Madison County 4-H Youth Development

10/15/2026

👻 4-H Explorers Club - Pumpkin Carving 🎃

🍁 Join us for an evening of fall fun, carving pumpkins, and roasting pumpkin seeds! We’ll be experimenting with a variety of flavors — so come ready to try something new and tasty. 🧡

📅 When: Monday, October 19th | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: CCE Madison – Ag Center, 100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 13408
📝 Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/OctExplorers26-2_225
📞 Questions? Contact Alyssa Bruce
📧 [email protected] | 📱 315-684-3001 Ext. 105

💚 Funding for this program was generously provided by Madison County and the Madison County Youth Bureau.

10/15/2026

Calling all youth who would like to learn to sew or want to independently work on some quilting for a cause!

There is still plenty of time to register to help us make a quilt for 4-H! Do you have availability this weekend, or next week, to help us piece together this warm and cozy quilt? Please register via the link below...

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/QuiltDay2026_225
For more information please contact Katlyn Santangelo: [email protected]

10/02/2026

Hey you friends of Madison County 4-H! Join us for the CCE Madison and Madison County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting next Thursday 10/8! Register today!

10/01/2026

Today kicks off the 2026–2027 4-H year, and we are SO ready for another year of learning, growing, trying new things, making friends, giving back, and having a whole lot of fun! 💚

Whether you’re already part of 4-H or you’ve been thinking about joining, NOW is the perfect time to get involved! There are so many opportunities waiting for you through Madison County and NYS 4-H.

✨ Get Beyond Ready for life with 4-H! ✨

As we kick off the new year, all 4-H youth need to complete their 2026–2027 enrollment paperwork. And thanks to your requests, we’ve made one BIG improvement to youth enrollment... you can now register all of your children at once! 🙌

👉 Youth Enrollment:
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCRnb2gxm0z4jdA

Have questions or running into an issue with the new enrollment system? Reach out to us - we’re happy to help!

Help us celebrate National 4-H Week next week by Going Green! 💚 🍀Here’s to another year of 4-H adventures!

09/30/2026

There is still plenty of time to register to help us make a quilt for 4-H! Do you have availability tonight, or any of the other dates, to help us piece together this warm and cozy quilt? Please register via the link below...

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/QuiltDay2026_225

For more information please contact Katlyn Santangelo: [email protected]

We need your help making a quilt to raise money for Madison County 4H!!! Please register via the link below.

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/QuiltDay2026_225

For more information please contact Katlyn Santangelo: [email protected]

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Madison County 4-H'ers Raegan and Brynley Bossard for placing 1st and 3rd in their showmanship division at World Dairy Expo this weekend! ❤️ 🐮 🍀 We are dairy proud of you!

09/24/2026

🎉 4-H Explorers Club - Celebrates National Book Month 📚

Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating books and the joy of reading! We'll be getting crafty with a make-your-own bookmark activity and a mini book swap.

🧵Make Your Own Bookmark:
Get creative with a fun sewing project! We'll be using a variety of fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind bookmark to take home and enjoy with your next book.
***No sewing experience needed!

📖 Book Swap:
Bring a book(s) that you've enjoyed and would like to swap for a new-to-you book. Let’s spread the joy of reading!
***Parents, you’re included too!!! We’ll have a separate table set up for adult books, so grown-ups can join in on the fun!

Not a member of 4-H Explorers? No problem! 🌟
Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us! 💚

📅 When: Monday, October 5th | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: CCE Madison – Ag Center, 100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 13408
📝 Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/OctExplorers26-1_225
📞 Questions? Contact Alyssa Bruce
📧 [email protected] | 📱 315-684-3001 Ext. 105

💚 Funding for this program was generously provided by Madison County and the Madison County Youth Bureau.

09/18/2026

Don't forget our 4-H Explorers Club Trail Cleanup Service Project is this Monday!

We’re teaming up with the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation to help care for our local trails. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, give back to the community, and have some fun together!

📅 When: Monday, September 21st | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

📍 Meeting Location:
Fairchild Hill Parking Area
Intersection of US Route 20 & NYS Route 92, Behind the brown building across from the southern end of Cazenovia Lake. Google Map Link

🔹 What to Bring:
Please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, bring work gloves (if you have them, we have some you can borrow if you don’t), and a water bottle.

📝 Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time!
Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SeptExplorers26-2_225

📞 Questions? Contact Alyssa Bruce
📧 [email protected] | 📱 315-684-3001 Ext. 105

NEW DATE & UPDATED REGISTRATION LINK:
4-H Explorers Club - Trail Cleanup Service Project 🍀

4-H Explorers Club is teaming up with the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for our 2nd Annual Trail Cleanup Service Project. Let’s roll up our sleeves, have some fun, and take care of our local trails together! 🌿✨

🔹 What to Bring:
Please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, bring work gloves (if you have them), and a water bottle.

Not a member of 4-H Explorers? No problem! 🌟
Everyone is welcome to join us! 💚

Need service hours for school, a club, or another organization? 📋 We’re happy to sign off on your volunteer hours! 🙌

We hope you can join us for a fun evening of service and giving back to our local community!

See you on the trails!💚

📅 When: Monday, September 21st | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Meet at Fairchild Hill Parking Area (Cazenovia)
📝 Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SeptExplorers26-2_225
📞 Questions? Contact Alyssa Bruce
📧 [email protected] | 📱 315-684-3001 Ext. 105

Funding for this program was generously provided by Madison County and the Madison County Youth Bureau.

09/11/2026

NEW DATE & UPDATED REGISTRATION LINK:
4-H Explorers Club - Trail Cleanup Service Project 🍀

4-H Explorers Club is teaming up with the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for our 2nd Annual Trail Cleanup Service Project. Let’s roll up our sleeves, have some fun, and take care of our local trails together! 🌿✨

🔹 What to Bring:
Please wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, bring work gloves (if you have them), and a water bottle.

Not a member of 4-H Explorers? No problem! 🌟
Everyone is welcome to join us! 💚

Need service hours for school, a club, or another organization? 📋 We’re happy to sign off on your volunteer hours! 🙌

We hope you can join us for a fun evening of service and giving back to our local community!

See you on the trails!💚

📅 When: Monday, September 21st | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Meet at Fairchild Hill Parking Area (Cazenovia)
📝 Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SeptExplorers26-2_225
📞 Questions? Contact Alyssa Bruce
📧 [email protected] | 📱 315-684-3001 Ext. 105

Funding for this program was generously provided by Madison County and the Madison County Youth Bureau.

09/09/2026

🐴🍀Madison County 4-H Horse Club Meeting🍀🐴

Come hang out with us for a fun night all about horses! 🐎

We'll learn all about our horses' hooves, why proper hoof care is so important, and have fun putting our new knowledge into practice through hands-on activities, games, and more! 🐴🎲

✨When: Wednesday September 16th | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍Where: CCE Madison – Ag Center, 100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 13408
📝Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SeptHorseClub26_225
Questions? Contact:
📧Alyssa Bruce – [email protected]
📧Erin Shantal – [email protected]
🌐www.ccemadison.org/4-h-youth
📞(315) 684-3001

Whether you're brand new to horses or a seasoned rider, all experience levels are welcome. We can't wait to see you there! 💚