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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
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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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.
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