Tucker 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
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.
Read 2024 My Hands to Larger Service mini-grants available
Clubs
Camps
4-H Camp is held at Camp Kidd, outside Parsons. Join us for a fun filled week of learning, activities, and lifelong memories!
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Rhododendron
Parsons Presbyterian Church
First Monday, 7 p.m.
Leader: Patty Worles -
Clover Crusaders
Tucker County Senior Center
First Monday, 6 p.m.
Leader: Melinda Pennington -
Town and Country Clovers
Parsons Church of the Nazarene
Second Monday, 6 p.m.
Leader: Stephanie Fitzwater -
Flanagan Hill Pathfinders
Flanagan Hill Community Center
Second Thursday, 6 p.m.
Leader: Elva Snyder -
4-Leaf Clovers
St. George United Methodist Church
Second Monday, 6 p.m.
Leader: Stephanie Moats -
St. George Ridgerunners
St. George United Methodist Church
Third Monday, 6 p.m.
Leader: Sandy Amos -
Wildcats
Tucker Valley Elementary
Third Wednesday, After School
Leader: Lisa Smith -
4-H Teen Leaders
Meet every other month, or as needed
Leader: Cindy Harsh and Dee Stevens -
4-H Junior Equestrian Team (JETS)
Meetings scheduled as needed
Horse Camp every June
Leader: Kim Mullenax -
4-H Leaders’ Association
Five Rivers Library
4th Monday, 7 p.m.
President: Jackie Cale