STAR 2026 Registration is Open!
Our STAR 2026 registration is officially open and will close out on September 7, 2026. The fee to attend is $175 for youth and chaperones, which includes 2-night stay, food, and activities. You will find a registration form attached with workshop details for ease of collecting registration. STAR is NYS 4-H Youth Development’s State Teen Action Retreat. It is a premiere youth voice opportunity, open to youth ages 13-19, modeled after the National 4-H Conference. We invite
Aug 25
Connection Corner Conversations at the NYSF
Are you looking to connect with other 4-H Educators and the NYS 4-H Staff while at the NY State Fair? Join us for Connection Corner Conversations on August 27th or September 4th at 1pm in the VIP Room (across from Autumn's office) in the Youth Building. This is a space to reset, unwind, and share your thoughts, ideas, and updates with others across the state. Light refreshments will be provided! We hope to see you there!
Aug 19
2026 NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Championship
Attention all: 🍀 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 NY State 4-H Shooting Sports Championship! 🍀 Instructors, parents, and educators are invited to register youth to compete in the 2026 NY State 4-H Championship. This event provides an opportunity for youth to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, and, for Senior competitors, qualify for the 2027 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship. 📍 Location: Bath Rod & Gun Club7771 Telegraph Road Bath, NY 14810
Aug 14
Cornell Garden Based Learning Updates
Back-to-School As summer comes to a close, we are starting to think about back-to-school here at Cornell Garden-Based Learning. With that, we hope to refresh your knowledge of our youth-based curriculum to support 4-H and K-12 gardening programs for your Master Gardener Volunteers. Below are a few highlights of resources you can check out soon! Please join our next Cornell Garden-Based Learning Coordinator Coffee Chats to learn more on this topic from our youth gardening e
Aug 11
2026 NYSACCE4-HE Conference Workshops
Wednesday, October 14th, 10:00-11:00 Session Number 1 Presenter’s Name Carolyn McGraw Co Presenter’s Presentation Title Green Teen - Workforce Development in Urban Gardens Description Green Teen is a youth workforce development program of CCE Dutchess County that has been operating for over 20 years in the city of Beacon and more recently, the city of Poughkeepsie. Teens are hired for 7-8 week long seasons to plant, maintain and harvest urban gardens that generate hundreds
Aug 7
You're Invited to the 2026 NYSACCE4-HE Conference!
We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 NYSACCE4-HE Conference, October 13–15 at The Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa in beautiful Central New York! This year’s conference is all about taking time to step away from the everyday, reconnect with colleagues from across the state, gain some fresh ideas, and head home feeling reenergized and ready for what’s next. Join us beginning Tuesday for optional pre-conference tracks, followed by dinner together at the hotel. Conference
Aug 6
2026 Clover Academy: Join us for the last session of the year!
Join us for four engaging professional development sessions designed to strengthen our practice through connection, content, and application. Each session offers timely learning you can immediately apply in your work with youth, volunteers, and communities—while also providing time to connect with colleagues and other youth development professionals across the Northeast region. Whether you are looking for practical tools, fresh strategies, or shared ideas, Clover Academy is
Aug 6
NYS 4-H Equine Ambassadors Kick Off Year With Leadership Experience
GOSHEN, N.Y. — The 2026-2027 New York State 4-H Equine Ambassadors officially began their year together with a three-day leadership and educational experience at the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) Camp, held at the historic Goshen Historic Track in Goshen, New York. The trip marked the first time the newly selected ambassadors gathered as a cohort, providing an opportunity to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and deepen their understanding of the harness
Aug 5
STEM PWT VR Project and State Fair Opportunities
We have extended the date for entries due- Please have any entries submitted by August 21st. Thank you! STEM PWT VR Project and State Fair Opportunities Box folder with all documents and links for VR Project: https://cornell.box.com/s/tn1kpjzdh8woj25txky6dh54vy9y3p3u Flyer to help recruit youth and explain project - https://canva.link/8k3fsshzzite1ab VR Project Guide Access the guide here to get started:https://cornell.box.com/s/2xchepyywwxpu9tfn4tb1znrl4m5f6qa Z
Aug 4
Junior Supers wanted for State Fair!
Junior Supers are the backbone of the day-to-day operations of the 4-H youth building during the NYS Fair. Without them, we don't have support for Youth Building programming, youth mentorship or county supports. Please share with your youth or send directly to someone who might enjoy joining us at State Fair. Junior Supers: We are actively recruiting Junior Superintendents for the 2026 State Fair. Junior Superintendents are the backbone of the 4-H Youth Building and a
Aug 3