Calhoun County 4-H
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What is 4-H?
4-H is one of the largest youth development programs in the United States
involving more than 6.5 million young people and 540,000 youth and adult volunteers.
The focus is on helping youth learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills by
participating in projects and service.
Membership is open to any youth when he/she is in at least 9 years of age and is not older than 21 within the current 4-H year, which runs from October 1 – September 30. The Cloverbud program is open to youths ages 5-7 years of age. On a local level 4-H offers community clubs, specialty clubs, cloverbud clubs, county camp(s), club outings, Achievement Banquet, and more! In 4-H youth socialize, learn, and develop life skills in a safe, educational atmosphere.
Studies show that 4-H members- do better in school
- are more motivated to help others
- feel safe to try new things
- achieve a sense of self-esteem
- develop lasting friendships
Clubs
Arnoldsburg Eagles
Leader – Crystal Brennerman
Location – Arnoldsburg Elementary School
Date/Time – The FIRST Monday of each Month at 6 p.m.
Kids and Kritters 4-H
Leader – Jenna Jett/ Janet Summers
Location – Upper West Fork Park
Date/Time – The THIRD Tuesday of each Month at 6 p.m.
Calhoun County 4-H Teen Leaders
Leader – Jamie Mullins/Kelli Zwoll
Location – Calhoun Middle/High School (Room to Be Determined)
Date/Time – Date/Time to Be Determined
Pleasant Hill Cornpoppers
Leader – Donna Yoak & Samantha Wilson
Location – Pleasant Hill Methodist Church
Date/Time – The FIRST Monday of each Month at 6:30 p.m.
West Fork Trailblazers
Leader – **
Location – Upper West Fork Park
Date/Time – The THIRD Monday of each Month at 6:30 p.m.
We also have a Cloverbud program at Arnoldsburg and Pleasant Hill Schools for youth aged 5-8.
Camp
Calhoun County 4-H CampGilmer County Recreation Center, Glenville, WV
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.
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.
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.