Morgan County 4-H
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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
Morgan County 4-H News
Join Morgan County 4-H Now
4-H is once again meeting and children kindergarten and older are welcome to join our clubs. 4-H members learn to run business meetings, plan events and choose their own project to complete throughout the year. You don’t need farm animals to be in 4-H.
There are community clubs in Greenwood, Great Cacapon, Pleasant View and Berkeley Springs.
More information on 4-H in West Virginia
For more information contact the local Morgan County Extension Office at 304-258-8400
Recent WV 4-H News
Winter and Spring 2025 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
There are 4-H volunteer training opportunities scheduled around the state from late February through early May. A meal will be provided to each participant.
These trainings aims to help volunteers broaden awareness of the 4-H Thriving Model in their roles as volunteers, explore deeper the concepts of Sparks and how volunteers can serve as Spark Champions for 4-H members using WV teen-specific information from TLW 2024, and introduce the Beyond Ready initiative.
Read Winter and Spring 2025 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
2025 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available
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.
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
Clubs
- Explorers (Leader – Teresa Veara)
- Mighty Iroquios (Leader – Pam Hessler)
- Relentless Robotics (Leader – Ken Craft)
- Settlers (Leader – Becky Stotler)
- Tuscarorians (Leaders – Beth and Allen Michael)
Camps
Tri-County 4-H CampVolunteers
West Virginia 4-H offers opportunities that can give your child an edge in life. Our program provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for youths, adolescents and adults. Find out how to become a 4-H volunteer.