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Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Sauté, dice, chop, roast and whip! These are all cooking techniques Hancock County 4-H youth learned through the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s Super Star Chef camp. Over the course of the three days, the youth gained hands-on cooking experience and were introduced to new foods and recipes as they prepared healthy dishes like fresh salsa, fruity parfaits, tasty veggie pizza and oven-baked calzones. They learned cooking skills and how to make healthy cho
Author: Robert Amburgey
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The Bath County extension office team partnered with the Bath County Farmers Market to offer the Power of Produce program to youth in Bath County . A grant was secured to provide funding for youth to earn dollars towards the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetable at the farmers market. The Family Resource centers in the county and the Bath County public library promoted and assisted with each day as well. The youth earned their bucks by completing educational programs related
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Working with young people in the kitchen is a great way to develop their self-confidence and build skills such as reading, math, and following instructions while also teaching about nutrition, hand washing and safety. Shelby County Extension's Kids in the Kitchen program combines all these elements in a fun, hands on event for Shelby County youth. The Shelby County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, 4-H Youth Development Agent, summer intern and program assistants coordinated three sessions
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Alternative schools are essentially specialized educational environments that place a great deal of emphasis on small classrooms, high teacher-to-student ratios, individualized instruction, noncompetitive performance assessments, and less structured classrooms (Raywid 1983). The purpose of these schools is to provide academic instruction to students expelled or suspended for disruptive behavior or weapons possession, or who are unable to succeed in the mainstream school environment (Ingersoll an
Author: Brandy Calvert
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Though tobacco use among youth has been greatly curbed nationally in the last several decades, in certain cultures and communities, it can still be an issue. In fact, according to Center for Disease Control data, in 2013, an average of 6.4% of American middle school students and 22.9% American high school students were tobacco users. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking and smokeless tobacco use is initiated and established during adolescence. More than 80 percent
Author: Caroline Hughes
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Although many parents try hard to bring up their children in the right manner, a variety of forces today seem to wreak havoc on their efforts at raising children with good physical and mental health. Whether we feel like we have the ability or not, adjustments, considerations and changes will influence the end result. No single societal group can solve everything to make a difference, but it is important to recognize and accept that factors outside of the classroom and family group that ca
Author: Joyce Doyle
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Childhood obesity is still a concern for the state of Kentucky. The department of children and family services has initiated a campaign called 5-2-1-0 which is explained below:Five: Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day.Two: Limit screen time to no more than two hours a day.One: Be physically active at least one hour a day.Zero: Don't drink sweetened beverages.The campaign is designed to give parents, healthcare professionals and day care operators a memorable way
Author: Mary Jane Little
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Lerner and colleagues (2009) , they have consistently found that youth who participated in 4-H programs practiced healthier behaviors compared to youth who participated in similar programs. These behaviors included lower levels of substance abuse and higher levels of physical activity and healthier diets. However, like youth in the larger society, youth in 4-H still are at risk for health-related concerns such as obesity and accidental injury. In response to these risks, 4-H remains
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the National Safety Council Injury Facts 2017, accidental injury has become the number 3 cause of deaths for the first time in U.S. history. Adair County Extension works to decrease the number of youth getting injured on the farm and at home.The 4-H program collaborated with Progressive Farmer Foundation, Adair County School System, local businesses, community agencies, and local leaders to conduct the 21st Farm and Home Safety Days. Over 120 volunteers contributed to the program&rs
Author: Laura Huffman
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The goal of Hart County High School is to have all students career and work place ready by the time they graduate. The high school contacted the 4-H Youth Development agent to collaborate with the school on offering work readiness and skills classes for all students as well as to work with the Functional Mental Disability (FMD) Class to offer a nutrition and cooking class. The goal of the nutrition and cooking class was to teach the FMD class basic skills in preparing th
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self-confidence (Cooking With Your Children; Web MD; May 30, 2008.). Currently, Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to over 21% (Trust for America’s Health Survey and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation). To address the need to teach life skills and develop heal
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
With society and family structures becoming more complicated, youth have fewer opportunities to learn life skills that once were handed down by mothers and fathers in their home. A national survey conducted by Eckrich and ConAgra discovered that 40% of families eat three or fewer meals together and 10% never eat dinner together at all. Planning and preparing family meals may be been lost, but those skills are critical for healthy future generations. Green County 4-H recognized the importanc
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Clark County 4-H currently provides a Discovery Cooking Club and Advanced Cooking to 4-H youth. The clubs are led by certified and screened 4-H Volunteers. These clubs fill up to max capacity each year, with waiting lists who get first offer the following year. In efforts to provide more cooking opportunity to youth of Clark County, Shannon Farrell requested the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Super Star Chef program to be conducted this past s
Author: Alison Johnson
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Knowing how to safely participate in recreational activities is important for people of all ages. Scott County 4-H agents collaborated with the Scott County FCS agent, SNAP Ed assistant, WEDCO, local fire, ems, police, SWAT, sheriff's office, and hospital to conduct a Safety Day. The event was held at Georgetown College for three hours one Saturday in the fall. It took place immediately after a Safety Day parade down Main Street in Georgetown. The event was advertised
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Physical activity is a problem in Clinton County as evidenced by the counties obesity rate and poor health of some of our middle school students. Our county is fortunate to have the opportunity of some federal grant dollars to work on increasing physical activity and help reduce obesity in our community. As we brain stormed about sways to increase physical acivity it was suggested that we could purchase a Ga Ga Ball Pit like we have at 4-H camp for the Clinton County Middle School. &
Author: Wanda Paris
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
As a member of the District Health Council, the 4-H agent was part of a committee established to move toward placing water coolers with filling stations in the school to promote hydration with water instead of sugary drinks and to decrease the use of plastic water bottles. Lyon County 4-H collaborated with other groups to help fund a water cooler/filling station which now has a green 4-H Clover. Reusable water bottles with the 4-H logo were supplied to each student in the high schoo
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Problem: Students trying new fruits and vegetables. Program: Eating through the alphabetPartners: Sinking Fork Elementary After-Care ProgramParticipants: Students of after-careProof of impact: TBDDuring the summer of 2018, the after-care director for Sinking Fork Elementary School contacted me about providing a program to students that partake in the after-care program. She stated that they needed a program that would keep them active but would allow for students to leave throughout the pro
Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Statistics show that 2 out of 3 students are unprepared for life after high school. Therefore proving that far too many students lack the social and transitional skills needed to adequately enter the “real world” and cope with the demands of everyday adult life. With more than 65% of students being unprepared to take on life and/or social success, we raised the question: “Are schools teaching and preparing students with the essential social and life skills needed for a successf
Author: Raymond Cox
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
A sedentary lifestyle for many elementary students in Harlan County has resulted in many cases of childhood obesity and diabetes. As part of the Fitness Fair Program, Harlan County 4-H, in cooperation with Harlan ARH Hospital and Harlan County and Independent Resource Centers, sponsored Fitness Fairs in every school during October and November. Approximately 1,200 students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades participate in an assessment of body weight, body height ,and body mass index (BMI). Students par
Author: Esther "Susan" Turner
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the Kentucky Health Facts, one of the critical health challenge facing Monroe County is that 38% of our population is obese. Understanding that obesity often begins in childhood, the Monroe County Extension Council identified the need to assist youth in developing healthy habits in nutrition and exercise as a key area of focus for Monroe County 4-H Youth Development. The 4-H Youth Development Agent delivers nutrition programming to eighty-six youth ages three to five in the Head Sta
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Children living in Wolfe and surrounding counties served by UK’s Robinson Center (RCARS) rank at the absolute bottom of the Robert Woods Johnson County Health Rankings for overall health outcomes. (Breathitt #120, Wolfe #119, Owsley #118, Leslie #117, Perry #116. 2018 data). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list childhood obesity as a contributing factor to many health issues. The CDC states that one way to combat childhood obesity is to consume a diet high in vegetables and
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Adopting healthy lifestyle choices for overall well-being is a major initiative of Kentucky 4-H. The Simpson County Cooperative Extension Service used the State 4-H Blender Bike to promote physical activity and nutrition throughout Simpson County last Fall. The Blender Bike reached 1,100 people through school & industry health fairs, classrooms, day cares, Head Start, a local church, Cooking with Kids, 4-H club meetings, the Boys & Girls Club, and at Boofest, a community Fall
Author: Toni Humble
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Wayne County Cooperative Extension was contacted by a local residential facility for juvenile females. The facility requested help with nutrition for females who would be aging out of the facility. The residents were to be prepared to go home or to a half-way house. All would be faced with more individualized choices as to their own health and nutrition. The Extension Agent for 4-H and the EFNEP Assistant partnered together and chose the curriculum "Teen Cuisine". Teen Cuisine consists
Author: Lamar Fowler
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Childventures.com, “Respect is one of the most important virtues a child can have. Teaching your child how to respect others will ensure they develop positive relationships with their family, friends and teachers throughout their life.” In 4-H Boot Camp, we instill the Seven Core Values of the Army into each youth participant. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. The 4-H program, as a whole, has the same value
Author: Erica LaCour-Thompson
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nearly 45% of children living in poverty are overweight or obese compared with 22% of children living in households with incomes four times the poverty level. According to the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) the obesity rate for high school students in Kentucky is at 20.2%, which is the 3rd highest obesity rate across the nation. There is no systematic collection of teen obesit
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Health is one of the “H’s” in 4-H and therefore Pendleton County strives to incorporate fitness and health wellness as a major 4-H programming effort. Physical fitness combats obesity, offsets sedentary life styles, and improves mental health. Pendleton County 4-H fitness programming has impacted males and females fourth through twelfth grade and includes individuals of all races (white, black, Hispanic, Asian) as well as youth with special needs.  
Author: Lena Mallory
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
“More than 64,000 Americans were killed by drug overdoses in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and at least two-thirds of those deaths were caused by opioids.” (NIFI Issue Advisory “What Should We do about the Opioid Epidemic”) Like most of our nation, Marshall County, Kentucky also finds themselves in the substance abuse battle ranging from prescription drugs to methamphetamine to synthetics. The opioid epidemic is the fastest growing area in this
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Each 4-H club meeting begins with the 4-H Pledge…I pledge my Head to clearer thinking…my Health to better living for my club, my community, my country and my world.” The 4th “H” is the pledge regarding one’s health. Yet in Kentucky, according to the Trust for America’s Health Survey and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 is 19.3%. A little over 36% of adolescents drink at least one sugary drink a d
Author: Paula McCuiston
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, substance abuse, particularly the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, is one of the most critical public health and safety issues facing Kentucky. Over the past decade, the number of Kentuckians who die from drug overdoses has steadily climbed to more than 1,500 each year, exacting a devastating toll on families, communities, social services and economic stability and growth.According to the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General,
Author: Esther "Susan" Turner
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with the Tompkinsville – Monroe County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Tompkinsville Police Department to offer an Active Shooter Training to the public. Whether you are at a mall, in a theater, grocery shopping, at work, attending a ballgame or listening to a concert, an active shooter situation can occur. Actions taken between when the event begins and law enforcement arrives are significant and can increa
Author: Raymond Cox
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Oer 400 students attended the 17th Annual 4-H Safety Day held April 12 at National Guard Armory. All fifth graders from Harlan County and Harlan Independent Schools attended. Due to the increasing number of ATV and drowning related accidents in Harlan and surrounding counties, it was established a need for safety information presented to students by professionals. Water and boating safety, fire safety, emergency rescue, gun safety, bicycle safety, weather-related safety, ATV safety,
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Data from the last decade (The Recovery Village) shows rates of middle school substance abuse and addiction in kids as young as 11 or 12 years old have swelled across the United States. In 2015, more than 8% of 8th graders have reported using illicit drugs. To assist in the fight to turn the tide in this area, the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service (program materials, volunteer lunch, and manpower) partnered with Boone County Schools (morning snacks, guest speakers, community volun
Author: Gary Druin
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
BODY WALKThe Epidemic -There is a growing problem with the health and well-being of our youth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the fifth-highest rate of obesity in the nation. (National Health and Examination Survey). During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in Kentucky, the rates remain high and one in five children are overweight. Kentucky has the 14th highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 1
Author: Carrie Derossett
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Wellness in KentuckyRachel Hance and Carrie DerossettAccording to the Barren River District Health Department, Logan County ranks in the 95th percentile for childhood obesity. This data includes 23% of kindergarten age and 30% of 6th grade students that are reported as obese. To address these alarming statistics, the Logan County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development coordinated with the Assistant Principal and Family Resource Director at Auburn School to pr
Author: Carrie Derossett
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Safety DayProgram Year: 2018-19By: Carrie Derossett, Logan County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education Logan County has a rich agricultural tradition. Grain production and other crops are viable in our county. With many kids living and working on the farm, we are dedicated to promoting safe operation and respect of farm equipment that is in large supply. Each September, we host all 4th grade students from Russellville and Logan
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The Spencer County All Program Assistant started a 4-H Cooking Club at the beginning of the Spencer County 2018-2019 school year. The 4-Her’s were asked to take a pre-evaluation of their practice of MyPlate, Food Safety, and asked their extent of Physical Activities.Through the 2018-2019 school year, the 4-H Cooking Club met monthly with the 4-H assistant and were taught about the importance of MyPlate, How To Read Nutrition Facts Labels, How To Measure ingredients to prepare recipes, and
Author: Lindsay Arthur
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
70 Cloverbud aged youth were able to identify the parts of a plant, discuss the function for each part of the plant and why it was important. and then sample an item from each of the categories. For this session we used seeds- sunflower seeds, flowers-broccoli, stems-celery, leaves-spinach, and roots- carrots. 90% of the youth who participated in this activity had not tried 1 or more of the samples offered. Bringing fresh produce into the classroom gave youth the opportunity to learn about
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Healthy Living is one of three 4-H mission mandates. Physical activity is a component of this mandate. “Moderate physical activity can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, stress and high blood pressure. Physically active people live longer and better quality lives than inactive people. Physical activity levels decrease across the lifespan. Children and youth should engage in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity,
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Truth & Consequences: The Choice is YoursThere is a strong need for continued substance abuse prevention and intervention in Woodford County. The number of diverted prescriptions and illegal drugs, overdoses, thefts, arrests, court cases, and medical/financial consequences of drug abuse continue to negatively impact a large number of families in the community. To address the variety of substance abuse issues impacting our community, the Woodford County Cooperative Extension Service organized
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Being healthy is very important and there are many ways to achieve this. Being physically active, eating right, and learning to reduce stress are some of the ways youth can build strong muscles, lower the risk of serious disease and illness, and lower their emotional stress.The Lewis County Extension Office conducted the program Summer Sensation which was a collaborative effort of the Extension Office, Central and Tollesboro Family Resource Center, and the Lewis County Youth Services Cente
Author: Isaac Hilpp
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
SituationAccording to the American Psychological Association found that 10% of young people say stress causes them to get lower grades than they think they can get, 59% say balancing all their activities causes stress, 40% say they neglect home responsibilities due to stress, 40% say they’re irritable due to stress, 37% said stress causes them to feel overwhelmed, 36% say they feel tired because of stress, 30% say they feel sad or depressed because of stress.Educational responseKentucky 4-
Author: Dominique Wood
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Kids Count Data Center, as of 2017, 20.2% of the county's population live with inadequate food security. These are children who live in households that at times lack access to enough food for healthy living or unreliable availability to nutritionally adequate foods. Livingston County 4-H is working to educated the county youth on culinary skills to include kitchen safety, knife skills, food preparation safety, nutrition diversity, and giving them the ability to try their sk
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences in which young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Preparing youth for success when baking was the goal of the Let’s Bake program, a six-hour workshop provided by FCS, SNAP-Ed and 4-H at the Muhlenberg County Extension Office. Thirty eager bakers attending the program and gained valuable, hand-on skills. The youth experienced a series of life skills, and techniques including: how to properly and safely use an oven, food safety techniques such has handling raw eggs, decreasing germs, and testing finished products for doneness.
Author: Lora Stewart
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to http://www.foodpyramid.com/myplate/, the goal of ChooseMyPlate, an evidence based program, is to help Americans make smarter food choices from every food group represented and promote overall health. 69% of children in Gallatin County are living in high poverty areas, which is 1 in 120 people in the county (Kids Count). Gallatin County Schools offered “Blessing in a Backpack” in which children take home for the weekend to make sure children do not go hun
Author: Meagan Klee
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
February is 4-H Health Month in Kentucky and 4-H programs are encouraged to include additional health programs throughout the month.To encourage additional physical activity among Casey County youth, elementary school teachers were asked to increase physical activity during school hours, in addition to recess and PE class. Teachers log the day, type of activity, and the duration of the activity throughout the month. At the end of the month, the grade at each school who has logged the most additi
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
During Spring Break, Hopkins County hosted several programs during the day to build a healthier lifestyle with a day full of hands-on learning. A “Let’s Get Moving” program was hosted at the Extension Office with seventeen youth in attendance. This was an eight hour program that involved exercise, health knowledge, and making a nutritious lunch. According to stateofobesity.org, Kentucky ranks as the
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The Clinton County 4-H Fair Club is a very active part of planning the Clinton County Fair and helping with activities during our County Fair. The 4-H Fair Club was established as a 4-H Club to help Clinton County High School Students get involved in the county fair. This year our 4-H Fair Club assisted with every night at the fair and hosted by themselves two nights.The Clinton County Fair has been loosing money the first three nights of the fair for the past several years. Wi
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Families need assistance in gaining access to food, stretching food dollars, and preparing healthy foods are all program needs the Simpson County Extension Council has identified. The 4-H Agent conducts a measuring lab for the 4th & 5th grade classrooms at Lincoln Elementary annually, prior to state testing. The labs include a demonstration on how to measure common ingredients found in the kitchen and a hands-on measuring activity. Each student uses both dry & liquid me
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Hopkins County ranks 4th highest in the state for childhood obesity, and 53th out of 120 counties for overall health outcomes. One important factor that contributes to obesity and health outcomes is healthy eating. In an effort to combat these problems, the Hopkins County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Science, in partnership with the SNAP-Ed. Assistant, Hopkins County Agents for 4-H and Youth Development, Hopkins County Agent for Horticulture, the Hopkins County Health Department, an
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self-confidence (Cooking With Your Children; Web MD; May 30, 2008.). Currently, Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to over 21% (Trust for America’s Health Survey and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation). To address the need to teach life skills and develop heal
Author: Madison McAlmond
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference June 2019 Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D. The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills th
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 1013, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Many students struggle in the areas of science and math. As a way of alternative learning, Jefferson County 4-H has introduced Science in the Kitchen to 160 youth in afterschool programs and community center settings. Before participating in this program, 85 percent of the students did not realize that “real” science takes place in the kitchen! As a way to introduce fun and education while cooking, students practiced cooking by leaning and utilizing practical hands
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
With a community effort to get youth physical active, a team made up of Anderson County 4-H Youth Development Agent, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County Schools, and local business planned/organized the Longest Day of Play event. The event was designed to bring youth outdoors and to participate in over 40 outdoor play activities in which they would be physical active. Each station offered prizes for participating. The Longest Day of the play was scheduled to coincide with
Author: Amanda Wilson
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
In today’s society, there’s a strong possibility we will come into contact with someone who differs from us in the areas of age, race, gender, cultural, and/or religion. Due to our country being a beautiful mosaic of differences, it’s important for our youth to learn about the differences in others, embrace the differences, and learn to seek out the similarities. McCracken County 4-H and the Interracial Women’s Group of Paducah (IWG) collaborate to offer a diversity event
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Afterschool programs can do more than reinforce academic lessons taught in the classroom or introduce new skills kids don’t have time to learn during school hours. According to a new report by America After 3 PM, afterschool programs also can play an important role in combating childhood obesity.Newburg Library has a monthly 4-H nutrition education after school program. The library is in walking distance from Newburg middle school, so students are able to walk to the program and use
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Like skills are crucial for a person to adapt and deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday living. The World Health Organization identifies six skills necessary in every child: decision making and problem-solving,creative and critical thinking,communication and interpersonal skills,self-awareness and empathy,assertiveness and equanimity, andresilience and coping skills. When youth are in the presence of an adult, fami
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. With over 1000 different youth involved in the Green County 4-H program, finding a way to connect on a personal relationship with each youth is critical for empowering youth with skills and confidence. The Green County 4-H program realized to connect with youth in a meaningful way, volunteers would be the foun
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Dear Me, a mental health and drug prevention program was conducted at Wolfe County Middle School for all 7th and 8th grade students. Prior to conducting the program Wolfe County Youth Service Center Director approached Wolfe County 4-H Agent about doing a program with middle school students to promote mental health, drug prevention as well as promoting inclusivity and anti-bullying. Recently a survey had been conducted that reported 40% of 212 students at Wolfe County had in some way thought abo
