Randolph 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
Clubs
4-H Special Interest Clubs
Randolph County Shooting Sports
Randolph County Shooting Sports provides an opportunity for youth practice archery, air pistol, and muzzle loading with adult volunteer leaders trained in the specific disciplines.
Teen Leaders
Teen Leaders gives youth an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, have fun with friends, and serve in a variety of community service activities that help the 4-H program and their community.
High Riders
High Riders provides youth with techniques on how to ride and care for horses. This club competes in horse shows throughout the state and gives workshops related to equine education.
Randolph County 4-H Events
No events available at this time.
West Virginia 4-H Events
No events available at this time.
Recent WV 4-H News
It Pays to BEE a Writer: State 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
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
Ten My Hands to Larger Service Mini-Grants awarded in 2024
Ten 4-H teen leaders and their teams have pledged their hands to larger service in the coming months as they implement the service projects outlined in their winning mini-grant applications. The West Virginia 4-H All Stars have committed $2,000 to support the ten mini-grants to enhance communities in Berkeley, Harrison, Monongalia, Morgan, Ohio, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, and Randolph counties.
Cooper Knott and the Scrabble Scramblers 4-H Club in Berkeley County plan to update athletic equipment at the Camp Frame. This facility attracts the tri-county community for year-round social, educational, and recreational gatherings. The basketball hoop and backboard at the facility are broken and need to be replaced for the facility users to enjoy for years to come.
Harrison County 4-H members Hope Woods, Hannah Woods, and Spencer Nolan plan to repurpose old furniture to make a blessing box in their community. Community members can help fill this box with food, warm clothes, hygiene products, and other essentials that those in need can discretely acquire. By repurposing old furniture instead of building a new box, the 4-H members aim to reduce waste and encourage environmental preservation.
Read Ten My Hands to Larger Service Mini-Grants awarded in 2024
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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George Ward Bulldogs
George Ward Elementary
Contact Club Leader for Dates
Mrs. Kalar
304-335-4975 -
Harman High Climbers
2 nd Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Contact Club Leaders
for Meeting Location
Jennie Raines 304-642-2587 Cathy Raines 304-704-8942
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Hi-Fi
1 st Thursday, 7 p.m.
Contact Club Leader
for Meeting Location
Jayme Gongola
304-636-4356 -
High Riders
2 nd Saturday, 9 a.m.
Camp Pioneer
Teni Hoskinson 724-998-5396 -
Leading Creek
2 nd Sunday, 2 p.m.
Leading Creek
Volunteer Fire Department
Barbara Douglas 304-614-5991 Ladonna Bell
304-704-5618
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Lucky Leaf Livestock
1 st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Camp Pioneer
Mandy Warner
304-704-0599 -
Meadow Grove
3 rd Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Montrose Community Building
April Arbogast
304-636-2067Jessica Workman
304-614-7206 -
Mount Vernon Colonials
2 nd Monday, 6 p.m.
Camp Pioneer
Donnie & Elizabeth Pritt 304-642-5767 -
Mountain Eagles
1 st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Huttonsville Community Center
Marsha McAtee
304-704-9467 -
Mountain Livestock
1 st Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Valley Head Community Center
Sharon Riggleman
304-339-4971 -
Ski Hi
1 st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Beverly Presbyterian Church
Lori Daniels 304-636-6263 -
Teen Leaders
3 rd Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Camp Pioneer
Katie Stalnaker
304-940-3080
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Valley Livestock
1 st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Russell Memorial Library
Jaime & Jessica Swecker
304-704-7825