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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

News

Mineral County Open Horse Show

Open Horse Show host by Pony Express 4-H Club Show will be Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 8 a.m.

The show will be at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in the Horse Arena. For more information contact members from the Pony Express 4-H club or Mineral County Extension Service at 304-788-3621.

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Congratulations to our 2018 Mineral County Fair Winners!

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West Virginia State Fair State Fair Horse Show Results

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Recent WV 4-H News

Week of July 6 - Energy Express on WVPB

Monday, July 6, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

What’s that peeping sound? Join Sheldon Owen, WVU Extension Service Wildlife specialist, to learn about frog calls. Then, we'll hop on over for a reading of "Frog in the Bog" with Sheldon’s daughter, Alden.

Baa! Next up, we’ll tour the farm and meet some sheep with WVU Extension Service Agriculture and Natural Resources agents Jody Carpenter and Tasha Harris.

Read Week of July 6 - Energy Express on WVPB

STEMCARE Water a Plant Challenge

 

Hey West Virginia families, join us in participating in the Rube Goldberg “Water a Plant Video Challenge!”

The WVU Rube Goldberg Bar of Soap Challenge was such a huge success. Thank you to all the West Virginia Families that participated! You can view the winning families at the bottom of the page.

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Week of June 29 - Energy Express on WVPB

A female and male inflate balloons to create balloon cars.

Monday, June 29, 2020, 9:30 a.m.

Read Week of June 29 - Energy Express on WVPB

Clubs

Mineral County 4-H Clubs

Camps

Mineral County 4-H Camp
When: TBA

Health History Form Media Release

Camp Staff Volunteer Position Descriptions

Mineral County 4-H Clubs

  • Archery
    TBA
    Camp Minco Archery Pavilion
    Frankie Quesenberry 240-727-0204
  • Agricolae
    3rd Monday, 6 p.m.
    New Creek Fire Hall
    Joyce Shobe
    304-289-3776
  • Denim & Dirt
    2nd Sunday, 2 p.m.
    Fort Ashby Community Building
    Toni Quesenberry
    304-298-3551
  • Gate
    1st Monday, 7 p.m.
    Mt. Zion Church
    Melanie Hesse 304-813-7595
  • Goalseekers
    3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.
    Fort Ashby Community Building
    Wendi Getz 301-268-2745
  • Klover Krusaders
    3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
    Burlington Union Church
    Betsy Green 304-289-3565 Vera Page 304-289-3451 Eric Iser 304-289-3475
  • Limestone Vanguards
    2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
    Reavenscroft Field when warm;
    Calvary United Methodist Church
    Jamie Cox 304-813-6244Abby Miller 304-813-8339
  • Mountaineer 4-H Club
    2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
    Elk Garden School Cafeteria
    Joyce Turner 304-813-6125
  • Pocahontas
    2nd Monday, 6:45 p.m.
    American Legion
    Rusty Jernell 304-790-1909 Rhonda Cannon 304-813-8813
  • Pony Express
    2nd Sunday, 2 p.m.
    Grace United Methodist Church
    Cheryl Collage 304-726-4129 Ginny Conrad 304-788-1428
  • Reeses Mill Pathfinders
    2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
    Fountain Ruritan Building
    Heather Powell
    304-209-1627
  • Rambunctious Robotics 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
    Keyser Emmanuel Church
    Julie Burns     304-788-0147Steven Kimble, II 304-790-9254
  • Robotics Frankfort 4-H
    3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
    Church Triumphant, Short Gap
    Shannon Ritchie 301-797-6775
  • Sunnysiders 4-H Club
    2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
    Sunnyside Brethen Church
    Tommy Nester 304-790-9603
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