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
- Feb195:00 PM - 7:00 PMVirtual State 4-H Code Camp
- Jun26 All Day WVU National Junior Firefighter Camp 2021
Recent WV 4-H News
QuaranTEEN - Winter Series
The WV 4-H Teen Council is hosting a virtual QuaranTEEN Series. This Winter 4-H series is for teens will cover the Hs(Head, Heart, Hands, Health) through conversation and hands on activities. There will be four session in this series. The first session in the series will focus on the H hands and Teens will learn to make fresh homemade bread. This is for youth ages 13-18. You do not need to attend all four workshop
Read QuaranTEEN - Winter Series
Meet The Mountaineer
When: Jan 21st 6PM
This evening is designed for our younger 4-H members ages 8-13. This event will feature a Q&A from Mountaineer Mascot Colson Glover! Youth will have the opportunity to ask the Mountaineer questions ranging from his daily schedule, what college is lik e, his favorite memories from being the mascot, or even things like his favorite food and movies. All participants will receive a small gift from us in the mail, so please encourage participants to register online. After registering for the event, all participants will receive a Zoom link for their respective event. We also will share the two links with our agents/youth development teams prior to the events.
WVU Trivia Night
When: Jan 19th 6PM
This evening is designed for students ages 14+. We will be kicking off this event with a student panel featuring some WVU Collegiate 4-H members. Youth will have an opportunity to ask questions about attending WVU, college life in general, how 4-H has helped them in their college careers, and any other information they may want to understand from a college student’s perspective. We will be sending our top three trivia finishers some fun prizes
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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