Summers 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
Recent WV 4-H News
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
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
Clubs
School 4-H Clubs
Simpsons (6th grade) located at Summers Middle School, Leaders are Jim
Gaal & Anne Gilll
Dude, It’s 4-H (7th grade) located at Summers Middle School, Leaders are
Jim Gaal & Anne Gill
Lil’ Bobcats (8th grade) located at Summers Middle School, Leaders are
Jim Gaal & Anne Gill
Lucky Charms located at Summers County High School, Leaders are Jarod
Hartwell & Anne Gill
Community Clubs
Young and Free located in Sandstone, Leaders are Amy Richmond and Shirley
Richmond
Hinton Helping Hands located in Hinton, Leader is Ann Lipscomb
Special Interest Clubs
Pony P.A.L.S. with different locations, Leaders are Mareelyn and Toni
McQuaig
Charting located in the Memorial Building, Leaders are Sonya Murrell and
Jim Gaal
Camps
Summers County 4-H Camp
When: TBA
If you qualify for the reduced camp rate, you will also need to fill out the Free
and Reduced form.