Putnam 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…The Power of Youth
Putnam County has over 400 4-H’ers enrolled in 22 traditional community clubs, and
over 500 youth receive 4-H programs in their schools. 4-H is for any boy or girl
from third grade through age 21 (there is also a Clover Bud program for children
in kindergarten through second grade) regardless of race, color, sex, disability,
religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
4-H’ers learn leadership skills and how to run a meeting through club programs under
the careful leadership of trained adult volunteers. Youth participate in special
activities such as monthly skating parties, talent shows, public presentation contests,
conservation program, field trips, weekend camps, and community service projects. They
participate in Adopt-A-Highway, the Putnam County Fair, and many other community
service events.
Each 4-H’er is encouraged to take and complete at least one project. The project
book is provided at no cost. The project is exhibited at the county fair. There
are no dues, no uniforms, nor fees to belong to a 4-H club.
All Putnam County youth, ages 9-21 are invited to attend Putnam County 4-H Camp,
a week-long residential camp held at Camp Virgil Tate near Cross Lanes, the end
of June each summer.
4-H in Putnam County is sponsored by West Virginia University, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, the Putnam County Commission, and Putnam County Board of Education.
To become a 4-H member, contact the 4-H club leader nearest you or call 304-586-0217.
Clubs
Putnam County 4-H Clubs Putnam County 4-H Specialty ClubsCamps
Contact the Putnam County Office for information.
Recent WV 4-H News
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.
Read Win up to $3,000 in the Natural Resources & Agriculture Business Pioneer Competition
4-H Volunteer Retreat
Registration is now open for the 2023 4-H Volunteer Retreat! WV 4-H Volunteers, All Stars, Adult Leaders, and Alumni (18 years or older) who serve, or want to learn more about serving, as volunteers with the West Virginia 4-H program are invited.
The conference will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Season 4, Episodes 26-30 - Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, July 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
To kick off today’s episode, Jen Robertson-Honecker, WVU Extension STEM Specialist, and Ben, the flashlight wizard, lead a STEM activity, teaching us how to make our own flashlights. For this activity, you will need jumbo craft sticks, LEDs, coin cell batteries, jumbo paper clips, copper tape, masking tape, scissors. If all that science worked up an appetite, you’re in luck! Susan Lily, a nutrition instructor with the WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program, walks us through how to make some delicious energy bars. For this recipe, you will need rice cereal, quick cooking oats, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, unsweetened coconut, honey, low-fat peanut butter and vanilla.
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18 Mile Creekers
Club Being Reorganized
Call for Information
304-586-0217 -
5 & 20 Ramblers
5 & 20 Baptist Church
2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Christina Foster 304-743-0684 -
Bee Ridge Bears
Rt. 34 Fire Dept.
3nd Saturday, 10 a.m.
Call for Information
304-586-0217 -
Bridge Creek Bandits
Lakeside Elementary
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Sandy Murriner
304-638-2820 -
Country Critters
Scott Teays Elementary
2nd Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Wanda Donald
304-562-3029 304-543-2012 -
Cow Creek Hi-Strivers
Conner Street Elementary
2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Cindy Call 304-562-6679 Missy Dudding 304-550-6741 -
New Community Club
Forming at Hometown Elementary
Call for Information
304-586-0217 -
Eleanor Explorers
Eleanor Fire Dept., 2nd Floor
2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Gwen Samms
304-419-7600Denise Briscoe
304-553-8470 -
Evergreen Ridge Runners
Fraziers Bottom Church of God
2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Nikki Akers
304-550-2489Raechel Neal 304-389-3249 -
Fraziers Bottom Whitetails
Tasty Blend Foods, Fraziers Bottom
2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Lisa Rhodes
304-964-1109Jennifer Nazarewycz 304-812-3227 -
Liberty Legends
Emma Chapel Church
2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.
Heather Kersey
304-550-9091 -
Midway Meridians
Midway Methodist Activity Building
2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Pamela Irvine
304-776-5875 304-993-5493 -
Red House Rascals
Red House Bible Church
2nd Monday, 6 p.m. 304-549-5282Betty Johnson
304-586-4844 304-552-4738Beth Haverty -
Trace Creek Bandits
Hannan High School Cafeteria
2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Millie Kimble
304-654-1920Jodie Page 304-654-8530 -
Trailblazers
Location TBA - Call for Information
2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Jackie Byars
304-690-2759 Lori Trent 304-550-9171 -
Winfield Scotts
Winfield Elementary
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Toni Takarsh 304-545-2857
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Clover STEMS Lego Robotics
Winfield Elementary School
2nd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Jeff & Toni Takarsh 304-545-2857 -
Shooting Sports Team
Meeting Location: TBA
Call For Information
Laura Murriner 304-437-1552 -
Teen Leaders
Eleanor Fire Hall
3nd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Woody & Lori Woodrum
304-586-0994