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West Virginia 4-H

For more than 100 years, 4-H has helped Mountain State youth find their future.

Join the West Virginia 4-H tradition

From science-based learning to historical lessons, 4-H cultivates tomorrow's leaders and offers comprehensive growth for the whole family.

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 Camp
Code Camp
Dance Weekend
Junior Firefighter Camp
Older Members Conference
Shooting Sports Weekend
State Conservation Camp
STEM Camp
Young Adult Conference
4-H Calendar of Events

4-H Events

4-H Conference
4-H Congress
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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?
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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.

Apply for a 4-H Scholarship
Burkey & Mary Lou Lilly Scholarship
Fizer Scholarship for 4-H'ers
Helen T. Waters 4-H Scholarship
John & Lucile Lough 4-H Scholarship
Ken Bragg 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 News

4-H Health Ambassador Trainings

Are you ready to become a 4-H Healthy Living Teen Ambassador? Learn more about this exciting opportunity!  Trainings are coming to your area!

West Virginia 4-H is a recipient of the Walmart Foundation Healthy Habits grant and the National 4-H Council’s Health Rocks!®. The Healthy Habits grant requires states to have 4-H Healthy Living Teen Ambassadors who assist in the facilitation of the nutrition, gardening and physical fitness activities in a variety of counties and state programs. The Health Rocks!® grant requires facilitation of the new pilot Health Rocks!® curriculum that includes tobacco, alcohol and substance misuse prevention. 4-H Healthy Living Teen Ambassadors can be current 4-H members or teens new to 4-H ages 13-18 for Health Rocks!® and grades 8-12 for Healthy Habits. If you are wondering how to get involved or become a 4-H Healthy Living Teen Ambassador, this article can help provide you with additional information.

Read 4-H Health Ambassador Trainings


Timely Topics

Timely information from WVU Extension experts.

4-H Code Camp
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Dance Weekend
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State Health Ambassador Training
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