Penn State Extension: 4-H in Northumberland County

10/09/2026

State Leadership Conference registration opens today at 5:00! Northumberland County teens receive 50% off their registration.
If you are interested in attending, I encourage you to register as soon as possible on ZSuite as it filled up VERY fast last year. You will need to register as a club member first and I will monitor email as often as possible to approve your 4-H membership.

10/09/2026

06/25/2026

As we approach the 25th observance of September 11, 2001, Pennsylvania 4 H invites members to participate in a meaningful three-part series honoring the lives, courage, and legacy of those connected to Flight 93.

This series is designed especially for 4-H youth to learn, reflect, and connect with this pivotal moment in Pennsylvania and U.S. history. Registration is open in ZSuite now for the following events:

Flight 93 National Memorial Visit (In-Person on August 15): Join us at the memorial site for a day of reflection and exploration. Participants can engage in ranger-led programs, visit the education center, and explore the grounds—including the Memorial Plaza and Tower of Voices. Register here: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/49926

Called to Action – Flight 93 Remembered (Virtual on August 27): This interactive virtual program (recommended ages 12–18 for the first hour, ages 10-18 for the second hour) features National Park Service rangers sharing the story of Flight 93 within the broader events of 9/11. Participants will hear personal stories, learn about the passengers’ courageous actions, and participate in a guided virtual tour of the memorial. Register here: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/49929

Through the Eyes of a Family (Virtual on September 8): This unique session (ages 8–18) highlights a personal perspective from a 4-H alum, whose family farm borders the Flight 93 site. Participants will explore how personal stories and oral history help preserve and deepen our understanding of historical events. Register here: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/50224

06/10/2026

PA 4-H Shooting Sports is having a tote bag fundraiser!

Between now and June 30, you can grab a stylish, versatile tote and support the PA 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Proceeds will support events, education, provide resources for our volunteers, and more! Totes are available in two different designs and multiple colors and sizes.

Order now: https://happyteesbyjenny.shop/products/pa-4-h-shooting-sports-fundraiser-tote-bag-fundraiser-ends-06-30

Please note that orders will arrive in mid July.

04/11/2026

Time is running out to register for Wildlife and Forestry Field Day! 🌲🔆🌳🔆🍀

This event is open to all 4-H'ers ages 8-18. No advance preparation is necessary. It will be held on May 9 at the Ag Progress Days Site in Rock Springs, PA.

4-H'ers are also invited to bring friends who aren't in 4-H! Registration is also open to kids who aren't 4-H members this year. This is a great way to introduce friends and family members to 4-H and share the fun.

There will be two event tracks.

🌲The first option is the "Exploratory Track," designed for youth 4-H ages 8-11. It will include hands-on wildlife and forestry activities, guest speakers, and interactive learning experiences.

🌳The second option is the "Science Track," designed for youth ages 12-18. This track offers more in-depth educational sessions. It will build knowledge and skills in wildlife and forest sciences, connect content from 4-H Wildlife and Forestry project books to real-life applications, and introduce youth to natural resource careers. An OPTIONAL interactive quiz will be offered at the end of the day to help identify youth who may be interested in or prepared for national-level 4-H opportunities.

Sessions are different each year, and no prior experience or project work is required.

Parents are welcome to stay for the day, but must pre-register. Registration is required by April 27.

Use this link to register if you're a 4-H'er: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/46122

Use this link to register if you're not in 4-H: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/46122

04/09/2026

Registration is now open for State Shooting Sports Contests!

These Competitions provide 4-H members with the opportunity to compete at the state level in seven disciplines: Air Pistol, Air R***e, Archery, Muzzleloader, R***ery, Sh***un, and Hunting Skills. Please note that Hunting Skills is a new discipline this year!

Participants must be at least 10 years old (4-H age) for Air Pistol, Air R***e, Archery, and Hunting Skills contests. For Smallbore R***e, Sh***un, and Muzzleloader, participants must be at least 12 years old (4-H age). They must have previously completed the project of which they are competing.

New this year: There are now two divisions, competitive and recreational. Competitive members are 4-H age 13 – 18 and are interested in qualifying for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. Recreational members are 4-H age 12 – 18 and are not interested in qualifying for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. Clubs may send multiple teams and individuals for both divisions.

Also, the following rule, “Anyone who has participated in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship is NOT allowed to participate in this state contest in the same discipline again,” has been removed. Moving forward, members who participated in the National contest, may participate in the state contest in the same discipline. However, they CANNOT qualify and attend Nationals in the same discipline again.

Register and learn more in ZSuite by May 31:
Register for Hunting Skills: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47342

Register for Smallbore .22 R***e: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47311

Register for Air Pistol: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47340

Register for Air R***e: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47329

Register for Archery: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47488

Register for Muzzleloader: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47291

Register for Sh***un: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/47225

03/17/2026

03/09/2026

Do you enjoy making music?

Join the PA 4-H STEM State Project Ambassadors for an exciting, hands‑on, virtual workshop. Youth who are 4-H ages 13-18 will dive into the worlds of coding, artificial intelligence, and music creation!

Using Google Gemini and EarSketch, 4-H'ers will learn how build their own music tracks, and explore the creative side of AI technology. No prior experience is needed!

This interactive experience introduces 4-H'ers to Python programming, prompt engineering, music fundamentals, and core AI concepts—all in a fun way.

Register in ZSuite by March 19: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/46869

03/09/2026

Mark your calendar for PA 4-H Animal Bowl and Skillathon Contests!

The contests will be held on May 30 at the Penn State University Park campus. The event will include avian bowl, dairy bowl, canine bowl, hippology, horse bowl, livestock skillathon, and rabbit and cavy bowl and skillathon. Contests are open to 4-H'ers ages 10 and up, with national competition opportunities in many contests for those ages 14 and up.

Registration will be in ZSuite; there will be no pre-registration by a 4-H educator process this year. All participating coaches and youth must register. Reach out to Kirsten Dubbs ([email protected]) with questions.

Contests rules are available in Cloverlink: https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/AgSci/coext/PA4H/PA4HCloverlink/IgB1G6I8AlBzSLFEa5VaeXEiATiDFpb_yCRvoiTp19HKi3E

03/02/2026