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4-H Code Camp

What Is Code Camp?

Smartphone apps, robots, video games, movies – the world runs on code. Software jobs are predicted to grow 34 percent in the next few years, making coding and app development the world's most in-demand skills.

During 4-H Code Camp, campers will work on fun hands-on projects while learning how computer science can be topics like drones, cyber security, and computer animation. Classes are for new coders with no experience, as well as intermediate and advanced coders.


WHO

West Virginia youth ages 12 to 17 as of June 30, 2026 and 6th to 12th grades

WHEN

Friday, February 20, 2026 - Sunday, February 22, 2026

WHERE

WVU Jackson's Mill

COST

TBA

SCHOLARSHIPS

Campers will be eligible for one (1) weekend and one (1) week-long state supported campership within the calendar year (Jan-Dec). Campers who request additional state supported scholarship money will have their request held as pending until all other first-time requests are reviewed.

Additional camperships will be granted on a case by case basis as funding is available. For more information and frequently asked questions about our State Camperships, tap the button below!

State Campership FAQs


Camp Details


Adult Volunteers

All adult volunteers must be fully vetted through WVU Extension and register for the event through ZSuite, our online registration system. The complete vetting process must be completed at least 15 days in advance of the event. Learn about the volunteer process.

If you are interested in volunteering for this state camp, please contact the Camp Directors.

Refund Policy

Refunds can be requested 2 weeks prior to the event and will be granted in full. Refund requests made after the 2 week deadline will be granted on a case by case basis and will incur a $55 processing fee

Refunds can take up to 4 weeks to be processed and will be issued directly on your card. Refunds for check payments will required requesters to register as a vendor with West Virginia University to receive a check payment. Refunds can also be issued in credit towards another state event.

To request a refund, please contact Nancy Yates.



We're Accredited!

American Camp Association (ACA) Logo

West Virginia 4-H State level camps held at WVU Jackson’s Mill are accredited by the American Camp Association! Learn about ACA accreditation.

Camp Directors

Emma Gardner (no photo.)

Emma Gardner

WVU Extension Specialist - 4-H Computer Science Technology and Engineering

phone 304-406-7041
email EmGardner@mail.wvu.edu

About Emma Gardner

David Hartley (no photo available).

David Hartley

Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development

phone 304-329-1391
email David.Hartley@mail.wvu.edu

About David Hartley