West Virginia 4-H
For more than 100 years, 4-H has helped Mountain State youth find their future. Today, from science-based learning to historical lessons, 4-H cultivates tomorrow's leaders and offers comprehensive growth for the whole family.
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Application for National 4-H Congress and Conference
This application is for WV 4-H youth ages 14-19 wanting to attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta (November 2023) or National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. (March/April 2024).
Save The Dates 2023 West Virginia 4-H State Camps
West Virginia 4-H is excited to announce dates for our 2023 4-H State Camps. Take a look at what's new and register on ZSuite.
Code CampDance Weekend
Ultimate Outdoor Weekend
Older Members Conference (OMC)
Camp Jump Start (NEW!)
Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Teen Leader Weekend
Learn More About These 4-H State Camps
4-H Volunteers
Our program offers volunteer opportunities for youths, adolescents and adults.
Required Volunteer TrainingExtension Camping Instructors
STEM Ambassadors
4-H Volunteer & All Star Weekend
Camps
In addition to county camps, the state 4-H program offers a variety of state camps!
Code CampDance Weekend
Ultimate Outdoor Weekend
State Conservation Camp
Junior Firefighter Camp
Older Members Conference
Camp Jump Start (NEW!)
Alpha Camp (I and II)
Teen Leader Weekend
4-H Clubs in WV
WVU 4-H offers community and specialty 4-H clubs across the state.
Join West Virginia 4-H
West Virginia 4-H is a free, educational program for West Virginia youth in all 55 counties.
Programs
Develop life skills and become a more active citizen.
4-H All Stars4-H LIFE
Ag in the Classroom
ATV Safety
Camping
Citizenship
Cloverbuds
Collegiate 4-H
Communications & Expressive Arts
Community Service
Energy Express
Extension Camping Instructor
Global Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Shooting Sports
STEM
West Virginia Statewide Afterschool Network
Youth Agriculture
What Interests You
Grow and learn about topics that interest you with WVU 4-H projects.
Apply for 4-H Scholarships
Scholarships for 4-H'ers to attend WVU. All applications due: March 1.
Fizer Scholarship for 4-H'ersHelen T. Waters 4-H Scholarship
John & Lucile Lough 4-H Scholarship
Paul A. & Francena L. Miller Presidential Scholarship
Upcoming West Virginia 4-H Events
Recent WV 4-H News
Fall 2022 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
There are 4-H volunteer training opportunities scheduled around the state from late August through early October. A meal and 4-H club ideas (with supplies!) will be provided to each participant.
Volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend these trainings to gain new skills and learn how to restart/start 4-H clubs. This session will provide grab 'n' go training resources and curriculum you can use in working within the 4-H youth program. The training will also focus on building relationships between 4-H volunteers and Extension educators. We are excited to come back together to learn, socialize and recognize our excellent volunteers that support our youth.
Fall 2022 Regional 4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities
Excellence in 4-H project work on display at the State Fair of West Virginia 2022
The public is encouraged to picture themselves in 4-H this year at the State Fair of West Virginia. The stage has been set for kids of all ages to step into a 4-H club meeting or head off to 4-H camp at the 4-H exhibit in the Cecil Underwood Youth building. Thank you to Gold Ribbon poster winner, Hannah Beckner from Gilmer County for inspiring the exhibit theme this year.
Cornbread muffins, collections of leaves, creative 4-H clover displays, and handmade
clothing garments and toolboxes line the display stands in the Cecil Underwood
Youth Building at the as evidence of 4-H members’ hard work throughout the past
year. People attending the State Fair of West Virginia can view these blue-ribbon
4-H project exhibits from August 11 through 20, 2022. Additionally, there are
hundreds of exhibits online in the
virtual state 4-H exhibit
.
Excellence in 4-H project work on display at the State Fair of West Virginia 2022
West Virginia 4-H Announces 2022 Youth in Action Award Winners
The West Virginia 4-H Youth in Action Program announces four young leader in 4-H pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
West Virginia 4-H Announces 2022 Youth in Action Award Winners
Season 3, Episodes 26-30 - Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, July 25, 2022, 9 a.m.
We’re kicking off week six with a read-aloud of “The Earth Gives More” by Sue Fleiss. Read by Lauren Seiler, Director of Development at WVU Extension, and her son Henry, this story details the beauty that Earth has to offer. Next, Meshea Poore gives some great advice on how to deal with new beginnings. Then, we head to the kitchen with Angela Lawrence, a WVU Extension family and community development agent, to get a few tips on how to pack a healthy, balanced lunch for school. Next, a group of West Virginia 4-H’ers talks about how to explore and pursue career pathways in areas related to climate change. To finish off today, Kerri Carte is back to teach us how to make homemade popcorn with flavors even better than the pre-made kind.
Season 3, Episodes 26-30 - Energy Express on WVPB
West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 24 State Winners in the Poster Contest
West Virginia 4-H is proud to recognize 24 winners from 17 counties in the 2022 State 4-H Poster Contest
West Virginia 4-H Recognizes 24 State Winners in the Poster Contest