4-H Youth Development

The four Hs (head, heart, hands, and health) represent four basic human needs: independence, belonging, generosity, and mastery. Research shows that youth whose basic needs are met in positive ways are likely to grow into active citizens and contributing members of their families and communities.

4-H helps children fulfill these needs. By combining project activities with opportunities to go to camp, publicly show their work, travel, host international youth, and attend meetings and events at Cornell University, 4-H provides a framework on which young people can build self-confidence, responsibility, and generosity.

What does 4-H offer in Chemung County?

• Clubs and Independent Membership
• Curriculum and youth involvement
• 4-H Leader, project advisor and volunteer training and support
• 4-H Spirit Newsletter
• Old MacDonald's Farm
• Chemung County Fair
• 4-H Scholarships
• Summer Camp at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp in Watkins Glen (non 4-H'ers welcome)
• Community Service & Leadership Development

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4-H Project Judges Needed! (Click here to print a flyer to share with friends)
Judges affect a member's attitude about a year-long learning experience and influence the direction of future learning. Judging affects the development of project knowledge and is influential on the development of communication, decision-making, problem solving, self-discipline, self-motivation, teamwork, and organization skills. All these life skills contribute to workforce preparedness. Consider volunteering as a 4-H Project Judge. Training provided.

The 2008 Chemung County Fair , 4-H Department, fair book is now available. Download a copy of the fair book or visit us at the office for a printed copy. All fair entry forms are due to the Extension office by July 11, 2008.

Chemung's Got Talent - 2008 Talent Search
Showcasing performers from across Chemung County. Hopeful stars, singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and entertainers are invited to share their talents at the Chemung County Fair. Click here for more details.