4-H / Youth

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County's 4-H Youth Development program provides fun, experiential learning opportunities to help young people grow to be healthy, happy, contributing global citizens.

In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are the local branch of America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

Join CCE Orange County staff and volunteers in making the best better by contributing to the Orange County 4-H Youth Development program!

CLICK on the image of our 2021-2022 calendar of programs below for a larger PDF format file which you can download, save or print! This calendar will provide an overall snapshot of what we will be offering this year. Stay tuned to this page and our events tab for more opportunities!

What is 4-H?

This section answers basic questions regarding all things 4-H!

Volunteer with 4-H!

Volunteer to share your knowledge and passion with today's youth!

2022 4-H Dog Program

Open to youth interested in learning Dog Obedience and Grooming/ Handling.

4-H Archery Program - Spring 2022

The goals of the program are to help youth demonstrate safety & concern for others, exercise discipline while achieving goals, & connect to their natural environment.

Cat Club for Kids

Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM.