WVU Hancock County Extension Service

06/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Sophie Taylor on her graduation from Oak Glen High School!

Sophie has been an outstanding leader in Hancock County 4-H, serving as President of the The Newellies 4H Club and Secretary of the Teen Leaders 4-H Club. Through her dedication, leadership, and commitment to service, she has made a lasting impact on our 4-H program and community.

We are incredibly proud of all that Sophie has accomplished and can't wait to see where her future takes her. Congratulations, Sophie, and best wishes on this exciting next chapter! 💚🍀🎓

06/02/2026

🚀🎨 The Sundowners 4-H Saddle Club & Friends were popping off at their annual picnic tonight!

Check out this paint rocket blast in action!

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06/02/2026

🎨🚀 The Sundowners 4-H Club were popping off at their annual picnic tonight!

We enjoyed a wonderful picnic together. A huge thank you to all of the club leaders and families who contributed food.

After dinner, 4-Hers became artists as they created paint rockets and learned how air pressure can be used to make unique works of art by pressurizing paint. It was exciting to watch the colorful creations take shape and see everyone’s creativity shine!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another great Sundowners 4-H Saddle Club & Friends picnic! ☀️🎨🚀

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

We are able to offer $200.00 for male staff to stay the full week overnight (meals will be included). You will be "overnight staff."

05/26/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our two interns this week, Owen Purcell and Parker Boyce! 🎉

These two will be spending the summer with the Extension Office, helping with programs, events, and community outreach. We are excited to have them on our team and cannot wait to see all they accomplish over the next few months.

Join us in welcoming Owen and Parker to the team! 👏

05/26/2026

Hancock County Extension is looking for 4-5 Male staff members 18+ to help staff Hancock County 4-H Camp 2026 from June 22-26, 2026 at Tomlinson Run State Park. We had an overwhelming amount of male campers sign up for camp this year. These staff will allow for us to accept ALL male campers.

Staff will be responsible for overnight supervision of youth between the ages of 9 and 17 and possibly teach a class (if able). All staff must be able to pass a criminal background check and complete WVU 4-H Vetting.

Please email me if you are interested: [email protected].

05/24/2026

Our Panhandle Pioneers 4-H Club were hard at work yesterday, putting out flags for their “Flag My Yard” fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who participated. Your purchase will help provide scholarships for our 2026 4-H Camp!

05/23/2026

Yesterday we wrapped up our Storybook STEM program with the 3rd graders at Allen T. Allison Elementary School, Chester, WV! Students learned about the states of matter while creating and testing oobleck — a non-Newtonian fluid that behaves like both a liquid and a solid depending on the force applied to it.

It was a fun hands-on experiment that encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and teamwork. We loved watching the students explore science through discovery and experimentation!

05/23/2026

Spots are filling fast for WVU 4-H State Camps—don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure! 🌟🏕️

📅 Registration Deadlines:
• Alpha I: June 16, 2026
• Alpha II: June 23, 2026
• New Horizons: June 17, 2026
• OMC: June 30, 2026

From outdoor fun to lifelong friendships, 4-H camp is where memories are made and skills grow. 💚

👉 Learn more on our website and register: https://link.ext.wvu.edu/4-Hcamps

Don’t wait—secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable summer!