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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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Recent WV 4-H News

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4-H Summer Updates

  1. Energy Express seeks volunteers for summer 2021
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4-H camps

Camps

In addition to county camps, the WVU 4-H offers several topic-oriented camps.

AgriSTEM Camp
Alpha Camp (I and II)
Business Day Camp
Code Camp
Dance Weekend
Junior Firefighter Camp
Older Members Conference
Shooting Sports Weekend
State Conservation Camp
STEM Camp
4-H Calendar of Events

4-H Events

4-H Adult Leadership Weekend & All Star Conference
4-H Conference
Citizenship Washington Focus
Dance Weekend
Older Members Conference 
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Join

West Virginia 4-H is a free, educational program for West Virginia youth in all 55 counties.

What is 4-H?
4-H Programs

Programs

Develop life skills and become a more active citizen.

4-H All Stars
4-H LIFE
Ag in the Classroom
ATV Safety
Camping
Citizenship
Cloverbuds
Collegiate 4-H
Energy Express
Extension Camping Instructor
Global Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Shooting Sports
STEM
Communications & Expressive Arts
W.Va. Statewide Afterschool Network
Youth Agriculture
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4-H Scholarships

Scholarships for 4-H'ers to attend WVU. All applications due: March 31.

Burkey & Marylou Lilly Scholarship
Fizer Scholarship for 4-H'ers
Helen T. Waters 4-H Scholarship
John & Lucile Lough 4-H Scholarship
Paul A. & Francena L. Miller Presidential Scholarship
The West Virginia Cashin Recyclables Inc. Putnam County Scholarship
William "Bill" Frye 4-H Scholarship
Wood County 4-H Scholarship
4-H Volunteer

4-H Volunteers

Our program offers volunteer opportunities for youths, adolescents and adults.

Required Volunteer Training
Extension Camping Instructors
STEM Ambassadors
Volunteer Leaders' Weekend Conference

Upcoming Events

Recent WV 4-H News

4-H News Update May 17 - 23

West Virginia 4-H is hosting virtual workshops to help youth and their families learn about fun topics and the 4-H program. We will use the Zoom platform to host these workshops. Participants must be between the ages of 9 - 21 (or will turn 9 by September 30, 2020).

Workshops for the week of May 18 - 22:

Join us to learn more about these topics and to have fun. If you enjoy the workshop, we will share information about how you can continue learning about swine, cats, news reporting and finances through an at-home 4-H project on the topic.

Read 4-H News Update May 17 - 23

4-H News Update May 10-16

West Virginia 4-H is hosting virtual workshops to help youth and their families learn about fun topics and the 4-H program. We will use the Zoom platform to host these workshops. This week's workshops will focus on topics like career exploration and canning. Participants must be between the ages of 9 - 21 (or will turn 9 by Sept. 30th, 2020). 

Workshops for the week of May 11 - 15: 

Join us to learn more about these topics. If you enjoy the workshop, we will share information about how you can continue learning about careers or canning through an at-home 4-H project on the topic. 

Read 4-H News Update May 10-16

4-H News Update May 3 - 9

West Virginia 4-H is hosting virtual workshops to help youths and their families learn about fun topics and the 4-H program. We will use Zoom to host these workshops. This week, workshops will focus topics like tree parts, forest products and birds. Participants should be between the ages of 9 - 21 (or will turn 9 by September 30, 2020).

Workshops for the week of May 4th are:

Join us to learn more about these topics. If you enjoy the workshop, we will share information about how you can continue learning about forestry or birds through an at-home 4-H project on the topic. 

If you missed one of our virtual 4-H project workshops or wanted to review the activities, you can  register to watch archived videos.

Read 4-H News Update May 3 - 9

4-H News Update April 26 - May 2

If you missed one of our virtual 4-H project workshops or wanted to review the activities, you can  register to watch archived videos.

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Read 4-H News Update April 26 - May 2

4-H News Update April 19-25

Flying WV | 4-H Clover

West Virginia 4-H has many opportunities for 4-H members to work on 4-H projects virtually. Below is a list of project workshops for April 20-24, 2020. Don’t worry if you don’t have a book. Just let us know when you register. Upcoming project workshops:

Read 4-H News Update April 19-25

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To protect the health and safety of our employees and community, many WVU and WVU Extension Service employees are working remotely. While we may not be physically in our brick and mortar offices, we are working hard to assist our fellow West Virginians in all 55 counties. For information about WVU’s efforts, check coronavirus.wvu.edu for more.