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4-H Upcoming Events CLICK FLYER TO REGISTER

Date Event - Click for Flyer Description
Thursday Jan 9, 2025 5:30 at the CCE office  STEM 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 Jan 9, 2025 7-8pm
Virtual
Virtual Dairy Bowl Practice REGISTER HERE
New York State 4-H will be hosting Virtual Diary Bowl Practices!

Join youth from across the state on Thursdays in January & February from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and participate in virtual dairy bowl practices. These practices are hosted by the NYS 4-H Dairy Committee.

Friday January 17, 2025 at the CCE office
6pm
OC 4-H FUN Night REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Calling all teens (and tweens!) ages 8-18! Join the 4-H Teen Council for an evening packed with fun, friends, and giving back. Enjoy exciting games, delicious snacks, and meaningful community service activities in a chill, welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, hang out with fellow 4-H'ers, and make a difference in your community!
Friday January 17 Deadline for National 4-H Conference Application NIFA’s Division of Youth and 4-H is planning the 2025 National 4-H Conference that will take place on April 11-16, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia.

Interested NYS 4-H members please submit your application & N4HConf registration form

by Friday, January 17, 2025, for consideration in representing NYS 4-H at the 2025 National 4-H Conference. Applicants must be 15-19 years old and not previously have attended National 4-H Conference.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Saturday Jan. 18, 2025 10am CCE Office Green Minds Bright FuturesEnergy Workshop REGISTER HERE
Join us as we explore the world of energy. Every family will leave with a energy kit and learn more how energy works and ways to conserve it.  For more information, please contact Kat Leo at 646-823-5633 or kal64@cornell.edu
Saturday

Jan 18, 25 2025
9am
CCE Office

Youth Sewing 101 PROGRAM FULL use registration for wait list

BEGINNER SEWING
MUST REGISTER! Please see the flyer to determine which session to choose. Register Here!

Monday January 20, 2025 6pm CCE office 4-H County Club 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

January 22, 2025 6:30-8:00 p.m

Virtual Meeting

Preparing for Youth Engagement

Registration Required
4-H is hands-on learning! Have you ever spent hours preparing hands-on learning experience for youth to then have them fall flat? You might be missing one key ingredient- youth engagement. Join us as we explore the key elements of youth engagement and practical strategies to move from working for youth to working with them!
Thursday January 23, 2025 6pm CCE office

Virtual Dairy Bowl Practice

REGISTER HERE

New York State 4-H will be hosting Virtual Diary Bowl Practices!

Join youth from across the state on Thursdays in January & February from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and participate in virtual dairy bowl practices. These practices are hosted by the NYS 4-H Dairy Committee.

Thursday Jan. 23 CCE office 5:30pm 4-H STEM 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

Saturday

Jan 25, Feb 1, 2025
9am
CCE Office

Youth Sewing 101 PROGRAM FULL use registration for wait list
INTERMEDIATE SEWING - must complete beginner levels prior

MUST REGISTER! Please see the flyer to determine which session to choose. Register Here!

Saturday
Jan 25, 2025
10am-12pm
Great Backyard Bird Count Join Orange County 4-H and Climate Smart Woodbury to learn about a citizen science opportunity.  Will be held at the Woodbury Village Hall, 455 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY.  Register Here!
Tuesday
Jan 28,2025

6:30pm

4-H Teen

Council Board

Must be 13 years old to join.

The 4-H Teen Council Board is looking for new members to join their dedicated team of leaders. If you’re interested in community service, collaborating on projects, and working as a team to run activities then the Teen Council is for you! For more information contact DeAnna ds2285@cornell.edu or call (845) 344-1234

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Virtual 7pm

2025 NYS 4-H Livestock Summit

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

We have an incredible lineup of presenters who are eager to share their expertise with our NYS Animal Science Youth. The sessions will take place every Wednesday, starting January 29th and running through February 26th

Thursday

Jan 30, 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

Saturday

Feb 1, 15, Apr 26, May 17 2025
9am
CCE Office

Youth Sewing 101 PROGRAM FULL use registration for wait list
Advanced SEWING - must complete beginner & intermediate levels prior

MUST REGISTER! Please see the flyer to determine which session to choose. Register Here!

Saturday

Feb 1, 2025
10am
CCE Office

Green Minds Bright Futures

REGISTER HERE.

Join us as we explore the world of birding and how we can support our local birds. Ages 5-18 call or email Kat Leo for more information kal64@cornell.edu 845-344-1234

Saturday

Feb 1, 2025
10am
Alfred University

NYS 4-H Horse Judging clinic REGISTRATION CLOSES Jan 15, 2025
Clinic will be hosted at Alfred University at their Broomley-Daggett Equestrian Center.  
FREE Program with lunch provided.
Monday Feb 3, 2025
CCE Office
6pm
4-H County Club 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 Feb 5, 2025

Virtual 7pm

2025 NYS 4-H Livestock Summit REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

We have an incredible lineup of presenters who are eager to share their expertise with our NYS Animal Science Youth. The sessions will take place every Wednesday, starting January 29th and running through February 26th

Thursday
Feb 6, 2025
7pm

Virtual Dairy Bowl Practice

REGISTER HERE

New York State 4-H will be hosting Virtual Diary Bowl Practices!

Join youth from across the state on Thursdays in January & February from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and participate in virtual dairy bowl practices. These practices are hosted by the NYS 4-H Dairy Committee.

Thursday Feb 6, 2025
7 pm

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.

Friday Feb 7, 2025
6:30-8:30 pm
CCE Office
Horse Project Meetings

Join us for horse-related project meetings on the first Friday of the month at the CCE Office from 6:30-8 pm! Register Here!

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

Virtual 7pm

2025 NYS 4-H Livestock Summit REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

We have an incredible lineup of presenters who are eager to share their expertise with our NYS Animal Science Youth.The sessions will take place every Wednesday, starting January 29th and running through February 26th

Monday Feb 17, 2025

CCE Office
6pm

4-H County Club 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 Feb 19, 2025

Virtual

7pm

2025 NYS 4-H Livestock Summit REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

We have an incredible lineup of presenters who are eager to share their expertise with our NYS Animal Science Youth.The sessions will take place every Wednesday, starting January 29th and running through February 26th

Wednesday Feb 19 6:30-8 pm
Virtual Meeting

Preparing for Youth Engagement

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED click link to register. 4-H is hands-on learning! Have you ever spent hours preparing hands-on learning experience for youth to then have them fall flat? You might be missing one key ingredient- youth engagement. Join us as we explore the key elements of youth engagement and practical strategies to move from working for youth to working with them!
Thursday
Feb 20, 2025
Virtual

Virtual Dairy Bowl Practice

REGISTER HERE

New York State 4-H will be hosting Virtual Diary Bowl Practices!

Join youth from across the state on Thursdays in January & February from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and participate in virtual dairy bowl practices. These practices are hosted by the NYS 4-H Dairy Committee.

Thursday

Feb 20, 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

Tuesday

Feb 25, 2025

6:30pm

4-H Teen

Council Board

Must be 13 years old to join.

The 4-H Teen Council Board is looking for new members to join their dedicated team of leaders. If you’re interested in community service, collaborating on projects, and working as a team to run activities then the Teen Council is for you! For more information contact DeAnna ds2285@cornell.edu or call (845) 344-1234

Wednesday Feb. 26, 2025
6:30 Virtual

Hop, Swim, and Crawl with the YNOE PWT!

REGISTRAION REQUIRED
Join the YNOE PWT for a fun and educational 4-session virtual series on amphibians, designed for youth across New York State! Participants will dive into the fascinating world of amphibians, learning about their unique characteristics, habitats, and conservation. These interactive sessions will feature guest speakers from Cornell University, SUNY Cobleskill, and Finger Lakes Community College, as well as exciting hands-on activities, and opportunities to ask questions. Don’t miss this chance to discover the amazing amphibians that call New York home! Join us for one session or for all four! FOR More INFORMATION
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

Virtual

7pm

2025 NYS 4-H Livestock Summit REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

We have an incredible lineup of presenters who are eager to share their expertise with our NYS Animal Science Youth. The sessions will take place every Wednesday, starting January 29th and running through February 26th

Thursday, Feb.27 7pm
Virtual

Virtual Dairy Bowl Practice

REGISTER HERE

New York State 4-H will be hosting Virtual Diary Bowl Practices!

Join youth from across the state on Thursdays in January & February from 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and participate in virtual dairy bowl practices. These practices are hosted by the NYS 4-H Dairy Committee.

Wednesday
March 5, 2025 6:30pm
Virtual
Parasite Issues and Management for Small Ruminants Register Here
Presented by CCE and Livestock Program Work Team.  Featuring guest Speaker Jessica Waltemyer, ProLivestock Small Ruminant Extension Specialist.  Learn about common parasite signs and lifecycles, five point check, treatments and management.  Questions?  Contact Zoe Lockburner

Livestock/4-H Livestock, Equine, Dairy Program Manager
zrl7@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 258

Saturday, March 8, 2025 Cornell University Campus March Dog Madness

The NYS 4-H Dog Advisory, in collaboration with the State 4-H Animal Science staff, is excited to announce the 2025 March Dog Madness! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $25, which includes lunch and materials.

March Dog Madness is aimed at 4-H Teens, Volunteers, and Educators interested in the 4-H Dog Program. Please note that participants are not allowed to bring their own dogs; only presenters will have dogs onsite. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/4h66Oak.

All participants must register through their local 4-H Youth Development Educator at their county's Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Office. You can register with DeAnna Sardella at ds2285@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234 

Contact

Carol McLaughlin
4-H/FCS Administrative Assistant
cm798@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext.243

Last updated January 14, 2025