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Kanawha 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 the third grade and/or 9 years of age and is not older than 21. 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

Clubs

General Interest 4-H Clubs Special Interest 4-H Clubs

Camps

4-H summer camp programs focus on positive youth development and provides youth opportunities to try new experiences in an encouraging environment. At residential camps, campers enjoy a fun-filled five day, four night camp which provides youth the opportunity to meet to new friends, experience fun evening camp fires, and earn skills such as fishing, cooking, art, sports, STEM and outdoor recreation. Campers select daily classes and enjoy fun filled afternoons of games. 4-H Camp allows youth to develop important life skills such as responsibility and goal attainment.

Kanawha County Older 4-H Camp

Dates: June 11-15, 2018
Ages: Mature 13-21
Location: Camp Virgil Tate
Cost: $200

Older Camp Online Registration Health History Form Media Release

If you wish to apply to be a Sagamore, please complete an application.  You must have at least two years of camping experience.

2018 Sagamore Leadership Application

Kanawha County Younger 4-H Camp

Dates: June 11-15, 2018
Ages: 9-13
Location: Camp Virgil Tate
Cost: $200 

Younger Camp Online Registration Health History Form Media Release

If you wish to apply to be a Sagamore, please complete an application.  You must have at least two years of camping experience and age 11 or 12.


2018 Sagamore Leadership Application

Southern District Horse Camp

Dates: June 17-23, 2018
Ages: 9-21
Location: Camp Virgil Tate
Visit website for registration and more information

Southern District 4-H Horse Camp Website Health History Form Media Release

Kanawha County Cloverbud Day Camp

The Cloverbud day camp is especially designed for youth ages 6 to 8. Youth will experience fun learning activities and crafts as they learn about physics, health, and nature. After a healthy lunch, afternoon activities will include physical activity as the participants swim at the sparkling Coonskin Swimming Pool.

Dates: June 25-30, 2018
Ages: Rising 1st to 3rd Grade
Location: Coonskin Park – Riverside Shelter
Cost: $80
Cloverbud Day Camp Registration

Cloverbud Day Camp Online Registration Health History Form Media Release

4-H Science Day Camp

Solar ovens and stream evaluation are a few science projects youth ages 9 to 13 will completed during this experiential learning camp. The Science day camp is designed for rising 4th to 6th grade students and provides opportunity for the youth to increase their understanding of STEM through a fun and interactive approach. After a healthy lunch, youth will enjoy swimming at the Coonskin Swimming Pool.

Dates: June 25-30, 2018
Ages: Rising 1st to 3rd Grade
Location: Coonskin Park – Riverside Shelter
Cost: $80

Science Camp Online Registration Health History Form Media Release

West Virginia 4-H Camps

Member Resources

Camp Staff Volunteer Position Descriptions

Kanawha County 4-H Clubs

  • Elk Valley Shamrocks
    When: 1st Tuesday at 6 p.m.
    Where: Jarrett Memorial Methodist Church in Elkview
    Lovell and Julie Facemire 304-965-2063
  • 4-H Barn Bums and Cloverbuds
    When: 4th Sunday at 3 p.m.
    Where: Elkview Community Center
    Email Paula Layne
  • South Hill Explorers Club and Cloverbuds
    When: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.  Where: Elizabeth Memorial Church
    Email Sherry Swint
  • South Charleston Cloverstars and Cloverbuds
    When: 4th Monday at 7 p.m.     
    Where: Genesis Fellowship Church in South Charleston
    Email Feather Castoor  304-989-2893
  • Red Dragons and Cloverbuds
    When: Meets twice a month
    Where: Alban Elementary in Saint Albans
    Holly Lampl 304-421-3737
  • 4-H Teen Leaders Association
    When: 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Extension Office
    Arnie Headley 304-549-9824
  • Dunbar 4-H Club and Cloverbuds
    When: Twice a month
    Where: Dunbar Recreation Center
    Email Renee Simms
  • Shoals Elementary 4-H Club
    When: Monthly
    Where: Shoals Elementary
    Principal Anderson 304-348-1900

Kanawha Special Interest Clubs

  • Plane Janes Girls Who Code Club
    When: Wednesdays twice a month at 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Extension Office
    Email Ysabel Bombandiere