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.
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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.
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Recent WV 4-H News
Win up to $3,000 in the Natural Resources & Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition
West Virginia individuals or teams (up to four persons) of students in grades 9-12 from traditional, virtual or homeschool environments, or those attending career and technical centers are invited to compete in the 2023 Natural Resources and Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition.
This competition is an exciting program designed to engage talented youths in our community, state and beyond. By participating in this competition, young people will have the opportunity to jump-start their own businesses or develop essential skills for their future roles with potential employers.
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4-H Volunteer Retreat
Registration is now open for the 2023 4-H Volunteer Retreat! WV 4-H Volunteers, All Stars, Adult Leaders, and Alumni (18 years or older) who serve, or want to learn more about serving, as volunteers with the West Virginia 4-H program are invited.
The conference will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Season 4, Episodes 26-30 - Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, July 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
To kick off today’s episode, Jen Robertson-Honecker, WVU Extension STEM Specialist, and Ben, the flashlight wizard, lead a STEM activity, teaching us how to make our own flashlights. For this activity, you will need jumbo craft sticks, LEDs, coin cell batteries, jumbo paper clips, copper tape, masking tape, scissors. If all that science worked up an appetite, you’re in luck! Susan Lily, a nutrition instructor with the WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program, walks us through how to make some delicious energy bars. For this recipe, you will need rice cereal, quick cooking oats, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, unsweetened coconut, honey, low-fat peanut butter and vanilla.
Read Season 4, Episodes 26-30 - Energy Express on WVPB
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
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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