Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs. The 11 areas of 4-H curriculum focus are: Animal Sciences, Communications and Expressive Arts, Environmental Education and Natural Resources, Jobs, Careers and Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences, Citizenship, Family and Consumer Sciences & Community Initiatives, Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Leadership and Personal Development and Science and Technology.

A comprehensive youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Participants engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of Virginia Cooperative agents and volunteers. Programs use experiential learning opportunities to teach the latest research-based subject matter knowledge and to foster skill development in effective citizenship, leadership, and other life skills.

4-H Clubs in Gloucester In Gloucester we have 4-H horse clubs, community and animal science clubs, a 4-H club for home schoolers, and a group for 4-H cloverbuds (ages 5-8). Typically 4-H clubs meet once a month. They provide lots of fun learning experiences while building leadership and citizenship skills through work on 4-H projects and community service. Jamestown 4-H Center also has specialty weekend camps throughout the year for youth ages 5-13 with counseling opportunities for older youth. Visit Jamestown on the web at www.jamestown4hcenter.org.

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs. The 11 areas of 4-H curriculum focus are: Animal Sciences, Communications and Expressive Arts, Environmental Education and Natural Resources, Jobs, Careers and Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences, Citizenship, Family and Consumer Sciences & Community Initiatives, Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Leadership and Personal Development, and Science and Technology.

The youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension, 4-H is rich with learning experiences in which young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. Through 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learning by doing" philosophy of youth development

The youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension, 4-H is committed to assisting youth, and those adults working with them in acquiring the knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society. The central theme of 4-H education is Learn by Doing. 4-H is characterized as being community centered, volunteer led, extension staff supervised, research based, home and family oriented, publicity and privately funded and responsive to change.

Programs are organized around 10 curriculum areas: Animal Sciences; Citizenship; Communication/Expressive Arts; Environment and Natural Resources; Family and Consumer Sciences; Foods, Nutrition, and Health; Careers and Economics Education; Leadership/Personal Development; Plant & Soil Science; Science and Technology. Summer 4H Camp for children, ages 9-13, is a popular activity held Airfield 4-H Center near Wakefield. Adult and teen volunteers are needed to work with various programs and to provide leadership to community clubs. Short term and long term volunteers needed.

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs. The 11 areas of 4-H curriculum focus are: Animal Sciences, Communications and Expressive Arts, Environmental Education and Natural Resources, Jobs, Careers and Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences, Citizenship, Family and Consumer Sciences & Community Initiatives, Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Leadership and Personal Development, and Science and Technology.

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs.

Positive youth development through an informal education program conducted by our state land-grant universities (Virginia Tech and Virginia State), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs. The 11 areas of 4-H curriculum focus are: Animal Sciences, Communications and Expressive Arts, Environmental Education and Natural Resources, Jobs, Careers and Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences, Citizenship, Family and Consumer Sciences & Community Initiatives, Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Leadership and Personal Development and Science and Technology.

4-H is America's largest youth development organization-empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. In 4-H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4-H camps.

A comprehensive youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Participants engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of Virginia Cooperative agents and volunteers. Programs use experiential learning opportunities to teach the latest research-based subject matter knowledge and to foster skill development in effective citizenship, leadership, and other life skills.

4-H is the comprehensive youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Youth between the ages of 5 and 18 engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of adult or teen 4-H volunteers trained by 4-H agents. 4-H programs use experiential learning opportunities to teach the latest research-based subject matter knowledge and to foster skill development in effective citizenship, leadership, and other life skills.

Through the 4-H program, youth and adults learn life skills including citizenship, leadership, and communication. The mission of 4-H is to assist youth and adults working with them to gain additional knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will further their development as self-directing, contributing and productive members of society.

Promotes youth development through community clubs, educational programs, and camps. Emphasizes topics such as environmental awareness, consumer education, animal science, plant and soil science, citizenship, leadership, public speaking and community service.

Provides a youth development program for children ages 5-18 years. Children learn leadership, citizenship and life skills in the program. They are able to discover and build on their abilities to make good decisions, manage resources wisely, work effectively with others and communicate successfully. They also provide a camping program that provides character building experiences.

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, clubs, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs.

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs. The 11 areas of 4-H curriculum focus are: Animal Sciences, Communications and Expressive Arts, Environmental Education and Natural Resources, Jobs, Careers and Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences, Citizenship, Family and Consumer Sciences & Community Initiatives, Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Leadership and Personal Development and Science and Technology.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

4-H is a community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 4-H, a comprehensive youth development program, educates young people, ages 5 to 18, through a variety of experiential techniques that encourage hands-on, active learning.

Sponsors 4-H programs and youth development programs. Provides child/youth development, ages 5 to 18, by offering various programs throughout the year such as camping, volunteer training, community service, leadership development and school enrichment programs. The 11 areas of 4-H curriculum focus are: Animal Sciences, Communications and Expressive Arts, Environmental Education and Natural Resources, Jobs, Careers and Economics, Plant and Soil Sciences, Citizenship, Family and Consumer Sciences & Community Initiatives, Health, Nutrition and Wellness, Leadership and Personal Development, and Science and Technology.

To provide educational services that enable youth to become competent, coping and contributory members of their communities. Emphasis on life skills and experiential learning programs.

The Chesapeake 4H Program provides a wide variety of educational opportunities for youth between the ages of 9 and 18 years old. There is a Cloverbud program also available for youth ages 5 through 8 years old. Both programs provide practical experiences in trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. The 4-H year runs from October 1st to September 30th and is an opportunity for families to experience fun together. Families are able to encourage youth while they learn from both their successes and their failures.

A comprehensive youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Participants engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of Virginia Cooperative agents and volunteers. Programs use experiential learning opportunities to teach the latest research-based subject matter knowledge and to foster skill development in effective citizenship, leadership, and other life skills.