Other 4-H Opportunities

4-H programming with youth is guided by an experiential learning process that includes goal setting, cognition, practice, and performance. The performance stage is when members demonstrate what they have learned through various 4-H activities and events, including competitions.

4-H Competitions

County/District/State Contests: In March, youth may participate in the Cloverbud Pledge or Lego Presentation, Photography, Presentations, Public Speaking, Science Fair, Share-the-Fun or Table Setting at the County Contests. The Danish awards system is used and those earning blue ribbons (except for Cloverbud and Photography Contests) may choose to advance to the Northwest District Contests. State 4-H Congress Competitions are limited to senior age 4-H youth, those ages 14-19 as of September 30 of the 4-H year. Mixed-age acts that competed at the unit or district level will be ineligible at the state level. For more information visit 4-H Competitions | Virginia Cooperative Extension | Virginia Tech 

4-H State Congress 

4-H Horse Program 

International Exchange 

Virginia 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Program 

Shooting Education 

Wildlife Habitat Education Program 

LifeSmarts 

Youth Leadership Opportunities

Youth Livestock Program

4-H All Stars