Teen Leader Weekend

What Is Teen Leader Weekend?

Teen Leader Weekend is held annually each fall. Teens meet and greet other teen leaders, participate in interactive ice breakers, and get an introduction into WVU's 4-H Charting Program.

Workshops focus on several topic including cooking, interview skill, public speaking, resume building, and more.

WHO

West Virginia youth ages 12 to 18 as of September 30, 2025

WHEN

Friday, November 15, 2024 - Sunday, November 17, 2024

WHERE

WVU Jackson's Mill

COST

$150

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

• Registration Information
• Tentative Schedule
• Leisurely Educational Opportunities (LEOs)
• Notes and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Camp Directors

Registration Information

Registration will open on October 1st, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. and will close on October 29, 2024 at 11:55 p.m. Payment must be made by October 30, 2024. If payment is not received by October 30, 2024, your registration will be canceled. Full refunds can be requested until October 30, 2024.

Refunds requested after the payment deadline will incur a $75.00 processing fee. View full refund policy below.

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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 until the payment deadline. If a refund is requested on or before the payment deadline it will not incur a processing fee and requesters will receive a full refund.

Refunds may be requested after the payment deadline but will incur a $75.00 processing fee which will be withheld from the refund and granted on a case by case basis. This processing fee is to account for meal and supply purchases which cannot be reconciled after the payment deadline.

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.

Tentative Schedule

Leisurely Educational Opportunities (LEOs)

Campers will learn new skills and gain confidence in a variety of opportunities:

The follow list is subject to change for the 2024 Teen Leader Weekend.

• Air Pistol
• Apply for WVU
• Archery
• Beaded Bracelets & Keychains
• Geocaching
• Hatchet & Knife Throwing
• It's All Songs & Games
• Muzzleloader
• Self-Defense
• Shotgun
• STEM

Notes & FAQs

• The event registration fee includes two nights of lodging, meals during the event, and event equipment/supplies.
• Youth participants sleep in cabins with bunk-style twin beds. Participants are clustered with other youth of the same age and gender. The cabins are supervised by trained and vetted 4-H volunteers and Extension professionals.
• Campers will need to bring their own toiletries and a bath towel. Campers are welcomed to bring their own bed linens, sleeping bag, blankets, etc. Bed linens can be requested ahead of the event by contacting Nancy Yates.
• Meals that are included are Friday evening snacks, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and Sunday morning breakfast. Participants should eat dinner prior to arriving for check-in.
• Camp clothing must be comfortable and adaptable to varied weather conditions. Camp clothing needs to be functional…not fashionable.

We're Accredited!

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

Jason Burnside

WVU Extension Specialist – 4-H Camping

304-293-2694
Jason.Burnside@mail.wvu.edu

About Jason Burnside

Jason Rine

Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development

304-737-3666 x 2
Jason.Rine@mail.wvu.edu

About Jason Rine

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