4-H Youth Development - Cornell University Cooperative Extension Fulton and Montgomery Counties

4-H Club Officer Training
Posted 12/4/2019

Were you elected as a new club officer and have never held that office before or would you like to learn more about being the best club officer? Those 4-H Youth who have been elected as officers of their 4-H Club will learn what it takes to do the best possible job with their office.
Offices to be covered include, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, News Reporter, and, Choose Health Officer/Recreation Leader. In addition to the training there will be pizza and drinks available for dinner. Please let the 4-H Office know if you will be attending by pre-registering on or before Monday, December 2nd- 518-853-2135 or ky292@cornell.edu

4-H Volunteer Meeting
Posted 11/19/2019

Tuesday, November 19th

Montgomery County Annex
Room 214, 6pm
All 4-H Volunteers, Leaders and Interested Parents are invited to attend. Have a favorite recipe that you are dying to try? Bring your favorite snack or dessert to share with your 4-H family. At this meeting we will be discussing upcoming 4-H events and sharing experiences among 4-H volunteers and staff. This is a great way to network with other adult volunteers!
RSVP by Monday, November 18th

4-H Herd & Flock Task Group Meeting
Posted 11/14/2019

4-H Adult Volunteeers with an interest in Dairy, Livestock and/or Small Animals are welcome to join this committee & assist with planning for these project areas. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 12th.

4H Dairy Quiz Bowl Interest Meeting
Posted 11/13/2019

All youth & adults interested in participating in the 2020 Dairy Quiz Bowl competition please plan to attend this meeting. We are in need of adult coaches with a passion for dairy that would be willing to volunteer to coach, hold practices & attend the event in March 2020. We ask that all interested youth attend so that we know what teams we be able to fill. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. RSVP by Tuesday, November 12th.

4-H Horse Task Group Meeting
Posted 11/12/2019

This group of 4-H volunteers make it all happen for the 4-H Horse Program! At these meetings we will be discussing the specifics of this year’s 4-H horse events, as well as county level horse shows.

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00pm—Montgomery County Annex—Room 111. Please let the 4-H office know if you plan on attending this meeting by Thursday, November 7th

4-H Photography Series
Posted 11/7/2019

This workshop will be led by Jenny Galough. This six week program will be on Thursdays, 6-7pm. Startiing on November 7th, 14th, 21st and December 5th & 12th. Concluding with an Art Show on Thursday, December 19th. She will cover the necessities to creating quality photos and how to evaluate photography. Previous participants are engouraged to attend as well. We do not supply cameras. Youth are welcome to bring any form of camera they have access to. If you do not have access to a camera, please contact the 4-H office. Smartphone cameras are acceptable to use in this class. RSVP to the 4-H office by Thursday, October 31st.

4-H Music Ensemble
Posted 11/7/2019

Join Tamara Healy & Kyle Yacubucci for a fun filled time learning to play as an ensemble. Do you currently play a musical instrument? Interested in making music with your fellow 4-Her's? Interested youth must bring their own instruments and music stand. This ensemble is instrumental only, vocal not included. Please RSVP to the 4-H office by Thursday, October 31st. This program will conclude with a exibition at the 4-H Arts Show on Thursday, December 19th.

November 7th, 14th, 21st & December 3rd, & 10th.

4-H Drawing & Animation Series
Posted 11/5/2019

This workshop will be led by Zachary Coyne. This six week program will be on Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Startiing on November 5th, 12th, 19th and December 3rd & 10th. Concluding with an Art Show on Thursday, December 19th. There is a $20 fee for 1st time drawing series participants to cover class materials. RSVP to the 4-H office by Thursday, October 31st.

GPS Navigation & Geocaching
Posted 10/19/2019

GPS Navigation & Geocaching

Schoharie Crossing - 129 Schoharie St, Fort Hunter
We will meet in the Ender House
Saturday, October 19th
1-3pm
Limited to 15 participants, age 9 to adult.
Cost $5 per participant.

This presentation will include
learning how to use a GPS for navigation.

Geocaching is a good way to start learning with a GPS as it gives you a specific target to navigate to. We will get a brief history on GPS navigation & the science behind how it works, how to use the apps that come with a GPS, learn about Geocaching from a computer, GPS & phone app. Downloading the Geocaching.com app on your phone or the C:geo app prior to session will put you ahead in being able to navigate. Dress for the weather & wear closed toed shoes & long pants as we will be walking outdoors & getting into brush.

We do have a limited number of GPS units available for your use. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by October 16^th to the 4-H office, 518-853-2135.

4-H Summer Craft Workshop
Posted 8/1/2019

Join Marigrace Hoag & Agnes Rodd for a fun evening of arts & crafts! Youth ages 8 and older may choose to create either an indoor quilt square on canvas or paint a ceramic figurine. Limited to one project piece per youth. Given the date of the class, youth will be automatically entered in the correct project and class for the Fonda Fair upon RSVP’ing for this class.
RSVP to the 4-H Office by Monday, July 29th.
Cost $15 per youth. Please bring a snack to share with the class.

Will be held in Room 111 at the Montgomery County Annex