Virginia Cooperative Extension - Mecklenburg County

06/04/2026

Huge thanks to Amanda Calhoun and Jessica Lafoon from The Bailey Center for Special Needs for leading a training session for summer staff members from all six of Virginia's 4-H Centers. They trained nearly 100 people on working with special needs youth in the camp environment.

We value our partnership with The Bailey Center and all they do for our community. We look forward to welcoming Bailey Center participants to Holiday Lake 4-H Center in July!

05/27/2026

Registration is now open for 4-H Junior Naturalist Day Camp!

Join 4-H and the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists to learn about plants, wildlife, and our environment! Activities will be led by Master Naturalists, 4-H Staff, and Rangers from the Corps of Engineers! This day camp, scheduled for June 29 - 30, is designed for rising 4th - 7th graders.

We will meet at the Mecklenburg Extension Office (311 Washington Street, Boydton) from 9:00 - 4:00 on Monday, June 29th and at the Tanner Environmental Education Center (5164 Buggs Island Rd, Boydton) from 9:00 - 12:00 on Tuesday, June 30th.

The cost for the series is $10 to cover materials and supplies. Campers should bring lunch and a water bottle both days. Some limited need-based financial assistance is available. Space is limited. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/JrNatCamp26

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Jennifer Bowen, Mecklenburg Extension Office at (434-738-6191 ext 4371/TDD*) during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.

05/15/2026

We found this treasure in a box of old photos in the office. There was no date or label on the picture. Does anyone recognize any of these 4-H members or their leader? Any ideas about the location or the event? This is the first picture we've found of local members wearing their 4-H uniforms!

04/24/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family tomorrow? Join us at the Southside Livestock Market in Blackstone for the annual Piedmont Area Junior Livestock Show. Cheer on 4-H and FFA members from across Central and Southside Virginia as they show beef, swine, sheep, and goats. Bring a chair. Show starts at 10:00 a.m.!

04/22/2026

We could not offer our local programs without the ongoing support of our volunteers! Thank you!!

Happy National Volunteer Week 💚

We’re celebrating the volunteers who make possible by supporting youth, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities to learn and lead.

Through their dedication, young people across the commonwealth are gaining the skills and confidence to be .

Thank you for the impact you make every day. 🍀

04/22/2026

Huge thanks to Tractor Supply Company! When you shop at TSC in Clarksville or South Hill and make a donation to 4-H, your money stays local and helps kids in our community Make The Best Better!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply Co. has partnered with 4-H to prepare youth to be ready for work and life. The success of the Paper Clover campaign has raised more than $24 million to impact youth with the technical skills and life skills that prepare them for whatever comes their way.

100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally.

Support now through May 3rd at your local Tractor Supply! 🍀

04/19/2026

We're still recruiting host families. If you are on the fence, please look over these FAQs. If you still have questions, please reach out to Wendy the inbound coordinator at [email protected].

Ready to submit your application? Use this link: https://states4h.org/host-a-student/summer/

04/18/2026

We are so thankful to the Lake Country Quilters for their generous support of our camp scholarship fund!

Today, LCQ presented Jennifer Bowen with Mecklenburg County 4-H (on the left) with a check for $2,125. The monies were generated from the net proceeds of raffle ticket sales for a quilt the group made. Jennifer said the funds will help send ten children to camp!

03/31/2026

Let’s light it up BLUE on Thursday for our friends at The Bailey Center!

💙 Light It Up Blue: Celebrate Every Ability
📅 April 2
This is more than just an activity—it’s an opportunity for us to come together, celebrate our participants, and show our community what inclusion truly looks like.
We’ll be hosting a 1‑hour, evening “field day” style event with activity stations, group moments, and opportunities for connection. The focus is simple: meet every participant where they are and create a space where everyone feels included, supported, and celebrated.
To help spread awareness, we encourage everyone to:
💙 Wear BLUE
📸 Share photos
🏷️ Tag the center
#️⃣ Use
Let’s light it up blue and celebrate every ability together! 💙

03/20/2026

Registration is now open for Camp Loud and Clear at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center. This is a weekend camp for Deaf and hard- of-hearing youth ages 9 - 18. This year's program will be held July 17-19. Camp Loud and Clear is a partnership between Holiday Lake 4-H Center and Longwood University's Speech, Hearing, and Learning Services.

For more information and registration, click here: https://www.holidaylake4h.com/camp-loud-clear

Please help us spread the word about this impactful weekend!