Capital Days 2026

4-H’ers (ages 14-18 as of January 1, 2026) you are invited to attend the
2026 NY 4-H Capital Days, May 17-19, 2026!

Join us in person in our state capital, Albany, as we get acquainted with our state government and connect with other teens from across the state! Visit the Assembly and Senate Chambers, tour the Capitol building and learn all about its history, visit the NYS Court of Appeals. Choose an agency you can interact with that you would like to know more about: Department of Ag & Markets, Department of Corrections, Department of Health, Department of Education, and Department of Environmental Conservation. Then schedule a visit with your Assemblyperson and Senator and tell your 4-H story. Add in live games and the chance to win prizes!

The objectives of the 4-H Capital Days program are:

• To achieve a better understanding of the New York State policy process.
• To gain a better understanding of state and local government connections.
• To provide delegates the opportunity to meet with legislators and tell their 4-H stories.
• To create an awareness of career opportunities within the New York State Government and Public Service.
• To meet and exchange experiences with delegates from other counties. 

To Register:

4-H Otsego County Youth please contact Teresa Adell at tla47@cornell.edu or 607-547-2536 x 225

4-H Schoharie County Youth please contact Catherine Roberts at cmr336@cornell.edu or 518-234-4303 x 113