West Virginia 4-H

4-H Events

Find West Virginia 4-H events.

4-H Volunteer Retreat
National 4-H Conference
National 4-H Congress
4-H Day at the State Fair
Citizenship Washington Focus
WV 4-H Roots to Success Summit

4-H Volunteers

Our program offers volunteer opportunities for youths, adolescents and adults.

4-H Volunteer Retreat
WV 4-H Roots to Success Summit
4-H Club Volunteers

Camps

West Virginia has many opportunities for youth ages 9 through 21 to have fun, make friends and learn at camp through WVU Extension’s 4-H program – the camping experts!

Teen Leader Weekend
Code Camp
Dance Weekend
Ultimate Outdoor Weekend
State Conservation Camp
New Horizons Camp
Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Older Members Conference

Career Pathways

Exploring career pathways helps youth identify 4-H projects, camps, and educational events that foster hands-on learning and skill development aligned with their career interests.

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Government and Public Education
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology

4-H Clubs in WV

WVU 4-H offers community and specialty 4-H clubs across the state.

How to Join a 4-H Club
Community Club Meeting Ideas
4-H Community Service Ideas
4-H Club Volunteers
Club Chartering

Join WV 4-H

West Virginia 4-H is a free, educational program for West Virginia youth in all 55 counties.

What is 4-H?
4-H Cloverbuds
4-H Age Guidelines
4-H Guidelines on Dual Participation
4-H Club Chartering
4-H Registration Help
WV 4-H Youth in Action Award Program

Programs

Develop life skills and become a more active citizen.

4-H All Stars
4-H LIFE
Ag in the Classroom
ATV Safety
Camping
Citizenship
Cloverbuds
Collegiate 4-H
Communications & Expressive Arts
Community Service
Energy Express
Extension Camping Instructor
Global Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Shooting Sports
STEM
West Virginia Statewide Afterschool Network
Youth Agriculture

What Interests You

Grow and learn about topics that interest you with WVU 4-H projects.

4-H Animal Science Projects

4-H Communications & Expressive Arts Projects

4-H Food & Nutrition Projects

4-H Health & Personal Safety Projects

4-H Leadership, Personal Development & Volunteer Service Projects

4-H Miscellaneous Projects

Apply for 4-H Scholarships

Scholarships for 4-H'ers to attend WVU. All applications due: March 1.

Burkey & Marylou Lilly Scholarship

Charles Ralph Dague Marshall County 4-H Award

Marshall County 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship

Fizer Scholarship for 4-H'ers
Helen T. Waters 4-H Scholarship
John & Lucile Lough 4-H Scholarship

Ken Bragg 4-H Scholarship

Paul A. & Francena L. Miller Presidential Scholarship

Totterdale Freedom Scholarship
The West Virginia Cashin Recyclables Inc. Putnam County Scholarship
William "Bill" Frye 4-H Scholarship
Wood County 4-H Scholarship

WVU Extension Scholarships

WVU Scholarships

Upcoming West Virginia 4-H Events

Recent WV 4-H News

Winter and Spring 2025 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities

There are 4-H volunteer training opportunities scheduled around the state from late February through early May. A meal will be provided to each participant.

These trainings aims to help volunteers broaden awareness of the 4-H Thriving Model in their roles as volunteers, explore deeper the concepts of Sparks and how volunteers can serve as Spark Champions for 4-H members using WV teen-specific information from TLW 2024, and introduce the Beyond Ready initiative.

Winter and Spring 2025 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities

2025 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available

Since 2020, the West Virginia 4-H All Stars have generously funded mini-grants for West Virginia 4-H teens and their respective 4-H clubs to assist in the planning and completion of a community service project through the My Hands to Larger Service 4-H Project.

Mini-Grant Application

2025 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available

West Virginia 4-H Announces 2024 Youth in Action Award Winners

The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program announces four young leaders in 4-H pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.

West Virginia 4-H Announces 2024 Youth in Action Award Winners

Save The Dates For The 2024 - 2025 West Virginia 4-H State Camps

West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce the 2024 - 2025 4-H State Camps Save The Dates. Be sure to mark your calendars as all of your favorite camps are returning for another exciting new year of 4-H fun!

West Virginia 4-H State Camps are open to all interested WV youth and are not only exclusive to 4-H Members. Each camp's description will outline which age groups are invited to participate.

WV 4-H uses the 4-H ZSuite platform for all enrollments and registrations. For information and resources on how to create your ZSuite account, enroll youth, and register for events, visit our How to Enroll in 4-H page.

Save The Dates For The 2024 - 2025 West Virginia 4-H State Camps

It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce the 2024 State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest!

The topic for this 750-1000 word essay is Varietal Honeys.

It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

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