Albany County 4-H offers a wide variety of workshops and events that are available to all youth. Please see our calendar events for upcoming opportunities.
4-H Career Explorations
June 28 - 30, 2022
This 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.
Family Fun Night
TBA
This event is held to celebrate the
completion of a job well done and to recognize 4-H members for their
accomplishments during the year. Volunteers are also recognized for
their dedication and efforts on behalf of the 4-H Program. Members and
their families make take-home projects and enjoy a pot-luck meal
together.
NY Capital Days
May 22 - 24, 2022
Join us as we get acquainted with our state government and connect with other teens from across the state! Hear from both a state senator and assemblyman as you learn how our legislative branch works. Explore our judicial system by meeting a NYS Supreme Court judge, enjoy a live presentation from the Department of Corrections, and activities from the Cornell Law School. Finally, learn about the executive branch and local government. Then choose an agency you can interact with that you would like to know more about: Department of Ag & Markets, Department of Parks & Recreation, Department of Education, and Department of Environmental Conservation. Add in live games and the chance to win prizes!
Registration fee for youth includes a conference t-shirt, and other program materials that will be mailed prior to the program. There is no fee for adults to attend, though they may pay the registration fee to purchase the t-shirt if they wish.
For more information, please visit https://nys4-h.org/capital-days or contact Sarah Jones at sj462@cornell.edu.
Public Presentations
April 1 & 2, 2022
This program is one of the most
beneficial of all of the 4-H Programs. All 4-H members are encouraged
to develop a demonstration or illustrated talk based on some practice,
skill or knowledge learned, preferably through a 4-H project. Youth then
give a presentation or demonstration in front of a team of judges who
evaluate the young person and provide constructive criticism. Youth who
graduate or “age out” of 4-H have commented that the Public
Presentations Program is an experience that has helped them with
successful job and college interviews.
State Teen Action Representative Retreat
May 6 - 8, 2022
This year's program will be held at 4-H Camp Shankitunk in Delhi. Interested 4-H'ers should reach out to 4-H Educator Rachel Lee at rcl227@cornell.edu for more information and to register.
Barbara Stevens
4-H Youth Development Issue Leader
bes13@cornell.edu
(518) 765-3500
Last updated March 15, 2022