Virginia 4-H is a program for youth ages 9 - 18, with special programs for youth ages 5 - 8. From Food Science and Robotics to Fashion Design and Photography, there is a 4-H activity for everyone. Find a 4-H Club near you to start making friends, learn new skills, and become a better you!
In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are America's largest youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime!
4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension - a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Youth 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.
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.
4-H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. It is a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity. All of these components are fostered through a 4-H Club.
Based on their interests and guided by adult mentors, youth develop their own pathway in 4-H. They select from a broad menu of local 4-H projects. There are hands-on, learn-by-doing, opportunities for everyone!