Fayette 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
To find out more about joining or starting a 4-H club in your community, email the Fayette County Extension office, or call 304-574-4253.
Clubs
For more information on how you can get involved in a 4-H Club in Fayette County email the Fayette County Extension office, or call 304-574-4253.
Fayette County 4-H News
Fayette County 4-H Camp
Date: July 6-10, 2020
Location: Fayette County 4-H Park, Beckwith, W.Va.
Who can attend: Youth must be 9 years old by September 30, 2020 and have completed 3rd grade by the start of camp on July 9.
Camp could not happen without caring volunteers. All camp volunteers are required to complete counselor training prior to camp. See application for more information.
The Fayette County 4-H Camp Volunteer Application is now online! If you need a printed version, please contact the WVU Fayette County Extension Office at 304-574-4253.
Fayette County 4-H Camp Volunteer Application
Become a t-shirt sponsor! Help us provide a camp t-shirt to all campers and volunteers
at 4-H camp!
Contact the WVU Fayette County Extension Office for more information.
Recent WV 4-H News
Season 3, Episodes 1 through 5 Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, June 20, 2022, 9 a.m.
Happy West Virginia Day! Join us for the very first episode of season three of West Virginia University Extension’s Energy Express on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
In this episode we learn lots of fun facts about the Mountain State to celebrate its 159th birthday. We even have some special appearances by our state animal, insect and reptile! Next, we go into a read aloud of this week’s book “Wemberly Worried” with our host Zack Harold, WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program multimedia specialist. To close out this episode, join Zack Harold for a sing-along to one of West Virginia’s state songs, Take Me Home, Country Roads.
Read Season 3, Episodes 1 through 5 Energy Express on WVPB
West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 59 Participants in 2022 State 4-H Presentation Expo
West Virginia 4-H is proud to recognize 59 participants from 15 counties for their creativity and hard work in making their virtual presentations for the 2022 State 4-H Presentation Expo!
The State 4-H Presentation Expo is an annual event that provides an opportunity for 4-H members to gain public speaking skills across three presentation types:
Read West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 59 Participants in 2022 State 4-H Presentation Expo
West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 14 Participants in 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest
West Virginia 4-H is proud to recognize 14 participants from 8 counties for their hard work in reciting the 4-H Creed for the 2022 State 4-H Creed Competition!
The
State 4-H Creed Contest
is an annual event that provides an opportunity for 4-H members to compete in
a friendly, scripted competition while building public speaking confidence and
skills.
The 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest participants who contributed to this video can
be viewed by ribbon color below.
Again, congratulations to ALL 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest participants on a job
well done! We cannot wait to see how you put your public speaking skills to good
use in the future!
Read West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 14 Participants in 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest
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Fayette County Outdoor Adventures
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Fayette County Teen Leaders
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Meadow Bridge Clovers
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