Pulaski County 4-H Youth Development programs are 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 4-H Youth Development program in Pulaski County provides opportunities for youth, ages 5-18, to participate in dynamic and innovative, fun programs through which they can develop valuable, lifelong skills.

The Virginia 4-H Mission is to develop youth and those adults working with those youth to realize their full potential – becoming effective, contributing citizens through participation in research-based, informal, hands-on educational experiences. 

4-Her’s in Pulaski County learn valuable skills, make new friends, solve problems, earn awards and recognition, practice citizenship, develop leadership abilities, and make a difference in their communities.

Pulaski County 4-Her’s participate in:

• In-School Clubs & Programs (4th, 5th, 9-12th grade)
• After-School Clubs & Programs (currently 6th-8th grade)  - Dublin Middle School
• Special Interest Clubs & Programs (ages 9-18)
• Project Clubs & Programs (ages 9-18) - Garden Club, Horse Club, Livestock Club, Teen Club
• Community Clubs & Programs (ages 9-18)
• Cloverbud Club & Programs (ages 5-8)
• 4-H Home School Clubs (ages 5-18)
• 4-H Camp(campers ages 9-13, Counselors In Training ages 13-14, teen counselors ages 14-18)
• 4-H Teen Weekends
• State 4-H Congress (ages 14-18)
• Virginia 4-H All-Stars
• 4-H Dairy Poster Contest
• Kid's Fishing Day
• 4-H Intermediate Congress (7th and 8th grade)
• 4-H Youth Contests at the New River Valley Fair
• 4-H Dairy Poster Contest

4-H Pledge

“I pledge…

my Head to clearer thinking,

my Heart to greater loyalty,

my Hands to larger service,

and my Health to better living for my club, 

my community, my country and my world.”

Standing for head, heart, hands, and health, 4-H uses more than a century of experience in youth development programming to build strong, confident leaders.  Young people in the 4-H community learn leadership, citizenship, and a vast array of life skills that benefit them for the rest of their lives. Through school-based, after-school, and community clubs as well as camp settings, 4-H members pledge to build a better community, country, and world.  4-H’ers live by the 4-H Motto, “Making the Best Better.”