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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.

First Place Outstanding 4-H ExhibitorSecond Place Outstanding 4-H Exhibitor

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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.

Ag agent works with Mason County 4H'ers

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Recent WV 4-H News

2026 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available

a wooden lending library

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.

Mini-Grant Application

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West Virginia 4-H Announces 2025 Youth in Action Award Winners

The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program announces two young leaders in 4-H pillar areas: civic engagement and healthy living.

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Save The Dates For The 2025 - 2026 West Virginia 4-H State Camps

West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce the 2025 - 2026 4-H State Camps Save The Dates. Be sure to mark your calendars as all of your favorite camps are returning for another exciting new year of 4-H fun!

West Virginia 4-H State Camps are open to all interested WV youth and are not only exclusive to 4-H Members. Each camp's description will outline which age groups are invited to participate.

WV 4-H uses the 4-H ZSuite platform for all enrollments and registrations. For information and resources on how to create your ZSuite account, enroll youth, and register for events, visit our How to Enroll in 4-H page.

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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