4-H Youth

4-H is the largest youth-serving organization in the country. It is a volunteer-driven organization that reaches boys and girls through a variety of interactive programs. Experiential learning is the key to providing 4-H youth with positive experiences to “learn by doing.”

4-H Dog Events

The 4-H Dog Program offers obedience classes and a variety of performance events at different times of the year. In addition, 4-H and the Albany Obedience Club co-sponsor a Dog and Kid Summer Camp for one week...

4-H Shooting Sports

Our 4-H Shooting Sports program is open to youth age 11-18 years. The program offers archery, air pistol and air rifle at the William Rice, Jr. Extension Center in May, July & October.

4-H Vet Science

The Vet Science Program is usually offered during the fall, and features a number of local vets who explain their specific roles and veterinary medicine practices.

4-H Horse Program

The 4-H Horse Program is the most popular animal project in Albany County, with over 110 youth enrolled. Find out how you can be part of this fun and popular 4-H program!

Volunteer with 4-H!

There are many ways that caring adults can volunteer to work with youth in the 4-H Program: as Leaders, Advisory Board members, and more!

4-H Youth Programs

Albany County offers a vibrant and exciting 4-H Program for youth aged 5 to 19. Check out about our many activities and events, and find our how you can be involved!

Last updated October 18, 2018

4-H Youth

Career Explorations

4-H Career Explorations is a three-day event for youth held on the Cornell University campus each summer. Its purpose is to expose youth to academic fields and careers, to develop leadership skills, to provide hands-on experience in a college setting and to introduce youth to Cornell University. The event is made up of two grade specific tracts: University U for youth entering grades 8-9 and Focus for Teens for youth entering grades 10-12.