ALBEMARLE COUNTY

CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY 4-H

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Albemarle/Charlottesville Cooperative Extension

Our 4‑H programs in Albemarle County and Charlottesville are growing rapidly, engaging more youth—especially teens—through hands‑on learning, leadership, and community experiences. Your gift keeps this momentum going.

What your gift powers

New 4‑H van — ensures safe, reliable transportation as our rapidly growing 4‑H program engages more youth and teens than ever in camps, clubs, and statewide events.
Teen leadership development — equips teens with real‑world communication, leadership, and workforce‑ready skills through local clubs, State 4‑H Congress, Day at the Capitol, and other experiences.
Program supplies and equipment — supports high‑quality, hands‑on learning in agriculture, STEM, healthy living, financial literacy, and creative arts.

Contact our office to learn how to make a gift today. Check with your employer to see if they match donations to double your impact. Gifts over $25 will receive our newly designed Proud Supporter Car Window Decal. Email Sarah Brown, sataylo3@vt.edu, for more information.

Welcome to Albemarle/ Charlottesville 4-H! We're glad you're here!

Club Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 4-H Year!

Visit our Clubs page for information on each of our 7 Clubs.

Not sure which Club to join? Fill out our Member Interest Form and we will contact you with more information.

When you're ready to join, enroll your child in 4-H Online.

Registration is OPEN for the Northwest District 4-H Communication Contests

Registration is open for the Northwest District 4-H Communication Contests!

Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bridgewater Retirement Community for a day that celebrates the power of communication and the growth that comes from stepping forward and being heard. Whether you’re new to 4-H or a seasoned participant, these contests are open to all and offer a welcoming space to learn, lead, and connect.

In 4-H, we believe communication is more than a skill, it’s a life tool that empowers young people to advocate for themselves and their communities.

Registration deadline: April 10, 2026

Registration is OPEN for In-School Embryology

2026 In School Embryology Program Timeline:

April 3: Registrations Due. Please note that we have a limited number of incubators, and will be first come, first served. Help us purchase new incubators by donating HERE.
April 14 or 15: Incubator and Egg pick up at the Albemarle Extension Office 9:00AM - 4:30PM
May 4-7 : Potential hatch dates!
May 18-22: Return chicks and incubators to the Albemarle Extension Office or deliver chicks to their new home.

Visit our Embryology Page to learn more.

Registration is OPEN for Junior 4-H Summer Camp

Registration for 4-H Camp

Albemarle/Charlottesville/Fluvanna/Greene 4-H Junior Camp will be held July 20–24, 2026 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in Appomattox, Virginia. The camp is open to youth ages 9–13, and space is limited. The $350 camp fee includes five days and four nights of meals and lodging, a camp t-shirt, transportation, evening programs, and all activity supplies.

Registration is not complete until payment is received. Families will be notified by email if their child has secured a spot or been placed on the waiting list. Once a space is confirmed, full payment or a scholarship application with deposit is due within seven days, or the spot will be released to the next family.

Learn more about 4-H Junior Camp HERE. Register HERE.

Give to Albemarle/ Charlottesville 4-H

Help 4‑H Provide Equal #Opportunity4All Kids

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$3,000 Sponsors School Bus Transportation to 4-H Camp

$2,500 Sponsors T-Shirts for 4-H Camp for 250 Youth

$1,000 Sponsors Ribbons, Awards, and Pins for Achievement Night

$1,000-$3,000 Sponsors New Incubators for our In School Embryology Program

$750 Sponsors Ribbons and Awards for Livestock, Home Arts, and Communication Contests

$500 Sponsors Teen and Adult Volunteer T-Shirts for 4-H Camp

$300 Sponsors a Camper at 4-H Camp

$200 Sponsors a Teen at State 4-H Congress

$150 Sponsors a Teen Counselor at 4-H Camp

2026 Honey Bee Essay Contest

Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Club Members are invited to participate in this year's Honey Bee Essay Contest, sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. and Virginia 4-H! Visit our Contest Page for more details.

Deadline April 16, 2026.

What is 4-H?

4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. The youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension for ages 5-19, 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. Though our roots began in agriculture, we have grown into so much more as we meet the evolving needs of youth and build a future workforce that will satisfy the demands of an ever changing economy.

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. We bring research-based information from our land grant universities – Virginia Tech and Virginia State University – to the youth in our community. The mission of 4-H is to develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H currently has 7 unique 4-H Clubs with over 250 club members. Annually, our programing serves over 3,000 youth.

Join Us.

YOUTH: Please fill out our Member Interest Form

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VOLUNTEERS: Please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form

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