
Dec 12, 2024
Join the National Civics Bee!
4-H has a plethora of opportunities to build c ompetence, c onfidence, c onnection, c haracter, and c aring (Lerner et al., 2009; Heck...

Nov 11, 2024
National Civics Bee
National 4-H Council introduced NYS 4-H to the National Civics Bee . The National Civics Bee is a nationwide competition to encourage...

Sep 24, 2024
Constitution Day Essay Contest
In celebration of the 237th celebration of Constitution Day the New York State’s Unified Court System is announcing its inaugural...

Aug 20, 2024
DemocracyReady NY Coalition
We are excited to share that the DemocracyReady NY Coalition is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 youth cohort! We would...


Jul 9, 2024
2024 Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference - Info Session Recording & Slides
If you were not able to join us for the 2024 Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference information session, please click below for links to...

Apr 2, 2024
Capital Days - Registration Now Open!
4-H’ers (ages 14-18 as of January 1, 2024) you are invited to attend the2024 NY 4-H Capital Days, May 19-21, 2024! Cost: $275.00 for...


Mar 15, 2024
My Hometown is Cool: National Pilot Invitation
West Virginia University is partnering with the Extension Foundation to host a National Pilot of the “My Hometown is Cool!” program. My...


Mar 15, 2024
Work with the Smithsonian on a Local Civics Project
Join the Smithsonian's Stories 4‑History program for an opportunity to develop a civic engagement project that amplifies stories of...

Feb 27, 2024
TLEI Scholarships Are Available
About True Leaders in Equity Institute (TLEI) From Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11, 2024, the True Leaders in Equity Institute will...


Feb 27, 2024
Summer International Exchange Program - Families needed
Summer is right around the coorner and the application process has opened for the summer exchange program. We need to have 30 families...


Nov 27, 2023
Save the Date: NY Youth Institute
The New York Youth Institute at Cornell University engages high school students on the biggest challenges facing people and the planet in...


Nov 17, 2023
Save the Date: 2024 National 4-H Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2024 National 4-H Conference to be held April 19-24, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington,...


Nov 9, 2023
4-H’ers give back to 4-H Camp Beechwood in Sodus
Beechwood State Park in Sodus, NY has new wooden benches and picnic tables thanks to 4-H’ers Ethan Smith and Cadence Spence. They applied...


Aug 8, 2023
2024 National 4-H Conference Adult and Youth Leadership Opportunities
USDA NIFA is now recruiting for youth and adult leadership positions at 2024 National 4-H Conference. More information is below. Please...


May 10, 2023
Mini-Grant Challenge: An Exciting Opportunity for Youths to Create Change
The Civic Engagement PWT is hosting a Mini-Grant Challenge open to all NYS 4-H Youths ages 8+.


Feb 8, 2023
Communications Curriculum Now Available
Our 4-H Communication Design team consisted of 4-H members, 4-H alumni, Cornell University Department of Communication students,...


Nov 3, 2022
Bezos Scholars Program Application Now Open
The Bezos Scholars Program is a transformative, year-long, no-cost leadership development program that amplifies youth voice and action.

Apr 8, 2022
"Our Hands to Larger Service" Opportunity
Looking for a Community Service or Service Learning opportunity for youth this month?


Feb 10, 2022
Nominate an Everyday Young Hero!
Everyday Young Heroes are young people, ages 5-25, who are improving their communities through service to others ...