Building confidence, leadership, and life skills for high school and beyond.
4-H Beyond Ready - Free Summer Program
- Monday, August 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - Friday, August 21@ 2:30 PM
Is your child ready for high school — and beyond?
This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County’s 4-H Program and the Rockland County Youth Bureau are launching 4-H Beyond Ready, a week-long program designed to help middle school students build confidence, leadership, and practical life skills before entering high school.
Who
Rockland County students entering grades 7-9
When
Monday - Friday, August 17 - 21, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Topics and Activities
Participants will engage in expert-led workshops, team-building activities, and real-world learning experiences focused on:
- Communication & Public Speaking
- Financial Literacy
- Résumé Building & Interview Skills
- Health & Wellness
- Leadership Development
Beyond Ready is designed to help youth grow academically, socially, and emotionally while connecting with positive adult mentors and peers from across Rockland County.
Lunch is provided daily, along with snacks and activity supplies.
Facilitators
The program will be facilitated by Kristin Ruggiero, Rockland County’s 4-H Youth Development Educator, with workshops led by Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, volunteers, and local professionals.
Space is limited to 20 participants. Register today!
Fee
FREE!
Register
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-HBeyondReady_239
Contact
Kristin Ruggiero
4-H Resource Educator
klf37@cornell.edu
(845) 429-7085 x 103
Location
Palisades Mall
1000 Palisades Center Dr
West Nyack, NY 10994
Last updated May 14, 2026