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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.

Timely Topics

Timely information from WVU Extension experts.

$250K National 4-H Google STEM Grant
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STEM-CARE
STEMCARE - Turning possibilities into opportunities for West Virginia youth.
Buy Tickets for 4-H Football Day
Stripe the stadium event at WVU football game
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
Canada Learning Adventures
Older Members Conference
State 4-H Day
Teen Leader Weekend
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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.

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

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Recent News

Buy Tickets for 4-H Football Day 2019

Stripe the stadium event at WVU football game

All 4-H members, parents, volunteers, supporters, alumni, family and friends are invited to Mountaineer Field on Saturday, October 12 for the annual 4-H Football Day to watch the Mountaineers take on the Iowa State Cyclones.

4-H participants will receive discounted tickets along with group seating to experience the excitement together. After purchasing, a confirmation email will be sent with a referral link to share with family and friends. Anyone that purchases from that referral link will automatically be seated next to you.

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West Virginia 4-H youth experience Eastern Woodland Indian traditions

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Through a partnership with West Virginia University’s Native American Studies Program, West Virginia 4-H campers learned about Eastern Woodland Indians, the first people to inhabit what is today the Mountain State. With the state's American Indian/Alaska Native population estimated at less than 1%, West Virginia youth have few opportunities to learn directly from Native American educators. Campers in Braxton, Cabell, Kanawha, Mason, Roane and Wayne counties experienced the history, communities, agricultural practices and other traditional aspects about the earliest residents of the region from an Native American Eastern Woodland cultural expert.

This project was presented with financial support from the West Virginia Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of the West Virginia Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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