Fall into 4-H

4-H Families, Volunteers, and Supporters, 

The new 4-H year is almost upon us.  Re-enrollment starts at the beginning of September. 

ENROLLMENT FORMS AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 30^th FOR YOUTH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY TRIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR CLUB CREDITS….watch for yours in the mail!  As an added incentive, for new members or those who re-enroll before November 30^th, the membership will be the same as the 2018-2019 rates:   Single Youth Membership $10; Family of Two or More Youth $15; and Inclusive Membership (which includes FREE admission to all programs with a program fee of $5 or less) $30.  

Those re-enrolling AFTER November 30^th, the fee will be $20 for a single youth, $30 for a family, and $60 for inclusive programming with $5 admission or less. 

There are no fees for volunteers at this time. Warren County is still one of the most affordable programs in the state.   

We are all looking forward to another exciting year of 4-H! 

Outdoor Education Day

Date:  Sunday, September 15th

Time:  1:00pm—3:00pm

Location:  CCE Education Center
377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg

FREE

Have you wanted to learn more about how to use a map and compass? How about honing your skills in fire starting? Are you interested in learning more about turkey hunting? Are you interested in cooking outdoors? If so, come and join us for interactive, hands-on workshops that will introduce you to all of these important outdoor skills!

The program, run by educators and volunteers from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County, will include Map and Compass, Fire Starting, and Turkey Hunting workshops, each running 45 minutes (starting at 1 PM, and running successively), with the Outdoor Cooking demonstration running the duration of the event. 

Pre-registration is required, and there is no cost associated with attending any of the workshops. This program is open to youth and adults of all ages.

For further information about wild edibles classes, or to sign up for any of the workshops, please contact Marybeth at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County at 518-623-3291, or email: mem467@cornell.edu.

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