4-H

Welcome to Saratoga County 4-H, we’re glad you are here! We strive every day to help youth become competent, caring and contributing members of society. Through our 4-H Club Program, Special Interest Programs and School Outreach Programming we provide diverse, hands-on learning experience for youth. 4-H also looks to create healthy youth-adult partnerships with our network of caring local volunteers. Volunteer here!

We look forward to connecting with you!

4-H Project and Activity Record Books

4-H Cloverbuds Project and Activity Record Books

People often ask what impact 4-H Youth Development has on its participants. We know from our experiences that 4-H changes lives, helping youth to become confident, mature adults ready to succeed in today’s challenging world. Studies show that youth participating in 4-H do

better in school, are more motivated to help others, feel safe to try new things, and develop lasting friendships.

Each year, roughly half a million youth from urban, suburban, and rural communities across New York participate in 4-H experiences. 4-H programs are offered in a number of research-tested outreach strategies: school enrichment and after-school programs, camp settings and community clubs. Additionally, fairs and festivals offer youth an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and earn recognition for their best work.

The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, learn-by-doing experiences encourages youth to experiment, innovate and think independently. Youth learn leadership, communityship and life skills through more than 1,000 projects with topics as varied as rocketry, GPS mapping, DNA analysis and community service.

As the youth program of Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4-H’s connection to Cornell University and other land-grant institutions sets us apart from other youth serving organizations by providing access to Cornell’s resources. Giving young people an opportunity to make connections for college and beyond!

Last updated October 25, 2023