4-H Information
Culpeper County 4-H Clubs
4-H Cloverbud Clubs are open to any youth between the ages of 5-8 during the 4-H year.
4-H Clubs are open to any youth between the ages of 9-18 during the 4-H year.
4-H Year runs from Oct 1 thru Sept 30
Honor Club
Requirements for membership: Must have been active in 4-H leadership. Potential members are invited and inducted into club at the Annual Achievement Night.
Meetings: Honor Club members will be contacted monthly with date and time.
Leader: Cristy Mosley (540) 727-3435
Beef Club
Learn about the care, feeding, health and safety of beef animals.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm at the Carver Center
Leaders: Tom & Tricia Russell (540) 399-1201 or tntrussell@juno.com
Goats ‘R’ Us
Learn about the care, feeding, health, grooming, and showing of goats.
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm at The Carver Center
Leader: Candace Myers (540) 308-5681 or culpepergoatsrus@gmail.com
Livestock Competition Club
Learn about and compete in livestock judging, cattle working, and stockmen’s. Limited space is available due to team sizes.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm at the Carver Center.
Leader: Katie Reames katiereames@gmail.com or 540-219-5642
Rixeyville Riders
Emphasis on horse-related education, all riding disciplines welcome. You do not need to own a horse to participate.
Meetings: Normally 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm at Carver Center/local farm
Leader: Jody Ramey shohntr3@yahoo.com
Sheep Club
Learn about the care, feeding, health, and showing of sheep.
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm at the Carver Center.
Leader: Ashley Hoffman (540) 661-7331 or cedarviewfarmva@gmail.com
Swine Club
Learn about the care, feeding, health, and breeding of hogs.
Meetings: 4th Monday of the month, 7:00pm at the Carver Center
Leaders: Michael Brown (540) 222-0997 michaelo.brown@vafb.com or Wally Sheads (540) 718-1260 walter.sheadsjr@gmail.com
Town and Country Critters
Learn about care, feeding, health, and showing of rabbits and poultry. Youth ages 9-18.
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at the Carver Center
Leader: Laurie Hughes laurieandchicks@gmail.com
Cloverbud Club
A club for children ages 5-8. The club provides a fun and educational experience that helps children to explore many interests. Meetings: 2nd Friday of the month, 6:30pm at Carver Center.
Leaders: Beth Lineweaver (540) 718-1152 or bbenn89@vt.edu Lauren Davis laurendavis1010@aol.com Or Laura Zinn 540-229-0065 zinnwife2011@gmail.com
Community Club
This club will include a variety of Special Interest projects on a short-term basis. Projects being planned include beekeeping, woodworking, outdoor cooking etc.
Leaders: Elizabeth Walker (540)-729-6717 or Leah Walker (540) 222-7300
Gardening Club:
Learn about soil science, planting seasons, planting techniques, plant diseases, and much more. Meetings: 3rd Monday of the Month, 7:00p.m. at the Carver Center.
Leader: Lauren Davis laurendavis1010@vt.edu and Olivia Coisman silkieor@gmail.com
Contact the Extension Office
540-727-3435 for more information and to get on the email list.
Cedar Mountain
4-H Shooting Sports
Youth learn safety foremost and marksmanship. Must be 10 years old to join.
Meetings: Practice every Sunday 1:00 - 4:30pm at the Cedar Mtn. shooting range
New enrollees accepted in October & March
Contact the VCE Culpeper Office- 540-727-3435
Sponsored by Cedar Mountain Youth, Inc. www.cedarmountainyouth.org
- Camp Counselor Opportunities
- Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show
- Day Care Programming
- In-School Programming
- Junior 4-H Summer Camp
- Share-the-Fun/Presentation Contest
- Summer Special Interest Workshops
- Winter Special Interest Workshops
To register for a club, please contact the leader of the club and register online at: 4-H Online 2.0
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Culpeper Office
9432 N. James Madison Highway
Suite 101
Rapidan, VA 22733
(540) 727-3435
Cristy Mosley
Extension Agent
4-H Youth Development
JoAnna Kilby
4-H Program Assistant