Mason 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
Mason County 4-H News
4-H'ers Earn Awards at Mason County Fair
Ben Supple, first year member of Kountry Kritters 4-H club was awarded first place Outstanding 4-H exhibitor. Josie Hill of Haer Bears 4-H club was awarded second place. This award is based not only on quantity but also quality of projects exhibited in the junior building.
Read 4-H'ers Earn Awards at Mason County Fair
New Ag Agent Introduces Land Judging to 4-H'ers at the Mason County Fair
Ben Goff, WVU Extension Agent, Ag and Natural Resources introduces Land Judging to
4-H'ers at the Mason County Fair.
Read New Ag Agent Introduces Land Judging to 4-H'ers at the Mason County Fair
Recent WV 4-H News
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
Ten My Hands to Larger Service Mini-Grants awarded in 2024
Ten 4-H teen leaders and their teams have pledged their hands to larger service in the coming months as they implement the service projects outlined in their winning mini-grant applications. The West Virginia 4-H All Stars have committed $2,000 to support the ten mini-grants to enhance communities in Berkeley, Harrison, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, and Randolph counties.
Cooper Knott and the Scrabble Scramblers 4-H Club in Berkeley County plan to update athletic equipment at the Camp Frame. This facility attracts the tri-county community for year-round social, educational, and recreational gatherings. The basketball hoop and backboard at the facility are broken and need to be replaced for the facility users to enjoy for years to come.
Harrison County 4-H members Hope Woods, Hannah Woods, and Spencer Nolan plan to repurpose old furniture to make a blessing box in their community. Community members can help fill this box with food, warm clothes, hygiene products, and other essentials that those in need can discretely acquire. By repurposing old furniture instead of building a new box, the 4-H members aim to reduce waste and encourage environmental preservation.
Read Ten My Hands to Larger Service Mini-Grants awarded in 2024
2024 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available
For several years the West Virginia 4-H All Stars have generously funded to eleven mini-grants for West Virginia 4-H teens/teen leader groups to assist in the planning and completion of a community service project through the My Hands to Larger Service 4-H Project.
Read 2024 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available
Clubs
Find a club near you!Cloverbuds is a program form youths ages 5 - 8. Many of our regular clubs provide this special program. Contact the Extension office to find out which clubs have a Cloverbud program.
Camps
-
BUSY 4’S
3rd Monday, 7 p.m.
Baden Community Center
Sheila Parsons 304-895-3054 -
BEECH HILL BADGER
2nd Thursday, 6 p.m.
Beech Hill Church
Amy Flora 304-812-3996 -
COUNTRY CREW
3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.
UM Church, Mason
Sheryl Ruark 304-773-5412 -
COWBOYS & ANGELS
1st Sunday, 3:30 p.m.
ICL Clubhouse
Rochelle Haught
304-593-1675 -
HAER BEARS
1st Sunday, 3 p.m.
Bellmead UM Church
Lisa Arbogast 304-593-0003 -
HILLBILLIES
2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
White Church Community Bldg.
Linda Roush 304-675-7293 -
HILLSIDE RAMBLERS
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.
Maggie Cade 304-812-2137 -
KOUNTRY KRITTERS
3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.
Sand Hill Rd. Church of Christ
Melissa Deem 304-675-7641 -
LEON LUCKIES
3rd Monday, 5 p.m.
Leon Town Hall
Angie Thomas 304-458-2255 -
LETART PIONEERS
2nd Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Community Center Sand Hill Road.
Phyllis Flowers 304-812-0801 -
LITTLE BIT OF LUCK
2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
PPJSHS Commons
Sandy Keefer 304-675-2585 -
MOUNTAINEERS
1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Flat Rock Fire Department
Rhonda Blankenship 304-674-0095 -
RAINBOW WARRIORS
1st Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Henderson Community Bldg.
Tracy Doolittle 304-675-1761 -
RIDGERUNNERS
2nd Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Beale Elementary
Alisha Wallis 304-593-2166 -
ROADRUNNERS
2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Ashton Baptist Church&
Missy Patrick 304-576-3470 -
SHOOTING STARS
3rd Monday, 6 p.m.
Lovin' Life Stables, Leon
Amy Miller 304-593-6010 -
SILVER SHOW STOPPERS
3rd Sunday, 6 p.m.
Hartford Union Hall
Rachel Fields 304-593-3470 -
SUGAR MAPLES
2nd Sunday, 6 p.m.
Mason UM Church, Mason
Sally Smith 304-593-0594 -
VERNON STARDUSTERS
2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
New Haven Public Library Matt Roush 304-882-3973 -
TEEN COMMUNITY LEADERS
3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Courthouse Annex
Missy Deem/Lorrie Wright 304-675-7641/ 304-812-0486