4-H is a non-profit, global network of youth organizations with a mission of “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.”
Photo by Julie Scott
4-H is a nationwide organization with a long history on the island, consisting of clubs focused on a particular topic area related to agriculture, STEM, healthy living, or civic engagement.
Martha’s Vineyard 4-H is committed to helping youth grow and develop by offering accessible, volunteer-run clubs for kids ages 5 to 18. We prioritize hands-on, alternative learning, healthy curiosity, and community-building. Through their 4-H club, youth are able to meet new communities on the island, gain new skills, and understand the positive impact they can have on the world around them.
Martha’s Vineyard 4-H also offers its volunteers and leaders a way to give back to their community and share their passions and knowledge with youth—to create the kinds of spaces they wish they had as a kid.
If you have any questions about 4-H, please contact Lucy Grinnan at 4H@mvagsoc.org.
Current Vineyard 4-H Clubs
We currently have nine 4-H clubs active on the island. We do not keep a waitlist, but open signups through our community newsletter and online store in the fall and spring (September/October and January/February). Our 2024 fall registration opened on September 19th. Check out all available clubs here!
The FARM Institute Cloverbuds (ages 5–7), led by Melissa Schellhammer
Seashore Explorers (ages 5–7), led by MV Shellfish Group Staff
Winging It! (ages 8–11), led by Sheriff’s Meadow staff
Allen Farm Animal Club (ages 8–12), led by Kaila Binney
Crafts of Yesteryear Club (ages 9–12), led by MV Museum staff
Paint Club (ages 9–12), led by Allen and Lynne Whiting
Slough Farm Super Silos (ages 10–12), led by Slough Farm staff
Katama Cowpokes (ages 11–14), led by Carole Soule and Bruce Dawson
Just a Pinch Baking Club (ages 12–15), led by Elizabeth Bonifacio
Want to volunteer or lead a group?
We look forward to watching these programs grow and creating a great experience for our island youth. We hope to see the Vineyard become home to a budding 4-H community. Ideally adding new clubs focused on sewing, mechanics, poultry, woodworking, archery, cooking, dogs, rabbits, fishing, knitting, nature…you name it! If you have the time and skills to start a club, we can help find members. Remember the agricultural hall and grounds are available for any club use.
Email 4H@mvagsoc.org and we will walk you through the steps of becoming an official 4-H volunteer! We would love to have you join us.
