Mineral 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
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
West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: Healthy Living
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program recognized four young leaders in 2021 in the 4-H core pillar areas of agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Levi Wright received the award for agriculture; Caroline Fox received the award for civic engagement; Rosa Williams received the award for healthy living; and John Allen received the award for STEM. Join us each Thursday in May to learn more about our 2021 Youth in Action award winners.
Each of the four winners received a $500 mini-grant to develop a significant community project, recognition at a formal award ceremony, a full scholarship to attend West Virginia 4-H Older Members Conference, an opportunity to be featured as the West Virginia 4-H Youth Spokesperson for their pillar area, support and mentorship to apply for the 2022 National 4-H Youth in Action Awards, and an official reference letter from the West Virginia State 4-H Program Leader, Brent Clark.
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West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: Civic Engagement
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program recognized four young leaders in 2021 in the 4-H core pillar areas of agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Levi Wright received the award for agriculture; Caroline Fox received the award for civic engagement; Rosa Williams received the award for healthy living; and John Allen received the award for STEM. Join us each Thursday in May to learn more about our 2021 Youth in Action award winners.
Each of the four winners received a $500 mini-grant to develop a significant community project, recognition at a formal award ceremony, a full scholarship to attend West Virginia 4-H Older Members Conference, an opportunity to be featured as the West Virginia 4-H Youth Spokesperson for their pillar area, support and mentorship to apply for the 2022 National 4-H Youth in Action Awards, and an official reference letter from the West Virginia State 4-H Program Leader, Brent Clark.
Read West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: Civic Engagement
West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: Agriculture
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program recognized four young leaders in 2021 in the 4-H core pillar areas of agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Levi Wright received the award for agriculture; Caroline Fox received the award for civic engagement; Rosa Williams received the award for healthy living; and John Allen received the award for STEM. Join us each Thursday in May to learn more about our 2021 Youth in Action award winners.
Each of the four winners received a $500 mini-grant to develop a significant community project, recognition at a formal award ceremony, a full scholarship to attend West Virginia 4-H Older Members Conference, an opportunity to be featured as the West Virginia 4-H Youth Spokesperson for their pillar area, support and mentorship to apply for the 2022 National 4-H Youth in Action Awards, and an official reference letter from the West Virginia State 4-H Program Leader, Brent Clark.
Read West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: Agriculture
Clubs
Mineral County 4-H ClubsCamps
Mineral County 4-H CampWhen: TBA
Health History Form Media Release
Camp Staff Volunteer Position Descriptions
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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
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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