MyPI NY - My Preparedness Initiative - Seeking Youth ages 13-19 years

MyPI New York?  What is that you ask?  My Preparedness Initiative is a teen based program, open to youth ages 13-19, designed to foster community engagement through awareness of potential hazards:  floods, winter storms, fires, terrorism, etc.  Teens will learn about different types of response agencies and what they do, how to recognize hazards in their homes or workplaces, and how to prepare for them.  Participants will earn certifications from Homeland Security, MyPI, and their CPR/AED training. Graduates will receive a MyPI Teen Community Emergency Response kits: including backpack, bump hat, flashlight, first aid kit, gloves, goggles, vest, and other items. 

There are three main components to MyPI.  In Component A, teenagers will complete the United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency-certified CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training and corresponding modules focusing on Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety and Utility Control, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism and CERT as well as all Hazard-related Annexes. In Component B, the Add-On

Catalog features certification in CPR and AED usage, along with a technology track comprised of awareness programs focusing on HAM radio, NOAA weather radio, smoke alarm maintenance, and smart phone apps and social media in emergency preparedness. The final element of the program, Component C, includes a comprehensive family and community service project entitled “Prep + 6” in which each participant helps develop emergency supply kits and emergency communication plans for their household AND 6 additional households. This component allows for significant enhancement in individual, family, and community preparedness and resilience, not to mention fostering youth leadership skills and characteristics. To graduate from the program, students must complete all components. 

The program requires around 30 hours of training starting in January and running through May of 2025.  Currently the proposed dates are 2-3 Thursday evenings a month, 6pm-8pm every other week, one full Thursday during the February break, and one full Thursday during the spring break, as well as a March Saturday. 

The dates are January 7^th & 23^rd 6-8PM, February 6^th 6-8PM & 20^th 9AM-3:30PM (fire hazards or CPR/AED training), March  6^th & 20^th 6-8PM, April 3^rd 6-8PM & 17^th 9AM - 3:30PM, May 1^st, 15^th, and possibly the 29^th (if needed).  Attendance at 90% of programs will be required, especially full days sessions. 

 Any interested youth should contact John Bowe, MyPI New York Program Manager, at jfb32@cornell.edu or (518) 668-4881. 

For additional information regarding MyPI New York please explore the different features of this website: https://mypinewyork.org/  

 

Soil Painting Workshop

 

WHEP: ANIMAL TRACKS

 WHEP: ANIMAL TRACKS
Date:  Wednesday, December 18^th 
Time:  5:45PM
Location:  CCE Training Center, Warrensburg

Learn about how to identify Adirondack animal tracks. Cloverbuds welcome!  No fee. 
E-mail mlb222@cornell.edu or
call 518-668-4881 to register.  

 

Office Closed for the Holidays

 

Adirondack Guide Orientation

 

4-H Fishing Club

 

WHEP - Bugs & Insects

 

Fall ARCHERY Programs

Fall Into 4-H

 

FAIR SUPERINTENDENTS NEEDED!!!

 

Looking for a great first time job experience OR an opportunity to grow in leadership?

The Warren County Youth Fair Superintendent Program is a great first time job experience for youth between 11-19 years old.  Duties may include general clean-up of fair grounds, setting up for fair judging and helping with exhibits, painting, and yard work.  Youth work together and are supervised during their work hours.  Youth are judged on their work experience and are compensated based on their job performance.  Each youth must interview for their position.  Check out more details below:

 « Contact Roxanne to schedule your interviews.  They can either be in-person or via ZOOM and MUST be completed by July 23rd.

 

Please note the following:

« Superintendents MUST be between the ages of 11-19 years old.

« ALL participants MUST have completed a 4-H Public Presentation no exceptions.

« All participants MUST be a registered 4-H member by June 15, 2024, no exceptions.

 Please contact the office by e-mailing Michele Baker at mlb222@cornell.edu for more information or for your registration form.

 

OUTDOOR ARCHERY PROGRAM

 

FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING

 

Art with Nicole

Family Hiking Challenge

 

ANNUAL PLANT SALE & SPRING GARDEN DAYS

Annual plant sale fundraiser which benefits both
4-H and the Master Gardener Program.

Order form with a deposit of 50% of your order due by May 3rd.
Orders are first come, first serve basis.

Please mail your order form and check payable to:
CCE Warren County, 377 Schroon River Rd., Warrensburg, NY 12885
or pay with credit card by calling 518-668-4881.

You may e-mail your order form to Barb Galusha at bdg92@cornell.edu
If emailing your order please call to confirm your order was received and to pay by CC

Order Form - Click on the link

Plant Sale Images - click here

Order form can be e-mailed, mailed, or dropped off at:

Cornell Cooperative Extension
377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885

Master Gardeners will be on hand at the sale to answer any questions you may have.

WHEP: AMAZING AMPHIBIANS

         Date:  Wednesday, May 8th 

Time:  5:45pm—6:45pm

Location:  the CCE Training Center, Warrensburg

If possible we will visit Pack Forest Lake to see if we can find frogs, toads, and salamanders as they move into or out of vernal pools. Cloverbuds welcome, with adult! No fee. 

To register, please e-mail Michele Baker at mlb22@cornell.edu or call 518-668-4881.

INTERMEDIATE AIR RIFLE SERIES

 

4-H EMBRYOLOGY PROGRAM

 

Map & Compass / Beginner Guide Camping

     

Date:  Saturday, May 18th

Time:  9am—3pm

Location:  CCE Training Center

Cost:  $5/person

 The 4-H Adirondack Guides will be holding their annual Map and Compass/Beginner Guide training. These programs are mandatory for all new Guides, but are optional for experienced Guides. During this program, Guides will learn how to read topographic maps, and how to use them in conjunction with a compass. All participants will be able to put their learning to use in a practical, hands-on portion of the class, in which they will use their newfound skills to navigate. Open to ALL 4-H members ages 10 and up.

 Pre-registration is required by May 6th and can be done by e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu or calling the office at 518-668-4881/518-623-3291. 

 

AIR RIFLE SAFETY & SKILLS SERIES

 

Warren County 4-H is hosting an AIR RIFLE SAFETY & SKILLS SERIES

This basic youth air rifle series (every Thursday for 6-weeks) is open for youth ages 10-18 and will cover firearms safety, eye protection, sight alignment, shooting from a seated rest, and introducing off hand shooting.  All classes are scheduled for indoor range operation and are limited to 12 youth total.  Parents are encouraged to stay.   

Contact mlb222@cornell.edu asap to register.   

 Materials for this program are made possible by generous donation from the Ace High Annie Foundation of Hudson Falls, NY to Warren County 4-H. 

Intermediate Air Rifle

 DATE:  Sunday, February 4^th  

TIME:  1:00pm-3:00pm, 

LOCATION:  Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury  

Must be at least 9-years old and an enrolled 4-H member.  Fee $5.

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

 

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

  

It’s never too early to start thinking about what your public presentation topic will be this year!

Every 4-H Member, regardless of age, should take this opportunity to develop the self-confidence, poise, self-esteem and skills necessary to speak in front of a group.  Some important skills you learn by giving a public presentation are:

« How to express yourself before others with ease;

« How to organize your thoughts;

« How to research a subject until you are comfortable enough to explain it to others;

« How to accept constructive criticism; and

« How to think ahead.

Remember:  In order for any youth to be eligible for a 4-H Scholarship for STAR, Career  Exploration, participate in the Warren County Youth Fair Superintendent & Assistant Program, or to attend the New York State Fair, you must complete a Public Presentation within the current 4-H year.  Adirondack Guides are required to participate every year.

SAVE THE DATE!  Public Presentation Training will be on Thursday,

February 8^th from 4pm—5pm via Zoom.   Please email Roxanne at rmw38@cornell.edu to register and receive a zoom invite.

Presentation Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024.

 

SUN CATCHER CRAFT ACTIVITY

 

When: Tuesday, February 20th from 1:00-2:00 pm

Where:  CCE Education Center

Who: Open to any youth ages 8+.  Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) welcome when accompanied by an adult. 

Fee is $4.00 to cover supplies.

Let’s chase the winter blues away by making a fun, sparkly sun catcher.  We will use purchased and upcycled chandelier beads to create a one-of-a-kind work of art that you can hang in your window.

Please register by calling 518-668-4881/623-3291 or e-mailing Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu by February 9^th. 

TERRARIUM WORKSHOP

 

When: Tuesday, February 20th from 2:30-3:30 pm

Where:  CCE Education Center

Who: Open to any youth ages 8+.  Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Fee is $5.00 to cover supplies.

Join Master Gardener Coordinator, Meghan Kerr, and build a terrarium from an upcycled canning jar.  You will learn about the components in creating a terrarium with succulents and go home with your own mini garden.

Please register by calling 518-668-4881/623-3291 or e-mailing Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu by February 9^th. 

BASIC & INTERMEDIATE AIR PISTOL

DATE: Sunday, March 3rd

TIME:  1:00pm-3:00pm BASIC

            3:00pm - 4:00pm INTERMEDIATE

LOCATION:  Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury

Must be at least 10-years old and an enrolled 4-H member.  Fee $5.

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