Welcome to 4-H! You have just enrolled, now what? Start with our Family Handbook
View our 2026-2027 Albemarle/Charlottesville 4-H Family Handbook by clicking on the image to the left, or clicking here.
The 2026–2027 Albemarle 4-H Family Handbook is a helpful introduction to the world of 4-H for new families. It provides an overview of what 4-H is, how the program supports youth development, and what to expect throughout the year. Inside, families will find answers to common questions, explanations of clubs and projects, volunteer roles, leadership opportunities, events, and local contact information. This guide is designed to help you confidently navigate your 4-H journey and make the most of the opportunities available.
2026 Outstanding Member Application
4-H’ers (age 5 – 18 as of September 30 of the current year) can apply for an Outstanding Member Award by submitting a Virginia 4-H Youth All Star Application with the following point totals for each age division:
Cloverbuds: 7 points
Juniors: 15 points
Intermediates: 25 points
Seniors: 35 points
Please fill out the All Star Application for only the 2025-2026 4-H Year. Outstanding Member Award applicants do not have to fill out the last two pages of the application. Here is a video where 4-H Extension Agent Kaci Daniel walks you through the All Star application. Filling out the All Star Application yearly is a great practice for when your child turns 15 and is eligible to apply for All Star. You can read more about All Stars on the new All Star section of our website.
>>>Please email Outstanding Member Applications to Sam Leech, spleech@vt.edu
2026 Achievement Night Awards Application - (Sportsmanship, Leadership, Head, Hands, Heart, Health Awards)
2026 Corky Shackelford Livestock Scholarship Application Due January 16, 2026
4-H Club Deposit Form (Complete in addition to Wells Fargo Deposit ticket from the Extension Office)
4-H Club Individual Reimbursement Form (Required with original receipt)
Chartering Documents
Helpful Videos for Club Leaders
Guidelines/Guides:
Generic Project Books:
Make Up Your Own Mind Project Book 2025 (Perfect for Creative Arts, Mountain Biking, Guitar, Sewing, Anything!)
Pets:
Beekeeping:
Creative and Expressive Arts:
Shooting Education Project Books/Forms:
Virginia 4-H Horse Project - Progressive Riding Series Unit 4 - Horsemaster
Virginia Horse Project Junior Record Book
Virginia Horse Project Senior Record Book
Cloverbud Horse Curriculums: Knocking Off the Dirt, Eat like a Horse
Extra Pages
4-H Member Record Book Novice Animal Science (for youth in first two years of showing)
4-H Member Record Book Experienced Junior Animal Science