Pleasants 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
4-H Clubs
Robotics Team
Teams are challenged to research a real-world problem, then create an original solution for that problem, plus design and build a robot using a Lego Mindstorms kit within a common set of rules to accomplish “missions” on a playing field, bringing out the best in youth and adults alike.
- Real world application of science and math concepts
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Respect
Teen Leaders
The Pleasants County 4-H Teen Leaders’ meet the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. The meetings are held in the Pleasants County Extension Office. All 4-H’ers who are in 7th grade and up are encouraged to attend.
For more information about the meetings please contact Stella Amos at
304-684-3914
or Mary Hooper at
304-684-3552.
Pleasants County 4-H Youth Development Events
No events available at this time.
West Virginia 4-H Camps
No events available at this time.
Recent WV 4-H News
2024 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available
For several years the West Virginia 4-H All Stars have generously funded to eleven mini-grants for West Virginia 4-H teens/teen leader groups to assist in the planning and completion of a community service project through the My Hands to Larger Service 4-H Project.
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West Virginia 4-H Announces 2023 Youth in Action Award Winners
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program announces three young leader in 4-H pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, and STEM.
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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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