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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...
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Season 3, Episodes 1 through 5 Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, June 20, 2022, 9 a.m.
Happy West Virginia Day! Join us for the very first episode of season three of West Virginia University Extension’s Energy Express on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
In this episode we learn lots of fun facts about the Mountain State to celebrate its 159th birthday. We even have some special appearances by our state animal, insect and reptile! Next, we go into a read aloud of this week’s book “Wemberly Worried” with our host Zack Harold, WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program multimedia specialist. To close out this episode, join Zack Harold for a sing-along to one of West Virginia’s state songs, Take Me Home, Country Roads.
Read Season 3, Episodes 1 through 5 Energy Express on WVPB
West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 59 Participants in 2022 State 4-H Presentation Expo
West Virginia 4-H is proud to recognize 59 participants from 15 counties for their creativity and hard work in making their virtual presentations for the 2022 State 4-H Presentation Expo!
The State 4-H Presentation Expo is an annual event that provides an opportunity for 4-H members to gain public speaking skills across three presentation types:
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West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 14 Participants in 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest
West Virginia 4-H is proud to recognize 14 participants from 8 counties for their hard work in reciting the 4-H Creed for the 2022 State 4-H Creed Competition!
The
State 4-H Creed Contest
is an annual event that provides an opportunity for 4-H members to compete in
a friendly, scripted competition while building public speaking confidence and
skills.
The 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest participants who contributed to this video can
be viewed by ribbon color below.
Again, congratulations to ALL 2022 State 4-H Creed Contest participants on a job
well done! We cannot wait to see how you put your public speaking skills to good
use in the future!
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West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: STEM
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program recognized four young leaders in 2021 in the 4-H core pillar areas of agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Levi Wright received the award for agriculture; Caroline Fox received the award for civic engagement; Rosa Williams received the award for healthy living; and John Allen received the award for STEM.
Each of the four winners received a $500 mini-grant to develop a significant community project, recognition at a formal award ceremony, a full scholarship to attend West Virginia 4-H Older Members Conference, an opportunity to be featured as the West Virginia 4-H Youth Spokesperson for their pillar area, support and mentorship to apply for the 2022 National 4-H Youth in Action Awards, and an official reference letter from the West Virginia State 4-H Program Leader, Brent Clark.
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West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Winner: Healthy Living
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program recognized four young leaders in 2021 in the 4-H core pillar areas of agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Levi Wright received the award for agriculture; Caroline Fox received the award for civic engagement; Rosa Williams received the award for healthy living; and John Allen received the award for STEM. Join us each Thursday in May to learn more about our 2021 Youth in Action award winners.
Each of the four winners received a $500 mini-grant to develop a significant community project, recognition at a formal award ceremony, a full scholarship to attend West Virginia 4-H Older Members Conference, an opportunity to be featured as the West Virginia 4-H Youth Spokesperson for their pillar area, support and mentorship to apply for the 2022 National 4-H Youth in Action Awards, and an official reference letter from the West Virginia State 4-H Program Leader, Brent Clark.
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