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

4H Trick Dog and Costume Contest
Posted 12/16/2020

Starting January 1, 2021, two NEW virtual opportunities are open to NYS 4-H members. Promotional flyers are attached for both Winter 2021 Trick Dog and Costume Contests. Entries for the first round will be due digitally by January 31. Registration links are included in the attached flyers. This opportunity extends through March 2021. For more information contact Liz Meacham liz.meacham@yahoo.com

Trick Dog Contest

Canine Costume Contest

4-H International Pen Pal Program
Posted 11/12/2020

4-H International Exchange Winter Pen Pal Program. This a great way for youth ages 9-18 to engage with other youth from around the world while also building skills in writing and cultural learning! The attached document provides details regarding this pen pal program. If you have any additional questions regarding this program please direct them to Autumn Lavine at aml84@cornell.edu

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Fulton-Montgomery 4-H Outdoor Challenge
Posted 10/1/2020

Complete at least 5 trails from a challenge list and receive a certificate of completion for that

challenge. If you complete 5 trails from each of the three challenges, complete the scavenger hunt

and include photos of your experience in each challenge

journal, you will receive the Trifecta certificate and a small prize.

All certificates and awards will be presented at 4-H Recognition Night.

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4H Project Showcase
Posted 8/25/2020

The 4-H Project Showcase is a chance to display some of the exciting project work that Fulton-Montgomery 4-H youth do throughout the 4-H year. We encourage youth to participate and have their projet work and experience recognized via an online slideshow and community static diisplays.

To participate, enrolled 4-H youth ages 5-19 must submit a photo of themselves including 4-H attire and/or the project, a photo of the 4-H project alone and the short 4-H project experience statement form.

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Bringing summer camp to you, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Camp In A Box
Posted 7/15/2020

COLTON, N.Y. (WWNY) - Cornell Cooperative Extension’s annual North Wind Day Camp at the Learning Farm is off due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But you can take it home with you by signing up for a Camp in a Box.

There are instructions inside and a variety to choose from. There’s Outdoor Adventure, Amazing Race and Animal Adventure boxes.

“The North Wind Day Camp is usually a place where kids can come through the summer, but since we can’t offer that we’re trying to send the camp experience home,” said Jackie Card, a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, “With the Animal Adventure box, they’ll be doing tons of different activities: using their nature journal to track different animals around their yard and in their communities.”

Each box also comes with a one-day in-person camp for kids at the Learning Farm. You can order the Animal Adventure box at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s website.

4-H Animal Science Symposium 2020
Posted 5/21/2020

A professional development opportunity for 4-H staff, adult volunteers, and teen leaders! Best practices in animal care and positive youth development -Introduction to new Animal Science Curriculum

Topics include: Animal Welfare; Livestock/Predator Interactions; Dog Care & Training

Symposium Highlights: Symposium Highlights:

§ Interactive and informative sessions

§ Introduction to effective teaching methods

§ Overview and availability of new curriculum materials

§ Guest speakers include Dr. Melissa Bain, Dr. Niamh Quinn, Dr. Carolyn Whitesell, Dr. Cheryl Meehan, Mr. Dan Macon, and Dr. Brian Greco.

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4-H Shooting Sports Spring Series
Posted 5/17/2020

Please note: All Dates tentative due to the COVID-19 situation.

All youth, ages 8-18, with an interest in shooting sports are welcome to register for the Fulton-Montgomery 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Series!

This series will provide instruction in various disciplines. Please RSVP with payment to the 4-H Office no later than Thursday, May 7th.

Please see the attached document for dates and more information.

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Animal Crackers/Cancelled for 2020
Posted 5/2/2020

This annual program provides NY youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workship is for 4-H memberers interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species. See the attached for more information.

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4H Photography Challange-Week 1
Posted 4/27/2020

Week 1 - 4-H Photography Challange

Landscapes in your backyard & neighborhood. See the attached document for more information.

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4-H Photography Challange
Posted 4/24/2020

Attached is a flyer for the Fulton-Montgomery 4-H Photography Challange, which will be held over the course of the next four weeks. If you have an interest in photography and would like to participate, please see the flyer for additional details. Each Monday a new flyer will be sent with details about that week's challenge. Please watch our facebook page (CCE Fulton-Montgomery) and your email for those flyers. Please note that this challenge is open to all enrolled 4-H youth ages 5-19. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

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