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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Excellence in 4-H project work on display at the State Fair of West Virginia
People attending the State Fair of West Virginia can view blue-ribbon 4-H project exhibits from August 11 through 20, 2022 in the Cecil Underwood Youth Building.
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
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.
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, WVU 4-H offers several topic-oriented camps.
Alpha Camp (I and II)Code Camp
Dance Weekend
Junior Firefighter Camp
Older Members Conference
State Conservation Camp
Teen Leader Weekend
Ultimate Outdoor 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
W.Va. Statewide Afterschool Network
Youth Agriculture
What Interests You
Grow and learn about topics that interest you with WVU 4-H projects.
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
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
Season 3, Episodes 21-25 - Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, July 18, 2022, 9 a.m.
Week five starts with a read-aloud of “Say Something” by Peter H. Reynolds. Tara Curtis, director of marketing and communications at WVU Extension, kicks off this sweet story read by the WVU Extension communications team! Then we pass it over to two 4-H’ers, Megan and Vivian, to talk about climate change. They discuss how to organize and participate in meaningful activism. West Virginia State Senate representative and Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin even makes an appearance to talk about how youth can get in contact with their legislators. Next, Joe Obidzinksi, program coordinator and historian at WVU Jackson’s Mill, leads us through the long history of how Jackson’s Mill became the hub for West Virginia 4-H camps. He also guides us on a tour of parts of the campus and explains how the buildings got their names.
Season 3, Episodes 21-25 - Energy Express on WVPB
Season 3, Episodes 16 through 20 - Energy Express on WVPB
Monday, July 11, 2022, 9 a.m.
We’re kicking off week four with Jorge Atiles, Dean of Extension and Engagement at WVU, doing a read aloud of “The One Day House” by Julia Durango. Next, our friends Arden and Maddi, WVU Extension Communications’ summer interns, take us on an adventure to learn about fun things to do at WVU. Then, we jump over to Meshea Poore to talk about respect. She teaches us that not only does everybody deserve respect, but everyone should show respect, too. To wrap up this Monday, Kanawha County Extension Agent Kerri Carte shows us how to make yummy BLT lettuce wraps. For this recipe, you will need a tomato, cucumber, green onions, a couple strips of bacon, light mayonnaise, and Bibb lettuce.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 9 a.m.
Season 3, Episodes 16 through 20 - Energy Express on WVPB