Hancock 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
Hancock County 4-H News
Hancock County Celebrates National 4-H Week
During 4-H Week, remind youth and alumni of 4-H programs, and why this program is
so important!
Read about Hancock County Celebrates National 4-H Week
Clubs
4-H members are invited to attend monthly club meetings to plan community events. Hancock County 4-H clubs are located across the county and meetings are held at various locations throughout the county.
Musketeers
When: 1st Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, in Weirton
Leader: Jill Byers and Donna Moore
Sundowners
When: 1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
Where:
Camp
Aura:
Note
during the winter months, meetings are held in the New Manchester Christian
Church
Leader: Susan Gracie and Megan Walker
River Rockets
When: Meeting dates and times can vary.
Where: If you belong to the River Rockets, check with your leader if in
doubt of place or time.
Leader: Susan James
Assistant Leader: Tammie Blake
Project Leader: Michelle Chappel
Activity Leader: Michelle Biela
Snazzy Sox
When: 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hancock County Senior Citizen’s Center
Leader: Roxanne White
Teen Leaders
When: 3rd
Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hancock County Extension Office
Leader: Carole Scheerbaum
Recent WV 4-H News
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
It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce the 2024 State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest!
The topic for this 750-1000 word essay is Varietal Honeys.
Read It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest