4-H Connects Kids to Cornell

Annual 4-H events bring educators, volunteers and 4-H youth together to share knowlege, build skills and explore opportunities.

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• Career Explorations
• Public Presentations
• 4-H at the NYS Fair
• STARR: State Teen Action Representatives Retreat
• Teen Ambassador Program
• 4-H Senate
• Capital Days
• Other Events

Statewide events are made possible by event fees, support from the NYS 4-H Foundation, Cornell University support, and grants and contracts.

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Career Explorations.  For over 70 years, 4-H Youth have visited the Cornell University campus to learn more about Cornell and the careers graduates enjoy. The purpose of this program, now called 4-H Career Explorations, is to provide youth with exposure to academic fields and career exploration, to develop leadership skills, and to provide hands-on experience in a college setting.

Capital Days. A longstanding 4-H tradition, Capital Days gives youth an opportunity to meet and interact with legislators and tell their 4-H story, create an awareness of career opportunities in New York state government, better understand state government, and network with delegates from other counties.

STARR. State Teen Action Representative Retreat is a three-day event intended to challenge, inspire and teach our future leaders. 

The conference is planned and led by a youth/adult partnership team.  Workshops are presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators, faculty, staff, volunteers and youth.

Visit our photo gallery for a glimpse of what 4-H events are all about - learning opportunities, fun, friends and memories that last a lifetime!