Fayette County 4-H
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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.