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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
Wednesday April 23, 2025	Deadline to register for Animal Crackers	FOR REGISTRATION The NYS 4-H Animal Science Team is pleased to announce 2025 Animal Crackers, "All Creatures Great and Small”, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, on the Cornell University campus. This year’s program will highlight Dairy, Goats, Poultry, and Rabbit/Cavy topics.
Friday April 25, 2025 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!
Sunday April 27, 2025	Last Day to Register for Volunteer Appreciation Event	ALL 4-H Volunteers Join us and Be Connected! At our Volunteer Appreciation Event! When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Education Center & 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963 Scan the QR Code,Use this Link or Call (845) 344-1234
Thursday May 1, 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 May 3, 2025 1pm Stewart State Forest	Green Minds Bright Futures Geocaching Hike	REGISTER HERE Join us for a Green Minds, Bright Futures 4-H Geocaching Hike and explore the outdoors while learning how we can protect our planet! May 3rd at 1pm at Stewart State Forest Let’s grow green minds and bright futures—one step (and one cache) at a time.
Monday May 5, 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
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
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
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