Boone County 4-H

By far, 4-H is the most known and visible Extension development program, best known for its  4-H Clubs and summer  4-H Camps, but Extension also offers literacy and adult volunteer leadership programming related to 4-H and youth development.

Youth development in Boone County is open to everyone, from youngsters to young adults. Boone County features local 4-H clubs across the county.

4-H is one of the largest youth development programs in America with more than 6.5 million young people and 540,000 volunteers. In West Virginia, one out of every five youth under the age of 21 participates in 4-H youth development programming. 

Boone County 4-H Camps

Click on the camp below for more information and to access the online registration for that camp.

• Racine STEM Day Camp–June 12-15 (No Charge)

• Van STEM Day Camp–June 19-22 (No Charge)

• Boone County 4-H Camp–July 9-14 ($50 full/$20 if qualified for free/reduced lunch)

• Regional STEM Camp–August 6-9 ($75 full/$50 if qualified for free/reduced lunch)  Registration Open Soon

**Boone County 4-H Camp Counselors and Volunteers must complete online training prior to camp. The 4-H Overnight Event training and the WVU Children on Campus Training are required on a yearly basis.

Boone County 4-H Clubs

Recent WV 4-H News

2026 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

Read 2026 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available

West Virginia 4-H Announces 2025 Youth in Action Award Winners

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

Read West Virginia 4-H Announces 2025 Youth in Action Award Winners

Save The Dates For The 2025 - 2026 West Virginia 4-H State Camps

West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce the 2025 - 2026 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.

Read Save The Dates For The 2025 - 2026 West Virginia 4-H State Camps

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