The mission of the Virginia 4-H program is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential - becoming effective, contributing citizens through participation in research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences.

Description:
The 4-H program is available for youth ages 5 through 18 and is characterized as being community centered, volunteer led, Extension staff supervised, research based, and home and family oriented. To accomplish its mission, 4-H provides non-formal educational opportunities and experiences designed to address the developmental needs of youth across four dimensions: Head (Mental Development), Heart (Emotional Development), Hands (Skills Development), and
Health (Physical Development). Leadership, citizenship, and life skills are taught through learn-by-doing 4-H projects in local club and school enrichment programs, in 4-H camps, as well as at county, district, state, and national events.

Contact people:

Michelle Adcock, 4-H Extension Agent, (phone), (email) Betty Nunley, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) Lesa Miller, Program Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (540) 382-5729

Address:

755 Roanoke Street, Suite 1G Christiansburg, VA 24073 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ext.vt.edu/

Directions:

Blacksburg, VA Take U.S. 460 to Christiansburg, taking the third Christiansburg exit, which will be exit #2 at the intersection of 460 Bus/11. At the exit, take a right onto Roanoke St. You will go through one stop light and. . . (more)