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Monroe 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
Please contact the Monroe County office at 304-772-3003 to join and we can provide you more 4-H information.

Recent WV 4-H News

2025 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

Read 2025 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available

West Virginia 4-H Announces 2024 Youth in Action Award Winners

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

Read West Virginia 4-H Announces 2024 Youth in Action Award Winners

It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

Honeybee on red clover

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

Older WV 4-H News


Clubs

Monroe County 4-H Clubs

Camps

Contact the Monroe County office to inquire about camp opportunities.   

Greenbrier/Monroe Youth Livestock Association Scholarship

The Youth Livestock association is offering a scholarship of at least $500 for outstanding students attending accredited colleges or trade schools who have participated in the activities of the Greenbrier/Monroe Youth Livestock Association.

Scholarships awarded to students who:
  • Are enrolled or enrolling to an accredited college or trade school. Preference will be given to students currently enrolled.
  • Have been active with GMYLA for 3 or more years.
  • Are current or past members of 4-H or FFA in Greenbrier or Monroe counties .

Learn more from the Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation

Monroe County 4-H Clubs