4-H Programs

Ag in the Classroom

Agriculture in the Classroom is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Its goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies.

ATV Safety

Camping

A direct quote from a young person after attending county camp and being asked:
“What is your favorite part of camp?”

“I think just the collective memory of having a smile on your face from the time you get here till the time you leave. I left county camp last week after being around little kids and (it was) just a great environment all week and I just couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. Its kind of inexplicable but there is just something about it.”

Cloverbud Program

Collegiate 4-H

Belonging to a Collegiate 4-H Club doesn’t take the place of being a 4-H member in your home community club for the purposes of participating in 4-H activities or competitive events, but it will expand your 4-H career experience through activities tailored specifically for the college-age member.

CYFAR (Community, Youth and Families At Risk)

Energy Express

Energy Express is a six-week summer program promoting the school success of children living in rural and low-income communities across West Virginia by:

• Providing summer learning experiences focused on reading.
• Serving two nutritious family-style meals each day.
• Engaging college students in service through AmeriCorps.
• Developing strong partnerships involving parents, schools, communities, and state agencies and organizations.

Extension Camping Instructor Program

The 4-H Extension Camp Instructor Program is designed to enhance the development of young people through proven experiential-based training. As a side benefit of the program, these young people form a well-trained cadre of leaders who can provide assistance to county and state 4-H camps and other educational Extension events and activities.

Global Education

Healthy Lifestyles Initiative

IFYE Tour

Literacy

Children living in rural and low-income communities often fall behind during the summer months, starting each school year behind where they were the previous spring. Successive summers of limited learning opportunities may cause children to fall below grade level by the end of elementary school—putting them further and further behind more privileged peers. Literacy and Energy Express pick up through the Summer and offer a continued learning atmosphere while also serving a healthy breakfast and lunch.

OMK (Operation Military Kids)

Science

Statewide Afterschool Programs

Technology

Youth Agriculture