COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — 4-H is gearing up for a year of fun, friends, and learning. The new 4-H year begins October 1, and it’s time for new 4-H clubs in New York State to start!  The Otsego County 4-H office is identifying adult volunteers and new members. Youth ages 5 – 19 can join a 4-H club.  4-H information nights will be held Wednesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. at 31 Maple Street in Oneonta and Thursday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. at 123 Lake Street in Cooperstown.  Pre-registration is appreciated.  Call 607-547-2536 ext. 225 or email otsego@cornell.edu.

What makes 4-H unique?  4-H is a real-life experience for youth ages 5 through 19.  Members choose projects in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, healthy lifestyles, and citizenship.   Project information is researched and a product of the Land Grant University system.  Using life skills, members learn how to manage their resources, work together in groups, develop critical thinking skills, and communicate with others.

4-H participation is open to all youth, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender or disability.

For more information on this event, visit our website at http://cceschoharie-otsego.org/events or call 607-547-2536 Ext. 0.  Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.  Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties prior to a program.

—Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties

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