4-H Youth Development
By far, 4-H is the most known and visible Extension development program, best known for its 4-H Clubs and summer 4-H Camps for youths, but Extension also offers literacy and adult volunteer leadership programming related to 4-H and youth development.
Youth development in Tucker County is open to everyone, from youngsters to young adults.
4-H is one of the largest youth development programs in America with more than 6.5 million young people and 540,000 volunteers. In West Virginia, one out of every five youth under the age of 21 participates in 4-H youth development programming.
Dedicated to the four-fold development of head, heart, hands, and health, 4-H youth learn valuable leadership, citizenship, and life skills by participating in projects with topics as varied as rocketry, GPS mapping, shooting sports, public speaking, photography, animal care, nutrition, and community service. Regular 4-H membership is open to youth aged 8-21 and 4-H Cloverbud membership is open to youth aged 5-7.
4-H members are invited to attend monthly club meetings to plan community events. 4-H clubs are located across the county and meetings are held at various locations throughout the county.
Each summer 4-H members, as well as all Tucker County youth, are encouraged to take part in 4-H camp. Camp is a great opportunity to meet new friends and take part in fun activities.
Research shows that 4-H members do better in school, are more motivated to help others, feel safe to try new things, achieve a sense of self-esteem, and develop lasting friendships.
If you would like more information on becoming involved in the 4-H program as a club member, camp participant, or volunteer, please feel free to contact the Tucker County Extension Office.
