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4-H Youth Development

Welcome to St. Lawrence County 4-H

4-H programs and activities are offered in a wide variety of formats such as organized 4-H clubs, 4-H after school opportunities, connections to 4-H camps and statewide 4-H activities. Over 6,000 young people aged 5 to 18 take part in 4-H activities in St. Lawrence County every year.

4-H Mission

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

4-H Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. 4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization. Through research - driven programming, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Citizenship, and healthy living.

4-H Enrollment

Enroll now with 4-H and experience the fun and excitement of STEM, leadership, healthy living, animal husbandry, and so much more!!!

4-H Clubs

4-H Clubs are groups of youth that are usually led by parents/guardians. They meet to complete a variety of 4-H projects throughout the year. With the exception of a few countywide clubs, members are usually from the same community.

Upcoming News and Events

There is always something exciting occurring in the 4-H world! Check out upcoming news and events.

North Wind Farm Day Camp

Check out what's coming up this summer with North Wind Farm Day Camp!

Contact

Tamara Hill
4-H Youth & Family Team Lead
tlh233@cornell.edu
315-379-9192 ext 261

Last updated October 16, 2024

4-H

The 4-H's

Head, Heart, Hands, Health

Head- managing, thinking

Heart- relating, caring

Hands- giving, working

Health- being, living

4-H Club Membership Policy

Any young person who meets the age eligibility requirements is eligible to enroll as a 4-H member. Any person in a legally-protected class, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or disability, may enroll as a 4-H member.
The New York State 4-H Club year runs from October 1 to September 30.
Youth who are five years of age, on or before January 1 of the current club year, may enroll as a 4-H Cloverbud member.
Youth who are eight years of age, on or before January 1 of the current club year, may enroll as a 4-H member.
Youth who turn nineteen years of age, on or before January 1 of the current club year, may not enroll as a 4-H member.
Persons with an intellectual disability may participate fully in 4-H programs as long as their developmental age is determined to fall between five and nineteen years of age

4-H Activity Night: STEM
Thursday, November 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4-H Gift Creation
Tuesday, December 10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

NYS 4-H

NYS 4-H Website

Cornell Cooperative Extension

St. Lawrence County