4-H Clubs of Virginia Beach

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2449 Princess Anne Road
BLDG #14, 2ND FLOOR
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 427-4769 BUSINESS
(757) 426-5684 Fax
ex810@vt.edu Email

Operating Agency: Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Beach
Agency Type: State Administered
Person in charge: Joseph B. Hoffenberger Extension Agent, 4-H Youth
Hours of operation: M T W TH F 8:00AM-4:00PM
Fees: Fees charged for certain services-camps and specific programs.
Eligibility requirements: Ages 5 - 19; adults accepted as volunteers.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral; parent/guardian permission.
Area Served: Virginia Beach.

About the program:
Provides the youth development program of Virginia's Land-Grant universities (Virginia Tech and Virginia State University). The mission of 4-H is to provide educational opportunities to youth, ages 5 -19, in an informal setting. Components of 4-H include animal, plant and soil science; economics, jobs and careers; health and safety; wildlife environment and water quality; leadership and citizenship; science technology; individual and family resources; leisure and cultural education. SERVICES PROVIDED: 4-H members participate in projects that use information and ideas from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Adult volunteers, trained by university staff, teach projects that cover a wide range of activities. Each project offers a chance for 4-H members and their families to learn by doing. 4-H teaches youth leadership, citizenship, and skills they use throughout their lives.