Nestled in the scenic hills of Cortland County, 4-H Camp Owahta is a vibrant summer camp community where youth build confidence, develop new skills, and form lifelong friendships, all while experiencing the joy of the outdoors. Operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County , Camp Owahta blends the traditions of classic summer camp with the hands-on learning and leadership values that define 4-H. At 4-H Camp Owahta, every day is an adventure. Campers engage in a w

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Dr. Caroline Richter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an expert on the lived experiences of neurodiverse youth as they navigate social and educational environments. This lecture explores her research and introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning—an evidence-based approach to optimizing teaching and mentorship by proactively removing barriers in the curriculum. For 4-H educators and volunteers, the lecture offers a practical framework for understand

Tips and tricks to help you build engaging, research-based training for your 4-H Volunteers! Empowering volunteers with the tools they need to reach their goals and create high-quality youth experiences is at the heart of Volunteer Involvement  across our CCE System (VIPP). Throughout the year, we’ll continue to share bite-sized, grab-and-go resources you can easily integrate into your 4-H Program. These lessons are designed to strengthen volunteer skills, spark creativity, a

Please join us for our next Talks at Twelve – Thursday, February 26 at noon with ACT for Youth Researchers  and Youth Researchers from The Learning Web .    Register here

Here is the registration link.   PLEASE ENCOURAGE and INVITE your volunteers to attend!   4-H Volunteer Connections , are a virtual training series designed to strengthen our volunteer network. This ready-to-go virtual training program offers your volunteers valuable learning and networking opportunities - without adding to your planning workload! What We Offer: Interactive Zoom sessions held from 6:30-8pm with opportunity for meaningful connections across states and relevant

Ready to Plant the Seeds of Belonging? Join us for the next 4-H Cultivating Connections, where we’re kicking off a series of opportunities to dig into the crucial link between youth belonging and young people becoming beyond ready to dream, achieve, and thrive in a changing world.   Our recent Career Ex 2025 data showed us something fascinating - while us adults might think we've got it all figured out, our awesome youth have some different stories to tell! (Spoiler alert: so

The Science of Nature is a 4-part virtual series learning about New York and American examples of where science has been used to identify, conserve, and manage wildlife.  Each 60-minute-long session will be jam-packed with educational fun. The series will unravel the DNA analysis in mammals, cloning in conservation, wildlife health, and reptiles.  Experts from Cornell University, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Cornell Wildlife Health lab cooperat

Training that helps volunteers reach their goals and provide high-quality experiences within their role is a foundational element of Volunteer Involvement  across our CCE System (VIPP). Throughout the year, we’ll continue to feature bite-sized, grab-and-go resources you can easily add to your 4-H Program toolbox. Each lesson is designed to strengthen volunteer skills, spark creativity, and empower you to tell the incredible 4-H story in fun, impactful ways that connect and in