4-H encourages diverse youth groups to develop their unique skills and talents to their fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through many activities. “Learning by doing” through hands-on activities to develop and strengthen life skills. It is a unique blend of government, private business, and volunteers working together to broaden the horizons of Bradley County’s young people.
The following are opportunities for you to get involved, increase your knowledge, and have lots of fun. You can even win ribbons and compete at the Regional and State Levels in several activities. You can pick one or as many as you would like to enter.
4-H Poster Art
The 4-H Poster competition is available to all 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Members create and design a 4-H promotional poster. The county competition is held in October 2025.
4-H Public Speaking
The 4-H Public Speaking competition is available to all 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Members write and present speeches to their class/club on designated topics. The sub-county competition is held February 18th, 2025 (4th&5th grades). The county competition is February 21st, 2025. The multi-county competition is March 7th, 2025.
4-H Project Demonstration
The 4-H Demonstration competition is available to all 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Members create a demonstration that teaches others “how to do a skill.” The main goal of this competition is public speaking and creativity. The county competition is held in April 2025 and multi-county May 3rd, 2025.
4-H Chick Chain
The 4-H Chick Chain is open to all 4th-12th grade 4-H members. Members received 8 baby chicks in April which they raise and then bring 3 of those to the 4-H show & sale in the September. A deposit and attendance of the chick chain 101 class is required.
4-H Camp
We have week-long and day summer camps where you can participate in everything from arts and crafts, STEM projects, canoeing to shooting sports!
Jr Camp (4th-5th grades) will be May 26-30, 2025 at Clyde-Austin 4-H Center. Junior High Camp (6th-8th) is July 7-11, 2025. Check out Clyde-Austin in Greenville, TN. Check them on this website.
4-H Clover Buds
Youth 5-8 (or under 4th grade) have the opportunity to participate in beginning levels of 4-H Youth programming while also making friends! Monthly meetings Aug-April 2:30-4 third Thursday. Please email hgoodson@utk.edu to enroll today. Spots are limited.