First Aid/CPR Course

Date:  Mon., Sept. 16 OR Thurs., Sept. 19th

Time:  8:30am—4:00pm

Location:  Warren County Municipal Center
1340 State Route 9, Lake George

$22 per person

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is offering two separate First Aid/CPR Certification Courses to all residents of Warren County (ages 12 and over).  The cost for this workshop is $22 per participant and can be prepaid either in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885, or by mailed check, or by credit card over the phone by calling 518-668-4881.   Please note that if you cancel with less than one week notice, we will be unable to refund your fee.

For more information, or to register, call 518-668-4881 or email Dan Carusone at: djc69@cornell.edu.

BASIC ARCHERY PROGRAM

Date:  Sunday, November 3^rd

Time:  1:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:  Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club

Fee:  $5.00 per person

Basic Archery Program –  covers basic safety, stance, anchor point, and range rules.  Must be at least 8-years old and an enrolled 4-H member.  

NOTE: Dates and Locations are subject to change due to weather or scheduling.

Registration is required for these events by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele Baker at:  mlb222@cornell.edu

AIR RIFLE PROGRAM

Date:  Sunday, December 8^th

Time:  1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:  TBD

Fee:  $5.00 per person

Air Rifle Program covers basic safety, stance, anchor point, and range rules.  Must be at least 9 years old and an enrolled 4-H member.

NOTE: Dates and Locations are subject to change due to weather or scheduling.

Registration is required and can be done by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele at:  mlb222@cornell.edu

4-H Calendar Fundraiser

Each year for the past several years we’ve worked on raising monies through fundraisers to support buying the 4-H t-shirts each public presenter receives for free, program materials and food, scholarships for families to join 4-H, Achievement Night dinner celebrations, leadership retreats for teens, and a variety of other program needs.

This year we are trying something new - a “gift card calendar raffle.”  People buy chances to win a gift card and the contest will run for the entire month of October with a gift card given away each day.  You don’t have just one chance to win – you have up to 31.  Winners need not be present to win and gift cards can either be picked up in our office or mailed.  Take a look at our calendar of gift cards below to see all of the great prizes and information on ticket prices.

We need your help in selling tickets!  Youth are allowed to sell tickets only if they are accompanied by an adult.  Adults are free to sell tickets without supervision!  Each ticket purchaser will receive a Warren County 4-H sticker as our “thank you.”  We will be setting up some times to sell tickets at Wal-Mart and Tractor Supply – more details to come.  Tickets are available to be picked up in our office Mon-Fri from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or make special arrangements by contacting Roxanne.  Our goal is to sell all 500 tickets by September 30^th.  Let’s work together to make this the most successful fundraiser to benefit Warren County 4-H youth programs!

If you have any questions, please contact Roxanne @ rmw38@cornell.edu or Michele @  mlb222@cornell.edu 

Looking for 4-H Members to Attend the NYS Fair

Interest in attending the NYS Fair in Syracuse from Sunday, August 25^th until Thursday, August 29^th has grown as the teens have talked about the opportunities to meet new friends, see new 4-H projects, explore the Fair’s displays, animal barns, and activities.. 

As a result, this year we are limiting the number of youth who can attend to a total of 10 youth.  Those who have attended in the past can sign up to work outside of the county booth, while those who are new are expected to work in the booth on rotating shifts. 

In order to attend the NYS Fair as a Warren County 4-H representative, a youth must meet the following requirements:

· Must have been re-enrolled by Nov. 30, 2018.

· Completed a Public Presentation in 2019. 

· Participated as a Fair Superintendent in the 2019 Youth Fair and received a blue award.  

· Must have reached the age of 14 by January 1, 2019 OR be approved by the Team Coordinator and be accompanied by a parent and/or approved volunteer.   

Interested youth should contact the CCE office for more information at 518-668-4881.

SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course

Date:  Thursday, August 1st & Friday, August 2nd

Time:  8:00am—5:00pm

Location:  CCE Office, Warrensburg

Fee:  $75 for enrolled 4-H members, volunteers, & parents /
 $150 for guests

Successful completion of this 16-hour course will enable participants to receive SOLO Wilderness First Aid certification. Registration is open to youths, aged 12 years and older, and adults. The cost for this course is $150, with a discounted price of $75 for enrolled Warren County 4-H members, their parents, and volunteers. If a student requires an additional scholarship, please let us know.

Enrolled 4-H members from other counties may be able to receive partial scholarships from their counties. There is a limit of 14 available spaces for this course, and full prepayment is required to hold spots.

For more information, or to request enrollment, please contact John Bowe at: 518-623-3291 or at: jfb32@cornell.edu

Sportsman Education Super Weekend

Date:  Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

Time:  8:30am - 4:30pm

Location:  CCE Education Center, Warrensburg

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County, in partnership with DEC Sportsman Education volunteer instructors, will be hosting Hunter Education Classes on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th.

Three classes are being offered Saturday: Sportsman Education, Bow Hunter Education, or Trapper Education.  Sunday will be a variety of Advanced Classes.  

All classes are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. They will be held from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the CCE Education Center in Warrensburg. All courses are "Home Study" courses, materials MUST be picked up at the CCE Education Center by September 1^st at 4:30.

Registration begins July 10th & classes fill quickly!  This is the DEC course required for Sportsman Education Certificates to purchase a license.  Adults and youth over the age of 11.5 are welcome.

To register please go to this website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7860.html