Taylor 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
Taylor County 4-H News
2021 Taylor County 4-H Day Camps
Due to continued health and safety protocols, we will not be holding overnight camp at Camp Towles this summer. However, we will be offering some exciting Day Camp options to help keep the 4-H Spirit alive. Each will be based around a different theme for a full day of fun at the low cost of $5 per day.
Members will be able to register for their top choice on Zsuite through Friday, June 4, 2021, to ensure that everyone get the opportunity to attend at least one day Camp. Registration for additional days will open on June 5, and close on Friday, June 11, 2021. Enrollment on Zsuite is required to register.
Day Campers will be asked to bring a packed lunch, but an afternoon snack and bottled
water will be provided. If you cannot afford to provide a lunch for your child,
please contact the office and we will work it out. Likewise, if you cannot afford
the $5 fee, let us know. We can cover some scholarships.
Taylor County History Photo Challenge
Taylor County has a rich and varied history from its importance during the American Civil War to the founding of Mother's Day to the railroad that allowed the county to prosper. The WVU Taylor County Extension Service invites you to celebrate this heritage by participating in the Taylor County History Photo Challenge. Throughout the month of May 2021, take photos of yourself with as many of these 12 sites as you can and post them to Facebook, making sure to tag the Taylor County Extension page. Employees of the Taylor County Extension Office and their immediate families are welcome to participate, but will not be eligible for prizes.
Prizes will be awarded to participants with the most photos in Adult (18 and up) and Youth (17 and under) categories. In the case of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner. We reserve the right the substitute a prize of equal value if the listed prize is not available at the conclusion of the Challenge.
On May 10, 1908, the first Mother's Day service was held at what was then Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church. The date was chosen to correspond with the anniversary of the death Ann Reeves Jarvis, Mother's Day founder Anna Jarvis's late mother. Mother’s Day was made a national holiday by a joint resolution of the United States Congress on May 8, 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed the bill into law on May 9, 1914.
2020 Taylor Summer Science Series
Summer is a time for relaxing and enjoying yourself, but you can also learn new things at the same time! Join AmeriCorps VISTAs Jordan, Mikala, and Charis each week for fun and easy STEM activities via Zoom.
All Summer Science activities can be accessed via https://wvu.zoom.us/j/94481779561. Demonstrations will also be recorded and posted on YouTube.
State 4-H Writing Exhibition Open to Taylor County 4-H'ers
If you're a Taylor County 4-H youth who enjoys writing, please consider entering
WVU 4-H's statewide writing exhibition. 4-H youth in Taylor County who would like
enter but have questions, should contact the
Taylor County Extension Office.
Taylor County 4-H writing submissions may be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to the Taylor County Office by the deadline at:
State 4-H Poster and Photo Contests
Taylor County 4-H'ers don't forget to participate in the Poster and Photo contest. Photos and Posters need to be dropped off to the Taylor County Extension office no later than February 28, 2018.
Recent WV 4-H News
Application for National 4-H Congress and Conference
This application is for WV 4-H youth ages 14-19 wanting to attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta (November 2023) or National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. (March/April 2024). Once your application is submitted a follow-up interview will be scheduled in June 2023.
Deadline to submit your interview is midnight on Monday, May 15th, 2023. Youth
accepted to attend Congress or Conference will be attending this event with pre-selected
WVU Extension Chaperones. Youth will be attending on their own, family members
and 4-H Volunteers will not be eligible to attend. There will be times during these
National events when youth will be chaperoned by someone other than the WVU chaperones.
Fall 2022 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
There are 4-H volunteer training opportunities scheduled around the state from late August through early October. A meal and 4-H club ideas (with supplies!) will be provided to each participant.
Volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend these trainings to gain new skills and learn how to restart/start 4-H clubs. This session will provide grab 'n' go training resources and curriculum you can use in working within the 4-H youth program. The training will also focus on building relationships between 4-H volunteers and Extension educators. We are excited to come back together to learn, socialize and recognize our excellent volunteers that support our youth.
Excellence in 4-H project work on display at the State Fair of West Virginia 2022
The public is encouraged to picture themselves in 4-H this year at the State Fair of West Virginia. The stage has been set for kids of all ages to step into a 4-H club meeting or head off to 4-H camp at the 4-H exhibit in the Cecil Underwood Youth building. Thank you to Gold Ribbon poster winner, Hannah Beckner from Gilmer County for inspiring the exhibit theme this year.
Cornbread muffins, collections of leaves, creative 4-H clover displays, and handmade
clothing garments and toolboxes line the display stands in the Cecil Underwood
Youth Building at the as evidence of 4-H members’ hard work throughout the past
year. People attending the State Fair of West Virginia can view these blue-ribbon
4-H project exhibits from August 11 through 20, 2022. Additionally, there are
hundreds of exhibits online in the
virtual state 4-H exhibit
.
Taylor County 4-H Events
No events available at this time.
4-H Clubs
Taylor County 4-H Clubs4-H Camps
Taylor County 4-H Camp Dates and details to be announced.Looking to volunteer? See how!
Club Chartering
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Haymond Eagles
3 rd Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Wilson Ridge Church of Christ
Led by Lauri Daetwyler 304-669-6664 -
Knottsville All-Stars
3 rd Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Knottsville United Methodist Church
Led by Amber Rush 304-518-9973 -
Valley Falls Dreamers
2 nd Thursday at 7 p.m.
Pruntytown United Methodist Church
Lead by Lisa Loyd 304-265-2649 -
West Taylor Black Bears
1st Thursday at 7 p.m.
West Taylor Elementary School
Led by Jennifer Murray
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Taylor County Teen Leaders
1 st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Taylor County Extension Office
Led by Sheila Westfall 304-265-3303 -
4-H Air Rifle Club
TBA
Contact the Extension office to receive necessary paperwork
304-265-3303 -
Regional Shotgun Club
3 rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. W.Va. Sportmen’s Club off Rt. 310 in Marion County
Must be 12+ years old to participate and a member of a community 4-H club–to receive necessary paperwork, contact John Murray 304-265-3303 -
Taylor County 4-H Robotics
Every Friday at 6 p.m.
Taylor County Extension Office
Advised by Jennifer Murray 304-265-3303 -
Kidding Around Yoga
3rd Friday at 6 p.m.
Rising Starz Studio
Led by Sheila Westfall 304-265-3303 -
After School Coding Club
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Taylor County Middle School
Led by Sheila Westfall 304-265-3303