Putnam County 4-H Youth Development Programs empower youth, individuals and families to reach their fullest potential through experiential learning opportunities that develop critical life skills, foster civic responsibility and strengthen the community.

4-H Leaders & Members -
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What is 4-H Youth Development?
4-H Youth Development creates opportunities for youth, ages 5 to 19 to develop life skills, practical knowledge and wisdom.

By combining hands-on projects with opportunities to travel, make decisions that affect youth programs, showcase talents, develop relationships with caring adults, serve communities, and build leadership skills, 4-H provides a framework for which young people can develop independence, experience mastery and foster a sense of belonging and generosity.

About the 4-H Emblem:
The 4-H Clover is one of the most widely recognized emblems in the country. This emblem, a green four-leaf clover with a white "H" in each leaf represents:

Head: Thinking & Decision Making

Heart: Citizenship, Values & Attitudes

Hands: Learning New Skills

Health: Healthy Living

White was chosen to represent purity and green to symbolize nature and the great outdoors.

4-H Members Pledge:
" My head to clearer thinking
My heart to greater loyalty
My hands to larger service
My health to better living
For my club, my community, my country and my world."

This is Today's 4-H:
The Putnam County 4-H Youth Development Program sponsors a wide variety of workshops, programs, clubs and community events for youth, families and community agencies, including:

• Animal Care & Science
• Career Exploration
• Community Service
• Healthy Living
• Leadership Development
• Natural Resources & the Environment
• Plant Science & Gardening
• Putnam County 4-H Fair
• School and afterschool Enrichment
• Science & Technology
• TAG (Teen Action Group)
• Techno Teen Institute
• Volunteer Opportunities for Adults

Sign up for 4-H
click on link for a copy of our sign-up form in PDF format - you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free program from Adobe.com) to view and print the form. Print out the form, fill it out and mail it to:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County
Terravest Corporate Park
1 Geneva Road
Brewster, NY 10509

For more information on the 4-H Youth Development Program in New York State, http://www.cce.cornell.edu/4h

For more information about the 4-H Youth Development Program in Putnam County, please contact Dena Altavilla at (845) 278-6738 or dla25@cornell.edu

For more information please contact: putnam@cornell.edu

Last updated: May 31, 2007