Wood 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
Wood County 4-H offers four summer "4-H camps", community "4-H clubs",
and a "4-H Afterschool program". Come join 4-H and have fun while you discover
the world. For more information about 4-H and how you can join the adventure, call
the Wood County Extension Office at
304-424-1960.
Lindsey Boso, 4-H Program Assistant
Becky Marks, Youth Health Educator
Wood County 4-H Clubs
Wood County 4-H News
Wood County 4-H Camp 2024
Read about Wood County 4-H Camp 2024
Wood County 4-H and FFA Summer Showcase Achievements 2024
A total of 219 livestock projects and were exhibited this summer at the Wood County 4-H and FFA Summer Showcase. In the Still Project Building, there were 105 still 4-H projects exhibited as well as a Youth Art Contest sponsored by the Parkersburg Art Center, a Photography Contest sponsored by Neal Smith Images, and a live Pet Show sponsored by Warner Kia. Activities throughout the week were provided for kids and families with the generous support of the Bargeloh family, Fordyce Livestock, BC Builders, Toys for Tots, and Shawver Enterprises, Inc. The West Virginia Central Credit Union was a gold sponsor of the event. Special thanks to the numerous sponsors of the livestock projects and buyers at the Livestock Sale. A complete list of all sponsors and buyers for livestock can be found on the Wood County Junior Livestock Sale Facebook page.
Read about Wood County 4-H and FFA Summer Showcase Achievements 2024
Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase Still Project Awards
Read about Wood County 4-H & FFA Summer Showcase Still Project Awards
Browse Woodcuts—Wood County 4-H Newsletter
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
Wood County 4-H Calendar
4-H Cloverbuds
Cloverbuds have fun learning by participating in fun, hands-on activities directly related to the 4-H project areas. Children can enroll as Cloverbuds once they turn 5 years old by June 30 prior to the start of the 4-H year. Some Cloverbud groups meet separate from 4-H clubs, some meet in conjunction with 4-H clubs.
To learn how to enroll your child in the Cloverbud program in Wood County, contact the WVU Extension at 304-424-1960.
Learn how to enroll a child in 4-H Cloverbuds
Camps
Wood County 4-H hosts four camps every summer, an Older 4-H Camp, Younger 4-H Camp, Cloverbud Day Camp, and a regional Horse Camp. For more information about 4-H Camp age requirements and dates, go the our Wood County 4-H Camp Information, contact the WVU Extension Service office in Wood County at (304) 424-1960 or email Jodi Smith.
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American Brushpoppers
Waverly W.Va.
Email Cathy Garrison -
Belleville 4-H Club
Belleville, W.Va.
Email Mary Pigott -
Lubeck Lucky Clovers
Lubeck, W.Va.
Email Vickie Taylor -
Fairview 4-H Club
Lubeck, W.Va.
Email Kelly Collins -
Mineral Wells Lucky Mustangs 4-H Club
Mineral Wells, W.Va.
Email Becky Marks -
Northend Nighthawks
North Parkersburg, W.Va.
Afterschool Club
Email Extension Office -
Rebels 4-H Club
South Parkersburg, W.Va.
Email Doreen Moore -
Sand Hill Explorers
Boaz, W.Va.
Email Nancy Lupardus
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Saulsbury 4-H Club
Mineral Wells, W.Va.
Email Jody Harris -
Sharpshooters 4-H Club
Mineral Wells, W.Va.
Specialty Club
Email Crystal Sponaugle -
4-H Teen Leaders
Parkersburg, W.Va.
Email Jodi Smith -
Woodchucks 4-H Club
Waverly, W.Va.
Email Extension Office - Bits and Bridles Horse Club Mineral Wells, W.Va. Email Alyson Carozza
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Wood County Cloverbuds
Parkersburg, W.Va.
Email Jodi Smith -
WVU-P Collegiate 4-H
Parkersburg, W.Va.
Email Jodi Smith