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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
If you would like more information on becoming involved in the 4-H program as a club member, camp participant, or volunteer, please feel free to contact the Pleasants County Extension Office at 304-684-2448 or email Traci Brammer.


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

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West Virginia 4-H Camps

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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

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