Monongalia County 4-H Youth Development


Becca Fint-Clark – Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
Randell Schoonover- 4-H Program Assistant

Monongalia County has numerous 4-H clubs and a beautiful 4-H Camp, and youth development is open to all, 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 youth and adult volunteers. 4-H is dedicated to the four-fold development of head, heart, hands, and health. Youth who are involved in the 4-H program learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills by participating in projects with topics as varied as rocketry, GPS mapping, public speaking, photography, nutrition, and community service. 4-H members are aged 8-21 and Cloverbuds are aged 5-7.

4-H members are invited to attend monthly club meetings to plan community events. There are eight clubs in Monongalia County that meet and meetings are held in various locations throughout our county.

In addition, 4-H members, as well as all youth in Monongalia County are encouraged to take part in 4-H camp each summer. Camp is a great opportunity to meet new friends and take part in fun activities during the summer.

Studies show 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 Monongalia County Extension Office at (304) 291-7201 or Email Becca Fint-Clark.