Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center names new leader

The Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal has a new leader.  The Board of Directors on Thursday announced the appointment of Jennifer Carter as the new 4-H Center director.

She will oversee and further develop the 4-H Center’s portfolio of local and regional camps, youth and adult educational programming and other conferencing services.

Ms. Carter most recently served as the Associate Director for Continuing and Professional Education for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). In this role, she developed partnerships and delivered new outreach programs on behalf of the University in the National Capital Region.   She is a former 4-H member from New Jersey.

Tobin Smith, President of the Center’s Board of Directors noted of her appointment, “We are very excited to have Jennifer join the Center. She has extensive experience in designing, implementing and managing educational programs and projects. She possesses the perfect background and skills required to lead the 4-H Center.”

Since 1981, the Northern Virginia 4-H Center has offered year-round, research-based programming to the youth and families of Northern Virginia. In addition to nine weeks of summer 4-H camp, the Center offers a full range of day and overnight camps, educational programs and retreats designed to help youth and adults learn and grow, develop life and team-building skills, and have fun.

The Center provides meals and lodging for the campers and guests, access to the Appalachian Trail, a challenge course, outdoor pool, sports fields, horse stables and conference and meeting facilities.