4-H is a worldwide youth development program available in every state
and over eighty countries. It is open to all youth aged 5-to-18, who
want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return,
youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and
opportunities for hands-on or "experiential" learning about things that
interest them. They also get what all young people need to succeed in
life--the confidence, compassion and connections with caring adults to
make contributions to their communities. The mission of Cornell
Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development is to unleash the power of
youth and adults through diverse opportunities that meet community
needs.
4-H'ers participate in fun, hands-on
learning activities, supported by the latest research of land-grant
universities, that are focused on three areas:
Citizenship - Civic engagement is the broadest mission mandate; it incorporates youth voice, leadership, respect, history, community youth development, STEM, and Healthy Lifestyles.
Healthy Living - "Choose Health" is an initiative of the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program intended to help all of us confront and take action to change the statistics of childhood obesity. This link includes project resources, promotional materials, and more!
Science, Engineering and Technology - Kids who participate in science activities outside of the classroom are more likely to be comfortable with science. This link takes you to numerous 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects that give families science enrichment opportunities and connect kids to Cornell’s science outreach programs.
Find out more about the history of 4-H and what it can offer you, then get in touch with Rachel today! We're looking forward to welcoming you to Albany County 4-H!
Rachel Sakadolsky
4-H Youth Educator III
rcl227@cornell.edu
518-765-3543
Last updated November 1, 2024