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Warren County observes National 4‑H Week; youth members describe camp and leadership programs
Summary
County supervisors heard a brief presentation from Warren County 4‑H youth on National 4‑H Week, including program activities, camp participation and research-backed outcomes for members.
County supervisors received a National 4‑H Week presentation from Warren County 4‑H members at the Oct. 7 meeting.
Presenters described local 4‑H programming for ages 5–19, including seven community clubs, one in-school club, an overnight county 4‑H camp that draws roughly 200 attendees in summer, and monthly teen-club meetings. Youth speakers and adult leaders emphasized leadership, citizenship and life skills development; one speaker described participating in swimming lessons and later joining livestock and teen clubs, and another described opportunities to return as a counselor.
The presenters cited research partnerships with Virginia Tech and Virginia State University and summarized outcome data reported to local audiences: 4‑H members are, according to the presenters' summary of research, more likely to contribute to their communities, participate in out-of-school science programs and make healthier choices. Presenters invited supervisors and community members to volunteer or support upcoming 4‑H activities such as auctions and camp.
Supervisor Cullars and other board members offered personal appreciation and recalled their own 4‑H experience. The presentation was ceremonial; no board action was required.
