Local Programs

4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. 4-H is rich with learning experiences where 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.

The mission of 4-H is to assist youth, and adults working with those youth, to gain additional knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will further their development as self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society.

4-H participants are youth, ages 5 to 19, taking part in programs provided as the result of actions planned and initiated by Extension personnel in cooperation with volunteers. With a direct connection to research at Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, 4-H is the first experience many young people have with higher education. 4-H is characterized as being community-centered, volunteer-led, Extension-staff supervised, research-based, home- and family-oriented, publicly and privately funded, and responsive to change.

• Junior 4-H Camp
• Science Fair
• Public Speaking
• Reality Store
• Cloverbud (ages 5-8)
• Teen Leadership
• State 4-H Congress
• Special Interest Clubs
• In School Enrichment

To learn more check out our Appomattox County 4-H site!

The 4-H year runs from October to September. Members must be turning the correct age within the 4-H year. (i.e.- A member who is 8 years old in October when the 4-H year starts but turning 9 years before September 30 of the following year is consider to be 9 years old in 4-H years.)

Members of our 4-H clubs must enroll in 4-H Online 2.0.  If you are a new member, you will need to create a new family profile and add your youth members.  Returning members who already have an account will need to re-enroll for the current 4-H year.  Go to the 4-H Online website to complete this process before your next meeting. Link to enroll online:  https://v2.4honline.com. Below is more information on 4-H Online 2.0. 

Current Clubs

•       Appomattox Trail & Tails Horse & Pony Club
•       Appomattox Country Kids 4-H Livestock Club
•       Appomattox Shooting Education Club
•       Appbell Teen Leadership Club     

After School Programs 

• Coming Soon

If you are interested in learning more about any of these 4-H clubs or even leading your own 4-H Club please, contact the Appomattox Extension Office at (434)352-8244.

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APPBELL 4-H Summer Camp

June 29 - July 3, 2026

Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center

Open to all youth ages 9-13

Join us for a week of singing songs, playing games, learning life skills, and growing new friendships!

4-H Camp is a fun opportunity for youth ages 9-13 to learn skills through hands-on experiences. Participants will explore classes, recreation activities, special evening programs, campfires, songs, games, & MORE!!!

Class offerings: Archery, Riflery, Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Leather Crafts, Horsemanship, High Ropes, Cooking, Woodworking, Creek Life, Gau-Gau, Performing Arts, Fishing, and much, much MORE…

Camp fees:

$325 per camper- this covers all meals, lodging, classes, activities, & camp t-shirt -- everything except camp store items!

Registration opens at 8am on March 1st, 2026.

Confirmation and next steps will be provided after form submission.

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/e2UpGPwqa8dNVfy16

Additional Notes:

A $125 deposit is due within 5 business days of registration. Payment is accepted via check, exact cash, or money order. Make checks payable to: “TREASURER OF VIRGINIA TECH” with camper’s full name and program in memo line.

Financial Aid available until March 30th - please call or email for additional information.

Transportation will NOT be provided to keep camp costs as low as possible.

**Campers must be 9 years old on or before September 30, 2026 **

Fourteen-year-olds interested in the counselor-in-training program or those 15-18 interested in being teen counselors please contact the Appomattox Extension Office at 434-352-8244 or agoldma@vt.edu.

Over the age of 18 & INTERESTED IN SERVING AS AN ADULT VOLUNTEER?

Please reach out to your local 4-H office for more information!

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.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact please contact the Appomattox County Extension Office at (434) 352-8244/TDD*) or Campbell County Extension Office at (434)-332-9538 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations before 5 days before event.

*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Do you know a youth age 5-8 who is ready for an overnight weekend at camp?

Sign up now for 4-H Cloverbud Camp on June 12-14. Register at https://www.holidaylake4h.com/cloverbud-camp

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for updates on programs and events.

To learn more check out our Appomattox County 4-H site!