Doddridge County 4-H
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
Doddridge County 4-H Clubs
Find a 4-H Club in Doddridge County Find a Special Interest Club in Doddridge CountyDoddridge County 4-H News
Doddridge County 4-H Events
No events available at this time.
West Virginia 4-H Camps
No events available at this time.
Recent WV 4-H News
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.
Read It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Ten My Hands to Larger Service Mini-Grants awarded in 2024
Ten 4-H teen leaders and their teams have pledged their hands to larger service in the coming months as they implement the service projects outlined in their winning mini-grant applications. The West Virginia 4-H All Stars have committed $2,000 to support the ten mini-grants to enhance communities in Berkeley, Harrison, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, and Randolph counties.
Cooper Knott and the Scrabble Scramblers 4-H Club in Berkeley County plan to update athletic equipment at the Camp Frame. This facility attracts the tri-county community for year-round social, educational, and recreational gatherings. The basketball hoop and backboard at the facility are broken and need to be replaced for the facility users to enjoy for years to come.
Harrison County 4-H members Hope Woods, Hannah Woods, and Spencer Nolan plan to repurpose old furniture to make a blessing box in their community. Community members can help fill this box with food, warm clothes, hygiene products, and other essentials that those in need can discretely acquire. By repurposing old furniture instead of building a new box, the 4-H members aim to reduce waste and encourage environmental preservation.
Read Ten My Hands to Larger Service Mini-Grants awarded in 2024
2024 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available
For several years the West Virginia 4-H All Stars have generously funded to eleven mini-grants for West Virginia 4-H teens/teen leader groups to assist in the planning and completion of a community service project through the My Hands to Larger Service 4-H Project.
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Center Point Flyers
2nd Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Center Point Fire Hall
Elizabeth Rock 304-873-2190 -
Cloverbuds Club
2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Extension Office
Stephen & Courtney Cummings
304-873-1801 -
Greenwood Wildcats
1st Thursday, 6 p.m.
Greenwood Fire Hall
Tabby Smith 304-873-3093 -
St. Clara Supernovas
3rd Sunday, 5 p.m.
St. Johannes Lutheran Church
Amberly Taylor 304-841-3730
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Owaissa
1st Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Smithburg UM Church
Eva Beto 304-669-5831 -
High School Teen Leaders
TBD
Doddridge County High School
Zona Hutson 304-873-1801Jordan Heckert
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West Union Dare Devils
1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Extension Office
Sylvia Leggett 304-873-1168Sue Ross
304-873-1893
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TEENS
1st Sunday, 2 p.m.
Extension Office
Linsey Ferguson
Courtney Wilt
304-873-1801
Doddridge County Special Interest Clubs
Special interest clubs may have age restrictions and/or multiple meetings per month.-
4-H Farmers Club
2nd Thursday, 6 p.m.
Salem City Building
Spring Swiger
304-782-1721
Amanda Martin
304-782-1244 -
Livestock Club
1st Thursday, 7 p.m.
Extension Office & Other Locations
Richie Cantarelli 304-695-0110 Stephanie Forinash
304-203-4367
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Shooting Sports Club
1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Extension Office & Other Locations
Scott Hutson 304-782-3530