We believe in the power of young people. 

We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 

The 4-H experience is delivered by a community of more than 100 public universities, countless volunteers, and mentors across the nation. This experience grows leaders with life skills like confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion. 

What is 4-H? 

4-H is a national and international youth development program designed to empower youth through experiential learning and leadership opportunities. In 4‑H, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like science, creative arts, agriculture and civic engagement. These projects are developed with guidance from adult mentors, volunteers, and club leaders. 

The Ulster County 4-H Program offers a traditional club model, where participants attend regular meetings and complete projects together, as well as special ongoing programs and events. 4-H has a number of adult volunteer opportunities such as club leaders, mentors, evaluators, and event volunteers. Please get in touch with us to find out how you can empower youth in our local communities!

Ulster County 4-H Programs:

NY State 4-H offers a number of annual programs!

These are some of the programs that our 4-H'ers are invited to attend:

4-H Staff

Collen Tully holding a bouquet of flowers
Colleen Tully
Youth and Families Program Leader
845-340-3990 ext. 341
ckt44@cornell.edu.
A photo of Andrew Ruiz.
Andrew Ruiz
4-H Educator
845-340-3990 ext. 334
aer279@cornell.edu
Picture of Faith Shultz with a goat
Faith Shultz
4-H Educator
845-340-3990 ext. 340
fs429@cornell.edu
Vicky Defiore on a horse
Vicky DeFiore
Administrative Assistant: 4-H and Agriculture
845-340-3990 ext. 317
vjd36@cornell.edu