Randolph 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
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West Virginia 4-H Events
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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
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Lucky Leaf 4-H Club*
Leader: Mandy Warner
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 4-H Camp Pioneer
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Mount Vernon Colonials 4-H Club*
Leader: Chrissy Harper
Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 4-H Camp Pioneer
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Ski-Hi 4-H Club*
Leader: Dawn Swecker and Carla Lambert
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at 4-H Camp Pioneer
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Coalton 4-H Club*
Leader: Reka Rowan
coaltonarea4hclub@gmail.com
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. at Coalton School
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Hi-Fi 4-H Club
Leader: Christine Nixon
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Elkins YMCA
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Harman High Climbers 4-H Club*
Leader: Jennie Shifflett and Cathy Raines
Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Memorial Public Library
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Leading Creek 4-H Club*
Leader: LaDonna Bell and Crystal Pike
Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Leading Creek Fire Hall -
Meadow Grove 4-H Club*
Leader: April Arbogast and Jessica Workman
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Montrose Community Building
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Mountain Eagles 4-H Club
Leader: Marsha McAtee and Aleisha Arbogast
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the TVMHS Agriculture Classroom -
Valley Livestock 4-H Club*
Leader: Jessica Swecker
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Russell Memorial Library
Randolph County Teen Leaders
An extra organization of which teen members can choose to belong, this group focuses on leadership development through community service. Teen leaders is for 4-H members in middle and high school.
Meets 1st Sunday of each month at 3:30pm at 4-H Camp Pioneer.
Randolph County Leaders’ Association