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4-H All Stars

The 4-H All Star program is an honorary organization for veteran 4-H members and leaders who have an impressive record of achievement and service.

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Ag in the Classroom

The mission of the West Virginia Ag in the Classroom Program is to enhance agriculture literacy by supporting teachers and providing them with fun, interactive lessons and activities that enhance their classroom instruction in math, science, social studies, nutrition and literature using realistic agricultural examples.

 
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Camping

West Virginia has many opportunities for youth ages 9 through 21 to have fun, make friends and learn at camp through WVU Extension’s 4-H program – the camping experts!
4-H camps are offered in every West Virginia County. Contact your local county office to learn more about camping options in your area.

 
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Civic Engagement

4-H Civic Engagement is the knowledge, skills, attitudes and motivation that gives youths the capacity to move beyond one’s individual self-interest and to be committed to the well-being of some larger group.

West Virginia youths engage in civic engagement programming through club, camp and afterschool activities.

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Collegiate 4-H

Several colleges and universities in West Virginia have active Collegiate 4-H Clubs. To learn more, contact the state 4-H office at 304-239-2694

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Communications & Expressive Arts

As a positive youth development organization, 4-H strives to provide research-based curricula and resources for youth programming. The goal of communications and expressive arts activities is to provide a forum for youth to express themselves and learn life skills.

Make it Shine Community Service Project

Community Service

4-H is dedicated to helping youth become responsible citizens while leading healthy and productive lives.

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Extension Camping Instructors

The WVU Extension 4-H Extension Camp Instructor (ECI) Program is designed to enhance the development of young adult professionals through proven experiential-based learning and on-the-job training.


An ECI plays a vital role in the WVU Extension 4-H camping program by providing leadership, education and positive role modeling for 4-H campers and the development of West Virginia youths.

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Global Citizenship

WVU 4-H offers global citizenship curriculum, international camper cultural exchanges and global learning adventures to bring the world to West Virginia so that youth can think globally while acting locally.

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Healthy Lifestyles Initiative

Healthy Lifestyles Initiatives is a free program that supports healthy 4-H club meetings across the state. In collaboration with the WVU Extension Healthy Lifestyles Team and statewide health agencies, programs and curriculum are available such as Health Rocks!®

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Shooting Sports

The West Virginia 4-H Shooting Sports Program is designed to offer young people between the ages of 9 and 21 safe and thorough instruction and training in the use of firearms, archery equipment and wildlife conservation.

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STEM

The WVU Extension 4-H STEM Program aims to create fun and engaging programming that fosters an appreciation for science, engineering, technology and math in West Virginia youths.


Our primary goal is to equip youths with STEM-related skills they need to compete in the 21st century job market.
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Cloverbuds

The 4-H Cloverbud program is designed to be noncompetitive, educational, activity-based, cooperative-learning centered, safe, developmentally age appropriate and success-oriented.


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Youth Agriculture

The WVU Extension maintains a 4-H youth agriculture program to strengthen the capacity of families and youths to achieve lifelong learning and productivity. 

 
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Youth ATV Safety

To help prevent accidents and educate youths and their families, WVU Extension provides ATV safety information as part of the National 4-H Youth curriculum.