What is 4-H Project Achievement?
What is 4-H Project Achievement?
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Junior & Senior Project Achievement
Junior & Senior Project Achievement
7th-12th Grade Youth
7th-12th Grade Youth
Project Achievement is an exciting competition in which youth choose a topic, also called a project area, and become an expert in that subject. At all contest levels, competitors will research their topic and prepare a presentation to demonstrate their knowledge. Unlimited options for exploring interests means there is something for everyone in 4-H Project Achievement.
Junior (7th & 8th Grade) Resources
Junior (7th & 8th Grade) Resources
A step-by-step guide designed to help Junior 4-H'ers successfully navigate the DPA process.
You are running your own race. Everyone has different goals when participating in Jr/Sr DPA. Share these goals and your anticipated project area with 4-H staff by completing this survey.
Senior (9-12th grade) Resources
Senior (9-12th grade) Resources
A step-by-step guide designed to help Senior 4-H'ers successfully navigate the DPA process.
You are running your own race. Everyone has different goals when participating in Jr/Sr DPA. Share these goals and your anticipated project area with 4-H staff by completing this survey.
Race to District Project Achievement
Race to District Project Achievement
Final 2026-2027 dates will be updated soon, but are likely to follow a roughly similar timeline!
Final 2026-2027 dates will be updated soon, but are likely to follow a roughly similar timeline!
2026 JrSr DPA Race Rules.pdfPit Stops Further Explained & Dates
Pit Stops Further Explained & Dates
Think of pit stops as your checkpoints on the road to District Project Achievement greatness! They're not strict deadlines, but hitting them on time helps keep your project running smoothly. Plus, it gives your 4-H crew a chance to check under the hood, give you helpful feedback, and make sure you're still in the race. So don’t stall—pull in, refuel, and keep cruising toward that finish line! 🚗💨
Think of pit stops as your checkpoints on the road to District Project Achievement greatness! They're not strict deadlines, but hitting them on time helps keep your project running smoothly. Plus, it gives your 4-H crew a chance to check under the hood, give you helpful feedback, and make sure you're still in the race. So don’t stall—pull in, refuel, and keep cruising toward that finish line! 🚗💨
- Pit Stop #1: Parent Meeting- August 25
- Pit Stop #2: Intro Paragraph/Cover Letter- September 30
- Pit Stop #3: Portfolio Rough Draft- October 31
- Pit Stop #4: Portfolio Picture Page(s) & Signatures- November 30
- Pit Stop #5: Final Portfolio Due- December 31
- Pit Stop #6: Rough Draft Speech & Poster Plan/Food Labs 101- January 31
- Pit Stop #7: Final Speech & Posters Complete/Food Labs 102- February 28
- Pit Stop #8: Dress Rehearsal/Food Labs Mock Contest- March 4 & 5
Crash Sites Further Explained
Crash Sites Further Explained
Uh-oh! Crash sites are the real deal—these are hard deadlines you absolutely can’t miss. They’re set to make sure Newton County 4-H youth stay in sync with Georgia 4-H’s official timeline. If you blow past one of these, it’s game over for your chance to participate. So buckle up, stay alert, and make sure you hit every checkpoint before it’s too late! 🏁⏰
Uh-oh! Crash sites are the real deal—these are hard deadlines you absolutely can’t miss. They’re set to make sure Newton County 4-H youth stay in sync with Georgia 4-H’s official timeline. If you blow past one of these, it’s game over for your chance to participate. So buckle up, stay alert, and make sure you hit every checkpoint before it’s too late! 🏁⏰
- Crash Site (Pit Stop #5): Final Portfolio Due- December 31
- Crash Site (Pit Stop #7): Final Speech & Posters Complete/Food Labs 102- February 28
Fuel Stations Explained
Fuel Stations Explained
Think of pit stops as your checkpoints on the road to District Project Achievement greatness! They're not strict deadlines, but hitting them on time helps keep your project running smoothly. Plus, it gives your 4-H crew a chance to check under the hood, give you helpful feedback, and make sure you're still in the race. So don’t stall—pull in, refuel, and keep cruising toward that finish line! 🚗💨
Think of pit stops as your checkpoints on the road to District Project Achievement greatness! They're not strict deadlines, but hitting them on time helps keep your project running smoothly. Plus, it gives your 4-H crew a chance to check under the hood, give you helpful feedback, and make sure you're still in the race. So don’t stall—pull in, refuel, and keep cruising toward that finish line! 🚗💨
- August 2025
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: August 25-August 27
- September 2025
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: September 2- September 30
- October 2025
- Portfolio Workday: October 13
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: October 1- October 24
- November 2025
- Portfolio Workday: November 24
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: November 3- November 26
- December 2025
- Portfolio Final Edits Workday: December 22
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: December 1- December 23
- January 2026
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: January 2- January 30
- February 2026
- Poster, Props, & Notecard Workday: February 17
- Poster, Props, & Notecard Workday: February 23 (until 8:00 PM)
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: February 2- February 27
- March 2026
- Schedule an Appointment with 4-H Staff: March 1- March 12
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