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