4-H Urban Outreach has provided youth development programming since 1979 to local neighborhoods in need of academic and life skills support. The Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, Division for Youth of Tompkins County, and Abbott Associates first collaborated to develop a summer program at the West Village Apartments. Funded entirely through grants, donations, and Tompkins County, 4-H Urban Outreach continues to provide FREE after-school programming and sliding scale summer sessions to youth residing in subsidized housing.
After-school
Lehman Alternative Community School (LACS)
111 Chestnut ST., Ithaca, NY 14850
Days & Time: M - W, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Program Dates: 04.Oct - 10.May.2017 following ICSD's calendar
Transportation provided by the Ithaca City School District
Contact: Rebecca J. Méndez
Summer Session
309 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Days and Time: M - Th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program Dates: 10.Jun - 10.Aug.2017
Sliding scale fee with limited scholarships available to those w/ documented need
Contact: Ramona Cornell
NOTE: Scheduling subject to change. 4-H Urban Outreach is not a religiously affiliated program, as we respect all aspects of diversity.
4-H
Tech Wizard Mentors
4-H Urban Outreach at West Hill accepts K-12 youth who reside on west hill. During after-school, a light snack enables participants to make healthy choices and prepare healthy foods. Lessons in nutritional education, natural sciences, mathematics, technology, chess, and community projects are just a few routine highlights. Additionally, Cornell University mentors from a variety of academic disciplines assist with homework and literacy skills one-on-one and/or in small groups of three to five. Mentors, expert volunteers from the community, and the program manager each facilitate and lead daily educational activities. Together, we provide a safe learning environment with positive adults, mentors, role models, and peers for participants to learn Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through a variety of daily experiences and strategies.
