What is 4-H?

The youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension, 4-H is rich with learning experiences in which young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. Through 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learning by doing" philosophy of youth development. For more information about 4-H contact the office at 804-733-1880 or VCEPetersburg@vt.edu.

Petersburg Junior 4-H Youth Summer Camp

Jr. 4-H Camp Registration information will be updated on this page as we get closer to the date. 4-H camp is open to any youth in Virginia. Youth do not have to be 4-H members to attend 4-H camps - however, they will be given the opportunity to join. For residential Junior 4-H camps at the 4-H educational center in the Wakefield 4-H Center, youth must turn 9 between October 1 and September 30 of the following year and they must not have reached 14 years of age.

Teens: Opportunities are available for teens, 14 to 18 years of age, to be trained and gain experience as 4-H camp counselors. Applications are now being accepted for a limited number of Teen Counselor and Counselor-In-Training (CIT turning 14 before October 1, 2025) for camping week of July 7th-11th, 2025. Petersburg's completed application deadline is extended to February 28, 2025. For an application please click https://forms.gle/fS7MphYCoBNDYkUZ6 and follow instructions. The application is not considered complete until we receive two references for you. Before submitting your application copy the reference link to be sent to who you have chosen. Options include employers, coaches, teachers, mentors etc. Parent references will not be used.     References link - click below:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kRzGSA3kWR1S9XFr7vcoIMLB6kfWMGDuS7NR8KqwDHI/edit     

Additionally, there are other opportunities for special interest 4-H camps that may include different age groups. Adults have opportunities to volunteer their services as camp staff for a week of 4-H camp through their local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. Each volunteer is carefully screened and provided with training before being able to serve as a volunteer at 4-H camp.