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Upcoming Youth & Family Events of Interest
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Apr 16
Experts specializing in cattle, sheep, goats and swine will attend. Hands on training. Open to ages 5 and older. Topics include: NutritionSelectionDaily... -
Apr 18
- Jun 20
Monthly 4-H Leaders Association meeting held at the Wirt County Extension Office. -
Apr 23
WVU Extension and WVU Equine Studies will host a horse judging and hippology contest for WV 4-H and FFA members on Saturday April 23, 2022 at the JW Ruby Research Farm. This... -
Apr 29
- May 1
Ultimate Outdoor Weekend is a weekend camp held at Jackson's Mill full of 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor skills. Youth participants ages 12 to 21 years old will learn new... -
Jun 9
Energy Express, a summer reading and nutrition program for children living in West Virginia’s rural and low-income communities runs June 9-July 29, 2022. Find more... -
Jun 13
- Jun 17
West Virginia State Conservation Camp aims to develop future conservation leaders by acquainting youth ages 14 to 18 with the social and economic values of our natural... -
Jun 18
- Jun 23
Registration Deadline: TBA Ages: 14 – 17 Scholarship Availability: Scholarships typically offered to a select few who qualify. Please contact the WVU Fire Service Extension... -
Jun 19
- Jun 24
Older Member's Conference is statewide 4-H camp held annually at WVU Jackson's Mill. This camp is open to any youth aged 14-21. Campers develop leadership skills through... -
Jul 10
- Jul 15
Each summer WVU 4-H hosts two (2) statewide Alpha camps; Alpha I and Alpha II. These camps are open to any youth aged 12-21. Campers participate in week long workshops; build... -
Jul 17
- Jul 22
Each summer WVU 4-H hosts two (2) statewide Alpha camps; Alpha I and Alpha II. These camps are open to any youth aged 12-21. Campers participate in week long workshops; build...
Recent News
Winter and Spring 2025 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
There are 4-H volunteer training opportunities scheduled around the state from late February through early May. A meal will be provided to each participant.
These trainings aims to help volunteers broaden awareness of the 4-H Thriving Model in their roles as volunteers, explore deeper the concepts of Sparks and how volunteers can serve as Spark Champions for 4-H members using WV teen-specific information from TLW 2024, and introduce the Beyond Ready initiative.
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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.
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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.
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Save The Dates For The 2024 - 2025 West Virginia 4-H State Camps
West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce the 2024 - 2025 4-H State Camps Save The Dates. Be sure to mark your calendars as all of your favorite camps are returning for another exciting new year of 4-H fun!
West Virginia 4-H State Camps are open to all interested WV youth and are not only exclusive to 4-H Members. Each camp's description will outline which age groups are invited to participate.
WV 4-H uses the 4-H ZSuite platform for all enrollments and registrations. For information and resources on how to create your ZSuite account, enroll youth, and register for events, visit our How to Enroll in 4-H page.
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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.
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