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
Win up to $3,000 in the Natural Resources & Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition
West Virginia individuals or teams (up to four persons) of students in grades 9-12 from traditional, virtual or homeschool environments, or those attending career and technical centers are invited to compete in the 2023 Natural Resources and Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition.
This competition is an exciting program designed to engage talented youths in our community, state and beyond. By participating in this competition, young people will have the opportunity to jump-start their own businesses or develop essential skills for their future roles with potential employers.
Read Win up to $3,000 in the Natural Resources & Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition
4-H Volunteer Retreat
Registration is now open for the 2023 4-H Volunteer Retreat! WV 4-H Volunteers, All Stars, Adult Leaders, and Alumni (18 years or older) who serve, or want to learn more about serving, as volunteers with the West Virginia 4-H program are invited.
The conference will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Season 4, Episodes 26-30 - Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, July 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
To kick off today’s episode, Jen Robertson-Honecker, WVU Extension STEM Specialist, and Ben, the flashlight wizard, lead a STEM activity, teaching us how to make our own flashlights. For this activity, you will need jumbo craft sticks, LEDs, coin cell batteries, jumbo paper clips, copper tape, masking tape, scissors. If all that science worked up an appetite, you’re in luck! Susan Lily, a nutrition instructor with the WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program, walks us through how to make some delicious energy bars. For this recipe, you will need rice cereal, quick cooking oats, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, unsweetened coconut, honey, low-fat peanut butter and vanilla.
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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