Wood County 4-H Woodcuts

VERY IMPORTANT CHANGE: This year there will be another County 4-H Camp going on the week prior to the Fair so campers are ONLY allowed to be brought out at the following times.

It’s time for Wood County 4-H Horse Camp, June 2 - 7, 2019!  We are looking forward to having an exciting and enjoyable learning experience. The theme for this year is “Back to the 80’s!” This year is the Campgrounds 80th Anniversary! The Horse Camp Committee has been working hard to improve your program as well as meet the guidelines of the state.  The committee has incorporated several changes. The cost of Wood County 4-H Horse Camp for 2019 is $ 110 for both 4-H’ers enrolled in the project in Wood County and campers attending from out of county.

Horse Camp is for 4-H members enrolled in the horse project during the current 4-H year and are eligible for 4-H events. And there will be NO walk-ins. Applications are due Friday, May 10, 2019 to the Wood County WVU Extension Office.

Registration is open for Wood County 4-H YAWC, Older, and Younger 4-H Camps. Online registration is now available and eliminates a lot of the paperwork required to register for camp! It's simple, click on the link below the camp information to register!

This scholarship is open to all Wood County 4-H and FFA members who have shown livestock at the fair in the last five years. Two recipients will be selected annually and will receive $500 each. Members are welcome to apply each year while enrolled in 4-H or FFA and still in college. Members are only eligible to receive the award one time and should not re-apply after receiving an award. Winners will be announced at high school awards assemblies in May 2019. The scholarship application is due April 1, 2019.

Download the Livestock Exhibitor Scholarship Application

Wood County 4-H Camp Staff Applications are now available for Teen Leaders and Adult 4-H Members and Volunteers. Applications are due February 8, 2019. If you would like to apply to work one of our four summer camps, please fill out the appropriate application by the deadline. Staff selected to work camps will be notified by March 15, 2019.

The Energy Express Summer Reading program is currently looking for volunteers to serve as AmeriCorps members for the 8-week summer reading program. Applicants can be college students, teachers, teens and others. All of the details/information can be found on the Energy Express website – energyexpress.wvu.edu and we also rolled out a new video highlighting the program and the need for volunteers.

If you have any questions about applying for Energy Express, please contact Jodi Smith at  304-424-1960 or Jodi.Smith@ nomail.wvu.edu.You may also contact the state Energy Express office at 304-293-3855.

As a positive youth development organization, 4-H strives to provide research-based curricula and resources for youth programming. The goal of communications and expressive arts activities is to provide a forum for youth to share their interpretation of "What Do You See?" and self-expression in photography, posters and writing.

This year, 4-H members will have the opportunity to submit posters, photos, and creative writing pieces to be judged at the county level. Top county winners will be sent on to state competitions. State winners will have their pieces displayed at the State Fair of WV and will receive both State 4-H and State Fair ribbons for their work, as well as State Fair premiums.

Wood County 4-H celebrated their 4-H member accomplishments and volunteer service at their annual Awards Banquet on November 4, 2018 at the Butcher Bend 4-H Campground. The event was sponsored by Wesbanco. Wood County 4-H members received several awards and recognition for outstanding project work, community service, and leadership in 2018. Awards were given out at the club, county and state levels. Volunteers were recognized for their service to the organization, and our annual Friend of 4-H was also honored at the event.