Where: Lone Oaks 
  • Activities: 
    • Agriculture - Soil Science, Water Quality
      Science - Micro-invertebrates, Astronomy, Fisheries
    • Technology - Drones
    • Engineering - Construct GaGa Pits, Shade Tents, Eno Circle, Amphitheater 
  • Additional Activities: kayaking, paddle boards, horseback riding, archery/trap, Dutch Oven Cooking
  • Max. 20 youth each week

 

  • Junior 4-H Camp
  • Date:
  • Cost: TBD
  • 4th - 6th Graders
  • Location: W. P. Ridley 4-H Center, Columbia, TN
Junior High Adventure Camp
  • Date:
  • Cost: TBD
  • 7th - 8th Graders
  • Location: W.P. Ridley 4-H Center, Columbia, TN
OWLS Camp
  • Date:
  • Cost: TBD
  • Who: First 96 campers in the region register is accepted. Youth between 6th & 12th grade are invited.
  • Location: Brandon Springs, Stewart Co. 
 State Academic Conference 
  • Date:
  • Cost: TBD
  • 6th - 8th Graders (As of Jan. 1, 2018)
  • Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Target SMART Camp
  • Date:
  • Cost: TBD
  • 5th - 9th Graders (as of Jan. 1, 2018)
  • Location: W.P. Ridley 4-H Center, Columbia, TN
Western Region Line and Design Camp
  • Date:
  • Cost: TBD
  • Location: University of Tennessee Martin

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Livestock & Horse Shows

Tennessee Livestock Shows and Guidelines:


Tennessee 4-H Horse Championship Handbook:
  • HorseProgramHandbookRev2017.pdf
  • HunterDivisionCheatSheet.pdf
  • WalkingRackingDivisionCheatSheet.pdf

 
Tennessee/Regional Shows:
  • Tennessee 4-H State Swine Show:
    • ​Murfreesboro, TN
  • Western Region Horse Show:
    • Martin, TN
  • State 4-H Horse Championships:
    • Shelbyville, TN
  • Western Region Beef Show:
    • Martin, TN
  • Western Region Sheep & Goat Show:
    • Martin. TN
  • State Sheep Show:
    • Cookville, TN
  • State Beef Expo:
    • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Southern Region 4-H Horse Championships:
    • Perry, GA
  • State Meat Goat Show: TBD
    • TBD
  • State Dairy Show:
    • Murfreesboro

 

​ Ownership Deadline​ ​Ear Tagged, Tattooed, & Weighed ​Entries Due
​Beef ​ ​ ​
​Mkt Steer
May 20 June 1 ​April 30
​Commercial Heifer May 20​ ​June 1
​June 10
Registered Heifer​ ​May 20 ​at registration ​June 10
​Sheep ​ ​ ​
​Mkt Lamb ​May 20 ​June 1 ​June 10
​Commercial Ewes ​May 20 ​June 1
​June 10
​Registered Ewes
​May 20
​June 1 ​June 10
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​Mkt Goats ​July 1 ​July 1 ​July 20
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​Mkt Hogs
​Oct. 20 ​Nov. 1 ​Nov. 15
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​Horse ​March 1 ​ ​
 

4-H Horse Enrollment Form

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