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Monday April 21,2025	REGISTRATION OPENS FOR Career ExClick for More Information	Dates: Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, 2025 Location: Cornell University 4-H Career Explorations aims to expand possibilities for youth by connecting them to Cornell University; sparking interests in careers and career pathways; developing academic, leadership, and life skills; and providing opportunities to experience college life. This is a 3-day conference open to all NYS youth entering 8th grade and up. It includes two program tracks – University U: For teens entering 8th grade and up. Youth are introduced to Cornell through campus tours and explore a variety of topics in six different departmental workshops. Youth are randomly assigned to these UU programs. Focus for Teens: For teens entering 10th grade and up. Youth spend 2 days with a specific department. Youth select their Focus for Teens programs and programs are filled first-come, first-serve. Contact DeAnna Sardella at ds2285@cornell.edu to register Partial Scholarships may be available

Saturday May 10, 2025 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville 5pm-9pm	2025 Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale	Don’t miss out on the upcoming 27th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale that is set to take place on Saturday, May 10th starting at 5 P.M. at the Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville, New York. Our 4-H program has changed over the years to include a variety of livestock projects; hence we have expanded this event beyond dairy to include those youth. The sale provides a great opportunity for local dairy and livestock farmers, homesteaders, agricultural businesses, and those interested in agriculture to get together, converse, and promote their agricultural businesses and practices.
Monday May 19, 2025 6pm CCE Office	Orange County 4-H County Club Meeting	MUST LET US KNOW IF YOUR ATTENDING Youth and adults learn new skills together in a traditional 4-H club setting. The club will explore a variety of different project areas that are selected by the club members. The group meets twice a month on Monday nights. For more information call the 4-H office at 845-344-1234 or email kal64@cornell.edu Ages 5-19
Wednesday May 21st 6:30pm CCE Office	Livestock Learning Night	Register Here Join us as we learn about hay judging and evaluation. Questions? Contact Zoe Lockburner Livestock/4-H Livestock, Equine, Dairy Program Manager CLICK IMAGE FOR FLYER
Thursday May 22, 2025 5:30pm CCE Office	STEM 4-H Club	MUST LET US KNOW IF YOUR ATTENDING Ages 5-19 County 4-H club that focuses on STEM projects, such as robots, computer coding, drones, rockets and more. Club Meets twice a month on Thursdays. For more information contact Kat Leo at 845-344-1234 or kal64@cornell.edu
Wednesday, May 28, 2028 Virtual	Judging Exterior Quality of the Egg	Get ready for an exciting hands-on experience with Amy Barkley, Livestock Specialist, as she takes you through the fascinating world of egg evaluation! Any Questions contact Brian Aukema at bja14@cornell.edu REGISTER HERE
Monday June 2, 2025 6pm CCE Office	Orange County 4-H County Club Meeting	MUST LET US KNOW IF YOUR ATTENDING Youth and adults learn new skills together in a traditional 4-H club setting. The club will explore a variety of different project areas that are selected by the club members. The group meets twice a month on Monday nights. For more information call the 4-H office at 845-344-1234 or email kal64@cornell.edu Ages 5-19
Wednesday June 4th Deadline to Register	New York Committee For Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH)	On June 8^th (10am-12pm) Ulster County 4-H will be hosting Chris Fox from the New York Committee For Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH) to discuss Animal Acquired Infections. This will take place at CCEUC in Kingston NY. REGISTER HERE
Thursday June 5, 2025 5:30pm CCE office	STEM 4-H Club	MUST LET US KNOW IF YOUR ATTENDING Ages 5-19 County 4-H club that focuses on STEM projects, such as robots, computer coding, drones, rockets and more. Club Meets twice a month on Thursdays. For more information contact Kat Leo at 845-344-1234 or kal64@cornell.edu
Thursday June 5, 2025 7pm Virtual	NYS eSports Program	MUST REGISTER AND BE 13+ Request Registration Link NYS 4-H Esports gives youth the opportunity to meet new friends from across New York State, and learn a variety of new games, and further develop skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. Guest speakers from various aspects of the gaming and Esports industry will join us to talk about their careers, higher education opportunities, career fields, healthy living habits, and much more
Saturday June 7 10am Sterling Hill Mine 30 Plant Street, Ogdensburgh, NY07439	Green Minds Bright Futures Field Trip Sterling Hill Mine & Museum	Join geologist Kenneth Daubert on a private tour of Sterling Hill Mine & Museum. Visitors will be guided on a walking tour through about 1,300 feet of tunnel inside the mine. Along the way, guides will stop at various stations and explain the equipment, history, working conditions, and geology of the mine. Visitors will see the lamp room, the shaft station, mine galleries dating to the 1830's, and much more. Price for Tour: Adults: 13 years and older $15.00 Seniors: 65 years and older $14.00 Children: 4 to 12 years $13.00 Children under 4: $5.00 REGISTER HERE
Saturday June 14, 2025 10am 4-H Educational Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville	Green Minds Bright FuturesPollinators	The 4-H Pollinators Program engages youth in hands-on learning about the vital role pollinators—like bees, butterflies, and other insects—play in our ecosystems and food systems. For More Information contact Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu REGISTER HERE
Saturday June 14, 2025 1pm 4-H Educational Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville	Engineering Challenge	Design and build a solar powered prototype. Using ANY RECYCLED materials, design your prototype at home and bring to the park to test your design. solar panel will be provided Questions? contact: Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu 845-344-1234 REGISTER HERE
Saturday June 14, 2025 Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds 501 Erie Street Little Valley NY	Cattaraugus County 4-H Livestock Palooza	Livestock Judging, Skillathon, Basic Nutrition, Feeding your animal on show day, fitting your beef heifer and something Beef! For questions, contact Abbey Luzier at ajl387@cornell.edu. REGISTER HERE
Thursday June 19,2025 9:30am – 4:30pm Location: Suffolk County Farm & Education Center	Working Goat Clinic for 4-H members	Join us for an informative 4-H Working Goat Clinic, where members will discover the ins and outs of the working goat program! Participants will enhance their goat handling and showmanship skills, gaining valuable insights into this unique and rewarding activity. Lunch will be provided to 4-Her’s. *$25 per person ages 9+* REGISTER HERE BY JUNE 13
June 24-July 22 Multiple Farms	Dairy Explorers	Did you know? Milk and dairy products are New York state’s top agricultural commodity! Do you want to learn more about where milk comes from and see the cows that make it, right here in our county? Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorer’s programs at local farms. Age range is 8-18! REGISTER HERE
Saturday July 5, 2025 1pm 4-H Educational Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville	Owl Talk	Whoooo wants to learn about live owls?Join us for another day with Dr. Laura and some of her feathered friends! REGISTER HERE
Monday July 7, 2025 6pm 4-H Educational Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville	Tie Dye	Bring your own t-shirt and learn about the science of tie dye. Join us for an unforgettable experience where art meets science in the most colorful way possible! REGISTER HERE
Wednesday July 9, 2025 6pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave Middletown	Hour of Code	Learn how to code a simple video game using Scratch, a beginner block based program. Youth will be encouraged to enter their creations as a fair project. Ages 8-18 REGISTER HERE
Saturday July 12, 2025 10am – 3pm Location: Orange County Education Center and 4-H Park in Otisville, NY $20 per person ages 8+	Poultry Showmanship Clinic	All Southeast District 4-H members (ages 8+) are invited to join Judge Ryan Zuill for a breed presentation and showmanship clinic. $20 per person ages 8+ REGISTER HERE
Sunday July 13, 2025 10am-3pm Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz	Multi-Species Showmanship Clinic	Come expand your knowledge on showing. Questions contact Faith Shultz at fs429@cornell.edu. Registration HERE- (Due July 9th)