"Learning by Doing", for Youth Ages 5-18

4-H Clubs

4-H Camps

4-H Specialty Programs

4-H is a community of young people learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. With guidance from caring adults, youth explore their interests and develop their talents. We welcome young people from all beliefs and backgrounds, empowering them to create positive change in their communities. 

Orange County 4-H is delivered by Virginia Cooperative Extension, the educational outreach organization of the commonwealth's land grant universities: Virginia Tech and Virginia State University

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.


If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Kaci Daniel at 540-672-1361/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.