WVU Calhoun County Extension Service

06/12/2026

The generosity of Calhoun County and the greater 4-H Community across the country really amazes me! I received a donation last night to fully fund the Veteran Activity Packs. Calhoun County 4-H Camp will be creating 50 of those to deliver to our veteran hospitals!

We also received an item to get our Birthday in a Bags started, so I am hoping we may be able to come together and complete that project, on a smaller level (24 bags).

Here is what we need to make that happen:
- Strawberry Frosting (8 Pack) - $15.68
- Chocolate Frosting (8 Pack) - $11.94
- White Frosting (8 Pack) - $15.92
- Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (12 Pack) - $18.73
- Vanilla Cake Mix (12 Pack) - $17.64
- Happy Birthday Balloons - $12.99
- Happy Birthday Hats - $9.99 (Need 2)
- Streamers - $9.99 (Need 5)
- Birthday Candles - $7.99
- Sprite (12 Pack) - $8.42
- Coca-cola (12 Pack) - $8.42
- Birthday Sticker - $7.99
- Snack Bags - $4.18

These items can be purchased individually on this list: https://a.co/06JjT61H

Or, the entire project can be sponsored for $200.00!

Help us complete this goal and be ready to serve at camp next week!

06/11/2026

Calhoun County delivered with scholarships!

Thank you to the generous donors who helped fulfill all the scholarship requests for our Calhoun County 4-H Camp.

Now, we still need help with one more thing!!! Our Camp Service Project is still in need of multiple items, and these need to be ordered BY TOMORROW to ensure we can provide this HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE experience for Calhoun's youth!

Here are the items we still need:
- Box of Gallon Food Storage Bags - $8.55
- Box of Portion Snack Bags - $4.18
- USA Flag Stress Balls - $31.99
- Kleenex On-The-Go (8 Pack) - $2.69 (Need 7)
- Peppermints - $19.99
- Lifesavers - $11.92
- Mechanical Pencils - $13.99 (Need 3)
- Playing Cards - $31.99
- Veterans Silicone Wristbands - $11.99 (Need 2)
- Notebook Journals - $33.90
- Patriotic American Flag Pens - $20.99
- Thank You for Your Service Stickers - $7.99
- Red, Blue, and Silver Stickers - $8.98
- Puzzle Books - $13.95 (Need 4)

If you are willing to help, please consider ordering from our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/0dF8a72V

Or Sponsor the whole project for: $269.16 (Business Price Purchase)

FYI - We are focusing on this one Service Project, as no donations have been acquired toward the other Birthday in a Bag project. If interested in sponsoring that whole project, too, please reach out!

06/09/2026

ONLINE FAMACHA CERTIFICATION- This is tonight!!! June 9 from 6- 8 pm. Link below and you have to preregister to get the link.
[ Small Ruminant Webinar Series - Online FAMACHA Certification](https://web.cvent.com/.../53f25ee9-6da8-486f-a7a6.../summary)

Send a message to learn more

06/08/2026

WVU Extension HOP, Hope Gas and City of Grantsville, are partnering to add some improvements around town. With funds from HOP 6 park benches were purchased. On 6/4, Hope gas employees could been seen volunteering to assemble and install new park benches along Rt 16 and at the city park. Later this month we will be installing 3 more park benches. These benches are being installed along a routes that have been proposed to be a Mountaineer Mile. We are working to make walking more easily accessible in town.

06/02/2026

Help Calhoun County 4-H Camp Give Back! 🇺🇸🍀

This summer our campers will assemble Veterans Comfort & Activity Packets and Birthday in a Bag Kits as part of our United We Stand theme celebrating America's 250th Birthday.

Want to help?

🎖️ Veterans Wishlist: https://a.co/0dF8a72V

🎂 Birthday in a Bag Wishlist: https://a.co/06JjT61H

Prefer to shop locally? Send us a message!

Every donation helps our campers learn the value of service while making a difference right here in our community. 💚

05/29/2026

🎂 Celebrating America's Birthday... and Theirs Too - Birthday in a Bag

As part of Calhoun County 4-H Camp 2026, our campers hope to also participate in a second Hands to Larger Service project inspired by our United We Stand theme and America's 250th Birthday.

Campers will assemble Birthday in a Bag kits that will be donated through local food pantries and community support programs to help families celebrate birthdays, regardless of financial circumstances.

Each decorated gift bag may include:
🎂 Cake mix
🥤 A can of soda to make the cake
🧁 Frosting
🕯️ Birthday candles
🎈 Balloons
🎉 Streamers and decorations
🥳 Birthday hats

While these items may seem simple, they can make a tremendous difference for a child or family who otherwise may not be able to celebrate a special day.

You can help by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist or by purchasing items locally and arranging drop-off with Jamie Mullins ([email protected]) or a Calhoun County 4-H volunteer.

🛒 Wishlist Link: https://a.co/06JjT61H

Together, we can help ensure that birthdays in Calhoun County are filled with joy, celebration, and happy memories.

💚 Thank you for helping our campers learn that service is one of the most important things we do in 4-H.

05/29/2026

A Small Thank You for Those Who Served - Veterans Comfort & Activity Packets ❤️🤍💙

One of the things that makes 4-H special is our commitment to Hands to Larger Service—using our talents and time to help others.

As part of our United We Stand camp theme celebrating America's 250th Birthday, Calhoun County 4-H campers hope to assemble Veterans Comfort & Activity Packets to be distributed to veterans receiving care in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

These packets are designed to provide comfort, entertainment, and a reminder that their service and sacrifice are appreciated.

Items may include:
🧩 Puzzle books and activity books
🃏 Playing cards and games
📓 Journals and writing supplies
🍬 Individually wrapped treats
🧴 Comfort items such as lip balm and tissues
⭐ Small patriotic and stress-relief items

Those in the community wishing to help can do so by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist or by purchasing items locally and arranging drop-off with Jamie Mullins ([email protected]) or a Calhoun County 4-H volunteer.

🛒 Wishlist Link: https://a.co/0dF8a72V

If purchasing elsewhere, please send us a message so we can coordinate collection (and mark received on the wish list).

Thank you for helping our campers honor those who have served our country while learning the importance of citizenship, gratitude, and service.

05/29/2026

💚 HELP SEND A KID TO 4-H CAMP 💚

Calhoun County 4-H Camp provides young people with opportunities to build confidence, develop leadership skills, make lifelong friends, and experience the outdoors in a safe and supportive environment.

This year, we have received requests for financial assistance from 12 youths who want to attend camp but need help covering the cost.

🏕️ The cost of camp is $150 per camper.

That registration fee helps cover:
✅ Lodging and meals for the week
✅ Educational classes and activities
✅ Recreation and evening programs
✅ Offsite activities
✅Their camp t-shirt
✅ A life-changing experience that many youth remember for years to come

Whether you sponsor an entire camper or contribute toward the scholarship fund, every dollar helps ensure that a young person has the opportunity to experience everything 4-H Camp has to offer.

If you would like to sponsor a camper or contribute to our scholarship fund, please message [email protected] or contact one of our Calhoun County 4-H Leaders - Samantha Hicks, Kelli Jarvis Zwoll, Caitlin Weaver, Paige Blankenship Toney, Jessica Fitzwater, or others!

🍀 Thank you for helping us ensure that every child who wants to attend camp has the opportunity to do so.

A Special THANK YOU to the one scholarship already received!

05/29/2026

🍀IT'S ALMOST CAMP TIME! 🍀🇺🇸

Calhoun County 4-H Camp is now just TWO WEEKS away, and excitement is building!

All families with youth registered for Calhoun County 4-H Camp should have received an email TODAY from [email protected] containing important camp information, reminders, forms, packing information, schedules, and other details you'll need before arriving at camp.

📧 If you believe your child is registered for camp and did NOT receive this email, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.

This year's camp theme is United We Stand, celebrating America's 250th Birthday through a week of fun, friendship, leadership, service, and unforgettable memories.

As camp draws closer, we have a few opportunities for community members, businesses, organizations, and alumni to help make camp possible for every child and to support some special service projects our campers will complete during the week.

💚 Keep an eye on our page throughout the day as we share ways you can help support Calhoun County 4-H Camp 2026!

05/21/2026