4-H Afterschool
4-H Afterschool Programs combine fun and hands-on learning to help youth build lifelong skills such as leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork. With millions of children lacking access to quality afterschool care, research shows that 4-H programs can have a strong positive impact, especially for high-risk youth.
Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 4-H Afterschool Programs provide research-based, ready-to-use curricula that emphasize “learning by doing.” Programs include academic support, hands-on STEM activities, and more. Download the 4-H Afterschool Program Handbook for details, including Safety Guidelines.
- Beaver River
- Belleville Henderson
- Carthage
- Copenhagen
- Immaculate Heart Central (IHC)
- Indian River
- LaFargeville
- Watertown
Beaver River
Providing afterschool academic support and enrichment along with the 4-H National mandates – Healthy Living, Citizenship, and Science. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. This program is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant; there is no cost to attend.
This program is open to students in grades K-8 attending Beaver River Central School District. It is also open to students who are enrolled at River Valley Mennonite School.
Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:15 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Busing will be offered daily at program dismissal, while parent pickup will be no later than 5:15 PM.
Enrollment into the program is held on a first come, first serve basis. Limited spaces are available. You will be notified when your child has been accepted into the program. Once the program is full, further enrollments will be placed on a waiting list.
Please complete the enrollment form with as much information as possible. Your child may not start the program until all required enrollment information has been submitted.
Kathryn Mogray
4-H Afterschool Director
jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (ker99[at]cornell[dot]edu)
315-788-8450 ext. 232
Belleville-Henderson Afterschool Program
Providing afterschool academic support and enrichment along with the 4-H National mandates – Healthy Living, Citizenship, and Science. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. This program is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant; there is no cost to attend.
This program is open to students in grades K-8 attending Belleville Henderson Central School.
The afterschool program is Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on every full day school is in session. No afterschool programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are cancelled.
No Transportation is provided for this program; parent pickup is no later than 5:00 pm.
Enrollment into the program is held on a first come, first serve basis. Limited spaces are available. You will be notified when your child has been accepted into the program. Once the program is full, further enrollments will be placed on a waiting list.
Please complete the enrollment form with as much information as possible. Your child may not start the program until all required enrollment information has been submitted.
Marianne Hardy
4-H Afterschool Site Supervisor
mh2349 [at] cornell.edu (mh2349[at]cornell[dot]edu)
315-788-8450 ext.256
Carthage Middle School
Providing afterschool academic support and enrichment along with the 4-H National mandates – Healthy Living, Citizenship, and Science. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. This program is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant; there is no cost to attend.
This program is open to students in grades 5-8 attending Carthage Central School or Augustinian Academy.
October 20, 2025 - May 7, 2026, Monday – Thursday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Busing will be offered daily at program dismissal, while parent pickup will be no later than 5:00 PM.
Kathryn Mogray
4-H Afterschool Director
jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (ker99[at]cornell[dot]edu)
315-788-8450 ext. 232
Copenhagen Afterschool Programs
Providing afterschool academic support and enrichment along with the 4-H National mandates – Healthy Living, Citizenship, and Science. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. This program is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant; there is no cost to attend.
Copenhagen Internet Café
Providing a safe and comfortable workspace after school, where students can be provided with a reliable internet source, and a relaxed and quiet environment. The students can work on homework, personal projects, or just come relax and use the internet, while still following Copenhagen’s Acceptable Use Policy. The Café is staffed by teachers at the school, who are available to help them with homework and other school activities. This program is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant; there is no cost to attend.
Afterschool Program - This program is open to students in grades K-8 attending Copenhagen Central School.
Internet Café - This program is open to students in grades 6-12 attending Copenhagen Central School.
Afterschool Program - The afterschool program is Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on every full day school is in session. No afterschool programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Internet Café - Internet Café is run Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on every full day school is in session. No afterschool programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Afterschool Program & Internet Café - Busing will be offered daily at program dismissal, while parent pickup will be no later than 5:00 PM.
Afterschool Program & Internet Café - Enrollment into the program is held on a first come, first serve basis. Limited spaces are available. You will be notified when your child has been accepted into the program. Once the program is full, further enrollments will be placed on a waiting list. Please complete the enrollment form with as much information as possible. Your child may not start the program until all required enrollment information has been submitted.
Kathryn Mogray
4-H Afterschool Director
jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (ker99[at]cornell[dot]edu)
315-788-8450 ext. 232
IHC Afterschool Program
Providing afterschool academic support and enrichment in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics which develop critical thinking, and help students see how science, technology, engineering, and math relate to their everyday lives. The program also uses the 4-H hands-on experiential learning style and goes along with the 4-H national mandates – Healthy living, Citizenship, and Science. This program is funded by the 21 st Century Community Learning Center grant; there is no cost to attend.
This program is open to students in 4th and 5th grades attending IHC Intermediate School.
Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
No transportation is provided for this program; parent pickup is no later than 5:00 PM.
Enrollment into the program is held on a first come, first serve basis. Limited spaces are available. You will be notified when your child has been accepted into the program. Once the program is full, further enrollments will be placed on a waiting list.
Please complete the enrollment form with as much information as possible. Your child may not start the program until all required enrollment information has been submitted.
Shawna Spencer
4-H Afterschool Program Manager
jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (sms743[at]cornell[dot]edu)
315-788-8450
Indian River School District
The 4-H Afterschool Program provides afterschool academic support and enrichment in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics that develop critical thinking, and help students see how science, technology, engineering, and math relate to their everyday lives. The program uses the 4-H hands-on experiential learning style. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. 4-H Afterschool Programs are funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, Extended School Day School Violence Prevention grant, and American Rescue Plan funding; there is no cost to attend.
The districts programs are open to students who are enrolled to attend school in the following schools.
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Transportation: Transportation is provided by Indian River Central School District for this program. Busses leave at 5pm. Parent pickup is no later than 5:30 PM.
Enrollment: Antwerp 4-H Afterschool Program Digital Enrollment Form
Contact Information: Iskander Haggarty, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, ivh3 [at] cornell.edu
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:15 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Transportation: Transportation is provided by Indian River Central School District for this program. Busses leave at 5pm. Parent pickup is no later than 5:30 PM.
Enrollment: Calcium 4-H Afterschool Program Digital Enrollment Form
Contact Information: Iskander Haggarty, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, ivh3 [at] cornell.edu
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Transportation: Transportation is provided by Indian River Central School District for this program. Busses leave at 5pm. Parent pickup is no later than 5:30 PM.
Enrollment: Evans Mills 4-H Afterschool Program Digital Enrollment Form
Contact Information: Iskander Haggarty, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, ivh3 [at] cornell.edu
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Transportation: No transportation is provided for this program at this time; parent pickup is no later than 5:30 PM.
Enrollment: Philadelphia Primary 4-H Afterschool Digital Enrollment Form
Contact Information: Iskander Haggarty, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, ivh3 [at] cornell.edu
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Transportation: No transportation is provided for this program at this time; parent pickup is no later than 5:30 PM.
Enrollment: Theresa 4-H Afterschool Program Digital Enrollment Form
Contact Information: Iskander Haggarty, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, ivh3 [at] cornell.edu
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and until 4:45 on Tuesday and Thursday. The program operates on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Transportation: Transportation is provided by Indian River Central School District for this program. Busses leave at 5pm. Parent pickup is no later than 5:00 PM.
Enrollment: IRIS 4-H Afterschool Digital Enrollment Form
Contact Information: Iskander Haggarty, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, ivh3 [at] cornell.edu
LaFargeville Afterschool Program
Providing afterschool academic support and enrichment along with the 4-H National mandates – Healthy Living, Citizenship, and Science. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. This program is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, there is no cost to attend.
This program is open to students in grades K-8 attending LaFargeville Central School.
The afterschool program is Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:00 PM on every full day school is in session. No afterschool programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Busing will be offered daily at 4:15 PM, while parent pickup will be by 5:00 PM. Youth that utilize the bus will only attend the academic portion of the program, while those that stay later will participate in 4-H enrichment activities.
Enrollment into the program is held on a first come, first serve basis. Limited spaces are available. You will be notified when your child has been accepted into the program. Once the program is full, further enrollments will be placed on a waiting list.
Please complete the enrollment form with as much information as possible. Your child may not start the program until all required enrollment information has been submitted.
Jaclyn Barkley
4-H Afterschool Site Supervisor
jal585 [at] cornell.edu (jal585[at]cornell[dot]edu)
315-788-8450 ext. 250
Watertown City School District
The 4-H Afterschool Program provides afterschool academic support and enrichment in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics that develop critical thinking, and help students see how science, technology, engineering, and math relate to their everyday lives. The program uses the 4-H hands-on experiential learning style. Students have access to teacher tutors to work in small group settings specifically aligning with their school day academic work. 4-H Afterschool Programs are funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and the Extended School Day School Violence Prevention grant; there is no cost to attend.
The districts programs are open to students who are enrolled to attend school in the following schools.
No transportation is provided for the 4-H Afterschool Programs; parent pickup is required.
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled. If you need childcare during the times that the 4-H Afterschool Program is not offered, please contact YMCA SACC at 315-755-2005 for available services.
Enrollment: Knickerbocker Elementary 4-H Afterschool Digital Enrollment Form
Contact: Shawna Spencer, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (sms743[at]cornell[dot]edu) or 315-788-8450
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled. If you need childcare during the times that the 4-H Afterschool Program is not offered, please contact YMCA SACC at 315-755-2005 for available services.
Enrollment: North Elementary 4-H Afterschool Digital Enrollment Form
Contact: Shawna Spencer, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (sms743[at]cornell[dot]edu) or 315-788-8450
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled. If you need childcare during the times that the 4-H Afterschool Program is not offered, please contact YMCA SACC at 315-755-2005 for available services.
Enrollment: Ohio Elementary 4-H Afterschool Digital Enrollment Form
Contact: Shawna Spencer, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (sms743[at]cornell[dot]edu) or 315-788-8450
Program Dates & Hours: Monday – Friday from school dismissal until 5:30 PM on every full day school is in session. No programming will be held on half days, early dismissal, or when afterschool activities are canceled.
Enrollment: H.T. Wiley 4-H Afterschool Digital Enrollment Form
Contact: Shawna Spencer, 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, jtk32 [at] cornell.edu (sms743[at]cornell[dot]edu) or 315-788-8450