4-H Upcoming Events CLICK FLYER TO REGISTER

Sept 2025-May 2026	Walking Challenge	Every time you take a walk, stroll in the city, or hike in the woods, let us know how far you walked and who walked with you! Send your steps to Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu for a chance at: PRIZES for longest individual walk, longest total miles, and more! Find a Geocache? Record your finds and WIN PRIZES
September 16, 2025	Deadline to register for Beginning Archery	Registration IS required. REGISTER HERE Participating youth have the opportunity to experience growth in these areas as they learn then demonstrate: Understanding of the history of archery Understanding of safety on the range Understanding of archery range equipment Proper shooting form and technique How to select and maintain equipment and space is limited! Contact Carol for more information at 845-344-1234 cm798@cornell.edu
Saturday September 27, 2025 10am-3pm Sprucegate Farm 302 Wallkill Road Walden NY	34th Annual Open House On	Join us for a day of family fun on the farm! Guided dairy milking tours, fall festivities, food and ice cream vendors, outdoor games, animal visits, farmers market, live music and more. Any questions contact Zoe Nafis at zrl7@cornell.edu


Monday October 6, 2025 6pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave, Middletown	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 meet once 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
Monday October 6, 2025 6pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave, Middletown	County Clover Bud Club	This is a 4-H general interest club tailored to our younger members ages 5-7. This club allows members to participate in activities, complete projects and have community service opportunities that are designed just for them. Join us as we Grow Greatness from the Ground Up. Register here: COMING SOON Meets once a month Contact Leah Brown at lbr72@cornell.edu for more information
Tuesday October 7, 2025 6pm Virtual	Virtual Club	Meets Monthly This is a 4-H general interest club best for members ages 8-19. Meet with friends online, explore and complete projects and develop community service initiatives virtually. This club will have optional quarterly in-person meetings. Register here:COMING SOON Contact Leah Brown at lbr72@cornell.edu for more information
Thursday October 9, 2025 5:30pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave, Middletown	4-H STEM Explorers 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 October 9, 2025 7pm Virtual Meeting in Discord	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 October 10, 2025 1pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave	4-H Homeschool Club	Meets Monthly This is a 4-H general interest club that connects homeschool youth and their families together. In this club members will learn or further develop skills in arts and crafts, STEM, leadership and community service. Register here: COMING SOON Contact Leah Brown at lbr72@cornell.edu for more information
October 16-18, 2025 SUNY Cobleskill	48th Annual 4-H Agri-Business Career Conference	The packet with information about the event, as well as additional information needed before registration, can be found here. Below you will find the registration link. Please contact your county educator with questions. Thank you! Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebWangc0HoheZWC
Tuesday October 21, 2025 5:30pm CCE Office 18 Seward Avenue	4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies	Are your children interested in cows, sheep, rabbits, and other farm animals? Join the Livestock Learners Cloverbud Club to get involved in Orange County 4-H. REGISTER HERE Questions? Contact Zoe Nafis at zrl7@cornell.edu
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 2-3 pm Education Center & 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY	4-H Achievement Celebration	Click for the Orange County 4-H Awards Information Contact Carol for more information at 845-344-1234 or cm798@cornell.edu
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 4-7 pm Education Center & 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY	4-H Halloween and Costume Party	BRING A FRIEND Potluck, games, and trick-or-treating (bring a bag of candy) Click Here to Register! Click here to sign up for the Potluck or to Run an Activity Table
Saturday, November 22, 2025 5pm CCE Park 300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville	Green Minds, Bright Futures Star Gazing Party	REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTER HERE Join us as we look tot he skies and stargaze. In Partner with Mid Hudson Astronomical Association. In this 4-H Environmental Program, youth will explore the natural world through hands-on activities that foster an understanding of ecosystems, conservation, and sustainability.