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Author: Leslie Bullock
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Workforce preparation is a major concern in our global economy. Employers are reporting that young workers lack communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills necessary in today’s workplace. The Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service has addressed these concerns by providing intentional workforce preparation experiences including education, experience and reflection. In the 2018-2019 program year, youth in 6th through 12th grades participated in a variety of 4-H car
Author: Novella Froman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4 Leaders Impacted by 4-H Leadership “Leadership is no so much in words as in attitude and in actions.”-Harold S Green. To see the impact of what we does not manifest itself until the youth we touch become adults. Feedback from our clientele and their actions helps us in programming with the present leadership training. I will share four leaders that I have the honor to work with through the Pike County 4-H Program. Debbie was a 4-H Camper, a part of the 4-H Teen Club, volu
Author: Patrice Thompson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Americana Blossoms! Last year, while working with an environmental science club: “the green team”. I noticed many of our kiddos were a bit rude, talkative, and needing constant redirection. I often wondered if this had anything to do with comprehension or learning disabilities but after speaking with KSU volunteer Jennifer and A.C.C. Director Lauren, we determined that this was a cultural boundary. Not only because of where they come from but because of different f
Author: Janet Turley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Many times in Extension, we are planting seeds and waiting for harvest. These seeds come in all sizes and shapes. They could be highly specialized to give maximum profits to the farmers or they could be educational “seeds” of planting ideas, skills and knowledge. In the 4-H program, we are planting many seeds. The initial planting may be joining 4-H, attending club meetings, doing 4-H projects. While the plant is growing, we are providing “nutrients&rdqu
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to data from a 2011 Census study, 32.5% of children ages 12-14 provided self-care during after school hours. If that’s not frightening enough, then consider the children that are alone and do not participate in after school programs are at a greater risk of violent crimes, substance abuse, antisocial behavior, poor academic performance, and dropping out of school. So when approached by the Bracken County School system on becoming a partner agency with a 21st Century Learning Cent
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In August of 2017 two teens from Lewis County wanted to enter the State Cupcake Wars contest held at the Ky. State Fair. They had no clue what was involved but the teens, Lauren and Taylor, and their agent worked together and met several times preparing cupcakes so they could learn how to mix batter and make really good cupcakes to compete. One teen even went to a neighboring county to observe their contest. They competed at the state contest and received a blue ribbon. After the contest they co
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The success of the Cooperative Extension Service programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher & Klingborg, 2005). 4-H Youth Development Programs within Extension especially depend heavily on adult and teen volunteers to play integral roles in 4-H programming by performing a wide variety of duties and functions. The Kentucky Volunteer Forum is Extension’s flagship event for adult and teen volunteers in the Commonwealth. This forum be
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Since its formation in 2013-2014 program year, The Bath County 4-H Teen Council has made a lasting impression on Bath County 4-H. The core goals of this council was develop leadership skills, allow this teen group to have a say in county programming, and community service. Since 2014, over 30 high school seniors have graduated from this council. Over the years, this council has been the primary source for various camp teen leadership opportunities and feedback for camp recruitment, c
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Youth development programs strive to teach skills that are not necessarily the everyday school curriculum. Skills such as leadership, character development, self-esteem, decision-making skills, independent living skills and citizenship are staples in 4-H experiences. 4-H overnight camping exposes youth to those very skills with every camping experience.Boyd County 4-H Council and the Boyd County community values the life skills that an overnight camping program fosters. Therefore, the
Author: Kindra Jones
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Positive youth development refers to intentional efforts ofother youth, adults, communities, government agencies and schools to provideopportunities for youth to enhance their interests, skills, and abilities. The PositiveYouth Development (PYD) model is the framework that Kentucky 4-H is strivingfor across the state. In Grayson County, the agent works to include this framework into all programs, and when a youth steps forward and shows they area production of this model, that is a successful, p
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Matteucci (2011), the benefits of international exposure for young people include: increasing cultural awareness, acquisition of personal and linguistics skills, developing tolerance, patience, self-confidence, maturity, and critical thinking skills. Since 1979, Kentucky 4-H has hosted an international exchange program. In 2018, Lincoln County 4-H hosted one youth from the Japanese Language Laboratory Program through the States’ 4-H International Program. Japanese youth are pa
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 2018 4-H Issues Conference was held in Jabez, Ky on November, 2018. This is the first year that Letcher County had youth to attend the Issues Conference. This is not a conference that is for every youth in the county. This conference is designed for those youth that are passionate about their community and want to bring the issues discussed back home and share with the rest of the teen club.The new Letcher County 4-H agent is working to increase membership and recruit teen leaders in the cou
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H has a long history of exposing youth to leadership opportunities. For many youths, their first experience with leadership may be serving as a club officer in their school, community or project club. This classic example of leadership instills foundation skills within the youth like self-sufficiency, responsibility and problem-solving. As youth mature, there are opportunities for them to develop advanced leadership skills like sensitivity to multicultural views, effectively using interpersona
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Junior Achievement USA states that hiring officials only believe that about 20 percent of all young adults entering the workforce are "highly qualified" individuals and that one of the skills that employers are looking for but find lacking is oral and written communication skills. The 4-H Achievement program is working to bridge this gap by improving writing and speaking skills of 4-H members while rewarding them for participation and excellence in a variety of 4-H programs. Youth are
Author: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Dana Anderson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H is known for its hands-on experiential approach to youth development, and the area of civic engagement is one of the leading programs. Mercer County had 14 youth and 3 adult volunteers participate in Leadership Washington Focus Conference. LWF provides 4-H’ers from across the country with the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. for a week-long conference. Youth had the opportunity to participate in experiential learning that boosts leadership competency in the four key areas of c
Author: Lena Mallory
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Marshall County was changed forever on January 23, 2018. The community as a whole has felt an overwhelming sense of loss and stolen innocence. Even so, they continue to work towards healing. At the high school that fateful day, some of the students directly witnessed the shooting, some heard the shots, most ran for their lives, two are no longer with us and 15 are still physically healing from damage caused by bullets from another students gun. One of those 15 is a Marsha
Author: Wanda Paris
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Members of the Lyon County Teen Leadership Council (TLC) focus efforts on leadership, communication and service. The Lyon County TLC members are self-selected but have guidelines they must meet in order to continue participation; and more importantly to get the most benefit for their personal development.Research shows youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth:Develop co
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Developing the next generation of leaders is a key component of the Woodford County 4-H program. One approach in this process is participation in state-level 4-H programming that seeks to provide teens with the skills and mindset to enact change within their own communities. Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference allows 4-H’ers to connect with other teens from around the state over pertinent issues facing them while learning what it takes to address those issues back at home. Woodford County 4-H s
Author: Toni Humble
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Issues conference was started in 1989 and has been going strong for 29 years. The goal of the Issues Conference is to select delegates from the county level and educate them on the Fiscal Court process at the county level. It is the hopes of the Issues committee members that each participant goes away enriching their citizenship roles, enhancing their leadership skills, developing their public presentation skills, gain an understanding of local issues, and learning the p
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H offers an experiential learning environment where youth can develop problem-solving techniques to address local, community issues. The Kentucky 4-H Issues conference is for high school youth who have a desire to make a difference in their community. Since its inception, the conference schedule has changed, but the focus and goals have not. The goals of the KY 4-HIC are for Delegates to:Enrich their citizenship/civic engagement rolesEnhance their leadership skillsDevelop public
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. It has been a trend that Kentucky 4-H State Officers serve on one of these state-level boards before applying and running for office. It is a goal of Kentucky 4-H that youth who are interested in applying to run as a Kentucky 4-H State Officer have state-level opportunities to fully develop as a leader, there
Author: Marsha Hagler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Isaac Hilpp
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Patrice Thompson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Western has had a grand total of 52 school suspensions for the 2017-2018 school year with 41 of those suspensions being from the African-American population. Western Middle is known for performing arts and has a unique school culture. Rooted in District 4 of Jefferson County, Western serves the school district as a magnet school for visual and performing arts. Western is also a Title 1 school thus making the dynamics of the student population very diverse in its need. Many of the students excel
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Carter County Extension Council has indicated that young adults need to develop leadership skills so that they can become more involved in our community. The Carter County 4-H Agent continuously encourages 4-H members to be involved in leadership building opportunities. A long time 4-H member recently had this to say about her 4-H experiences: I have always been around 4-H meetings and I have never missed a county fair. My 4-H story started when I was four and I had seen my
Author: Lora Stewart
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of occasions for personal development. 51 youth from six counties attended with 7 agents/assistants, 7
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
During middle school years, it is documented that youth start reaching developmental milestones in the areas of: Physical, Cognitive, Language, Social and Emotional. Bath County 4-H is always looking at providing researched, educational, opportunities for its youth to achieve these benchmarks in their lives. This year marked the first year of youth attending 4-H Middle School Retreat.The 4-H Middle School Retreat is an overnight camping experience, located at North Central 4-H Camp,
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Elliott County 4-H in cooperation with Magoffin, Rowan, and Morgan County 4-H programs are conducting a 6 month Teen Leadership Academy. Participants completed an application process and screening to be accepted into the program. This is the first time Elliott County 4-H has had participation in the program, with four teens. Teens will learn about leadership, communication, and community engagement during the academy. Teens will also be charged with creating a speech or demonstration, leading a
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In December of 2019, Fleming County 4-H had 10 Jr. Teen Council members attend the 4-H District Middle School Retreat at North Central 4-H Camp. The packed schedule was full of quality and educational activities and events for the youth participants. Members explored various aspects of 4-H through a leadership development, cupcake wars, catapult building, and cooking workshops. Each member assisted with the implementation of a service project for the benefit of North Central 4-
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Part of being in 4-H and a good citizen of our country is taking an active role in making our community a better place to live and, helping our neighbors when they are in need. According to the United States Census Bureau the median income of Greenup County citizens is $47,517, and 16% of the population is at poverty level. Greenup County’s unemployment rate averages 7% which is 3% higher than the national average of 4% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 4-H
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Meagan Lucas
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
High school students are busy working jobs, playing sports, or are involved in school related extracurricular activities. Keeping teens involved in 4-H has been a struggle in Pulaski County because of this. The teens that are currently involved in the Pulaski County Teen Council are deeply committed and have a desire to grow the counties 4-H program. This year three Pulaski County Teen Council members attended the Leadership Boot Camp along with forty-eight other youth. Through this boot camp th
Author: Bernita Cheirs
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Jr. MANRRS Leadership Institute allows students to explore opportunities that the University of Kentucky, specifically the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has to offer. This two-day experience is open to students of all ethnic and racial backgrounds from across the state in grades 7-12. Staying true to the mission of MANRRS, promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences, students are engaged in i
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research has shown that youth leadership development can have positive effects on behaviors and skills including communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and goal achievement (21 Progress). Each of these skills is linked to higher student achievement, lower drop-out rates, and better post school outcomes. For these reasons, The Todd County Cooperative Extension Service offered youth leadership programming to 4-H teen club members through an out of state teen leadership development tr
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H has had a rich history in community service. Part of the 4-H Pledges is that we “pledge our hands to larger service.” Engaging youth in a variety of community service opportunities allows them to learn the value of helping other people, lets them build self-esteem from the positive results of service, develop as sense of responsibility and of community, and realized that effective leaders also serve others.Russell County 4-H embarked on two community service projects
Author: Mike Meyer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Each fall, the Harrison County Teen Council comes together to appoint new officer and committee positions that will help market and represent 4-H within the community. The group consists of 32 middle and high school students that have shown an interest in gaining leadership and communication skills through council involvement. One requirement for council members, is to assist with an after-school or in-school club each month. Four teens in particular expressed an interest in be
Author: Tracey Tashjian
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 4-H Achievement Program gives youth the opportunity to gain experience in goal setting, record keeping, planning, organizing, seeing tasks through to completion, and sharing accomplishments with other youth and adults. Youth develop and practice written and verbal communication skills by completing the application, cover story and preparing/participating in the interview process. The recognition and rewards aspect of the program help youth make the correlation between hard work a
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the U.S. Department of Education (2017), “globalization has led to environmental, economic, social and political challenges requiring youth to be aware of differences among cultures, open to diverse perspectives, and appreciative of insight from cultural exchange.” Cultural exploration develops life skills in youth, including critical thinking and creativity, allowing youth to understand cultures and “work effectively in cross-cultural settings to address society,
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Teen Leadership starts with Middle School5 District 4 4-H agents created and serve on a Middle School programming committee to develop a schedule of programs that reaches 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. We saw this as an eager audience where there was a lack of opportunity. The focus was to provide opportunities that would create line items for youth who fill out their achievement applications and to instill valuable leadership skills into our next generation 4-H teen leaders. T
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Russell County 4-H program offered a yearlong program on developing qualities of a good citizen based on feedback and needs identified by the Russell Co. 4-H and County Extension Councils based on needs assessments conducted. The local councils noted a need for youth to develop personal responsibility and gain respect for their country. Using the Kentucky 4-H Citizenship curriculum, a program was developed to examine the qualities of good citizens and explore the traditions
Author: Aubrey Lawson
Major Program: Leadership 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: Novella Froman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Pike 4-H A Program of Inclusion“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.”-John MaxwellWith a big smile on his face, Johnny A, a principal of a local elementary and junior high said, “I had to walk over here (to the 4-H Fair) so I could see the faces of my students as they are enjoying the experience of their fair. This makes my heart happy and it brings back so many memories of all the fun I had when I was able to come to the 4-H Fairs (as a 4-H member)
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Keeping youth involved in leadership opportunities is important to ensure that they have the necessary skills to be successful in life. Being able to set goals for yourself and provide a good example for others is something that the youth of our nation and the world need help with. The children of our community struggle to see the importance of being active in extracurricular activities, civic engagement and leadership roles. Helping youth stay involved in these worthy endeavors is w
Author: Dianna Reed
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In 2018, the Johnson County Extension Council identified Youth Leadership and Life Skill Development as a priority for the Plan of Work. To address this issue, County Agent, Dianna Reed worked with 2 teen 4-H members who were interested in attending the 2017-2018 Ky 4-H Youth Issues Conference held in Jabez, KY. The two members learned about civic engagement and how to identify community issues, develop an action plan to address these issues and make a presentation to a mock fiscal court asking
Author: Lacy May
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Lena Mallory
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
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 6-8) in an effort to continue engagement. 4-H Summit provides youth the chance to learn about opportunities provided through 4-H, while developing friendships, leadership skills and communication skills that may benefit them as they explore their strengths and interests in relation to the world. Three Ma
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: William Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Vicki Boggs
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Calloway Coutny Extension office Staff recruited and transported 9 youth to attend 2019 Teen Summit. Of those nine, seven had never participated in a youth leadership event, and one was on the state leadership board. On the way home, all of the youth agreed that they woudl be intrested in participating in local youth leadership activites, such as forming a county teen club. The following narative is a detailed description of the impact of this event, written by specilist Racheal Noble.
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
On March 7, 2019, four Bracken County youth and I departed for our first EVER 4-H Teen Summit. We all were a little nervous on what to expect. However, after our time at Summit we are all ready to go back. The youth are ready to attend next year. And the one young man that is graduating 8th grade is showing interest in attending Teen Conference. In Bracken County, historically, youth tend to fade out of 4-H programs after 7th grade. This is due to a number of things but being in a small school s
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Creating leaders, caring and contributing citizens begins early in life. Participation in 4-H, the largest out-of-school time youth program in the U.S. (National 4-H Headquarters, 2008), has been linked to a variety of positive youth outcomes. Research has shown that participation in 4-H programs reduces risk behaviors, promotes academic success, increases self-confidence, and enhances leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills (Astroth & Haynes, 2002; Goodwin, Carroll
Author: Alexandria Brasher
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Alexandria Brasher
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001.) Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth:-develop confidence in their leadership potential and their own sense of identity-improve their self-esteem-enhance their communication skills in sharing,
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
University of Kentucky : College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Kentucky 4-H Summit 2019 Dr. Rachel E. NobleAccording 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 where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle sc
Author: Wade Raymer
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Kindra Jones
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership is one of the core areas for the Kentucky 4-H program. Leadership activities help youth: develop confidence in their leadership potential and their own sense of identity; improve their self-esteem; enhance their communication skills in sharing, reflecting and discussion; understand the importance of diversity and improves their ability to relate to others; learn effective decision making methods and experience problem-solving situations; and learn group social skills. The Grayson Coun
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001.) Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth:-develop confidence in their leadership potential and their own sense of identity-improve their self-esteem-enhance their communication skills in sharing,
Author: Wade Raymer
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001.) Youth who participate in leadership development opportunities are exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal development. Leadership activities help youth:-develop confidence in their leadership potential and their own sense of identity-improve their self-esteem-enhance their communication skills in sharing,
Author: Heather Coleman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
“4-H has influenced my life in a number of ways. I remember one of my earliest memories of 4-H. I had glued together a project based on my goats and although I didn’t win the contest, I won in a different way. I had started down a path that would open up so many opportunities and experiences for me. In doing this project, I had sparked an interest in everything that was 4-H.This interest led me to going to my first overnight 4-H Camp. I was in third grade. My
Author: Lawrence Caudle
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
There are multiple avenues for University of Kentucky 4-H Agents to deliver programming. Some agents provide after school clubs, project clubs, school clubs and school enrichment. This year, Jefferson County 4-H provided leadership programming in the form of school clubs to Camp Taylor Elementary School. The activities involved with leadership development vary greatly, but are all focused on improving the quality aspects of a young leader through reflection, explanation of leadership principles,
Author: Lawrence Caudle
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Sometimes, adolescent males can be some of the roughest audiences to groom, especially when there are factors in play that do not promote positive development or growth. Jefferson County 4-H was charged with developing a safe place where young boys at Cochran Elementary could learn positive youth development. The lessons taught to the young boys were lessons from the 4-H Leadership Curriculum. They learned skills in positive communication, self-reflection teamwork, respect for their peers and ad
Author: Gary Druin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001.) Youth exposed to a variety of leadership opportunities for personal development:-develop confidence in their leadership potential and own sense of identity-improve self-esteem-enhance communication skills in sharing, reflecting, and discussing-understand the importance of diversity and improve ability to relat
Author: Julia Wilson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The National 4-H Organization shows that 4-H’ers are nearly four times more likely to make contributions to their communities In 2015 and 2016 the Edmonson County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent taught various community youth baking and cooking classes. In the summer of 2017, and 2018 the agent taught a baking series using the Super Star Chef: Knead a Little Dough Curriculum.One female youth attended classes all four years and enrolled in 4-H. Another female youth attend
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Katherine Jury
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Hopkins County Family & Consumer Science Agent and 4-H Agents partnered with the Hopkins County School System, Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and First United Bank to bring the American Private Enterprise System to a selected group of 40 high school students throughout the school-year in Hopkins County. The program helps prepare students for an active role in business through direct involvement with local business and professional leaders—offering and encouragin
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
For the 2018-2019 school year, Yealey Elementary had a school wide emphasis on Leadership Development with a hope of increasing communication skills, problem solving & conflict resolution techniques, and goal attainment from their students. Each of these skills is linked to higher student achievement, lower drop-out rates, and better post school outcomes. To assist Yealey with this venture, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service offered youth leadership programming to 30 students (se
Author: Lamar Fowler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Shobha Bhaskar, MD, a pediatric hospitalist with St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine: “Teenagers are not only an extremely valuable resource of energy, good will and creativity, but also the key to our future. In a culture that is so wrapped around ‘wants’ and ‘achievements,’ it is easy for our teenagers to grow up without a sense of gratitude for what they have and empathy for the needs of the less fortunate a
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 2019 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held June 10-13 on the University of Kentucky Campus. Over 700 teens, chaperones and agents attended this year’s four day event which inspires teens to continue their 4-H involvement. Campbell County 4-H was proud to have received the Kentucky 4-H State Teen Conference Largest County Delegation Award again this year! Through this 95th Annual Conference, teen 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed valuable life skills
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Centers for Disease Control reported that 10% of Kentucky high school students reported at least one major depressive episode during the previous 12 months; 15% reported seriously contemplating suicide, and 8% reported actually attempting suicide in the same period. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, and the Surgeon General (2009), there are several community-level protective factors that help youth avoid mental, emotional, and beh
Author: Cathy Toole
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the Hult International School of Business, diverse and culturally competent teams are more productive and achieve more objective success (Reynolds, 2016). During the Kentucky 4-H Leadership and International Program partnership with the Upward Bound Program program participants explored other cultures and the global competencies needed to become a successful leader. The activities were geared toward instilling in our participants the characteristics that will prepare them
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Through the 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth, including eight youth from Scott County developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered a sense of belonging thro
Author: Dominique Wood
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Livingston County is a rural county in western Kentucky. The rituals and traditions in the county are steeped in extracurricular sports such as softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and cheer leading. For youth that could not or had little success in joining a sports team or perhaps was not financially able to commit to the sometimes prohibitive costs of team sports, the summer was often proved sedentary for those youth.Recently, the school district has welcomed National Arche
Author: Janet Turley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Ryan Brown, Warren County teen, joined the 4-H Shooting Sports Program at 9 years old. While at shooting sports camp for the first time, a 4-H leader inspired him that he could do anything if he worked hard enough and that he would always have a support system in the 4-H shooting sports program. Since that first moment of inspiration, Ryan took on various leadership roles within his club- treasurer, reporter, and president of his club. He became a certified teen coach in rifle and ar
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults and communities experience direct benefits through stronger connections to youth. Young people re-energize adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership within their communities. Simpson County saw a 20% increase in voluntary giving to the 2018 Ag Tag Promotion Campaign though the County Clerk's Office. This was the largest percentage increase of any county in KY. T
Author: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In the 2015-16 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the national obesity rate for children ages 2-19 was 18.5%. In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control reported Kentucky youth in grades 9-12 had a 20% rate of obesity with an additional 16% of youth categorized as overweight. Kentucky is notoriously inactive, ranking 50th in the CDC’s 2017 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System with 34.4% of adults reporting no physical activity or exercise other than their regul
Author: Gregory Whitis
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
High School 9th & 10th Grade Leadership ProgramImportance: Our youth are not just leaders for tomorrow they are leaders for today. It is our responsibility to train foster and promote their leadership skills today. Twenty four youth were enrolled in the McCreary Central High School Gifted and Talented Leadership Program. The program was a collaborative effort between the Girted and Talented program and the Cooperative Extension Service.Educational Program: Extension coordinated with th
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Youth being court ordered to complete community service and other requirements based on poor choices, isn't new to Kentucky. The need to assist youth in new strategies has been discussed and researched by multiple agencies, throughout the years. One collaborative effort that is new and multi-dynamic to Bath County to address the needs of those youth that find themselves in the courts system, is between Bath County 4-H and Kentucky Courts of Justice.Andrea Myers, Court Designated Worker
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) survey is administered every two years to eighth grade students in the Muhlenberg County school system. In 2018, three hundred and twenty-three eighth grade students were surveyed. 42% of students reported they thought tobacco use is a problem in their middle school. 31% reported drug use is a program in their school. 21% reported being electronically bullied in the past year. 14% of students reported feeling depressed m
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
September 2015, I had been an agent in Christian County for approximately a month and a half and it was time for the first Teen Club meeting of the new program year. Another 4-H agent and myself set up the meeting room, prepare the agenda, got the icebreaker games out and waited. Only two teens showed up to that first meeting. So we cleaned up and said we'll see you next month. At the next meeting one teen attended and none the month after that. For the remainder of the program year we
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
This year, in an attempt to meet a need for life skills among middle-school age students, Carlisle County 4-H offered five Leadership & Life Skills Clubs during the Enrichment block. 117 students in grades 6, 7, and 8 took part. As part of the curriculum, youth nominated peers for office, gave campaign speeches, voted for officers, learned basic parliamentary procedure, analyzed community needs, decided on a service project, and made dog toys for our local Homeward Hounds Animal Rescue. In a
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In an effort to build the Purchase Area Teen leadership program in both size and quality, the Purchase Area Teen Council determined to continue the Purchase Area Teen Leadership Round-Up for Purchase Area youth in grades 6-12 for the second year. The event was designed by and for youth, with teens planning event details, teaching workshops and funshops, and promoting area and state level teen leadership opportunities. The Round-Up provided a six-hour learning opportunity in leadership. The day i
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 40 Developmental Assets identify the critical qualities, experiences and relationships that help young people become competent, caring and responsible adults. Caring is one those assets that 4-H members can master through community service. According to the Search Institute, young people who place a high value on caring are more likely to promote and model positive rather than negative behaviors. The Shelby County 4-H Teen Council members are learning these important skills throug
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Hopkins County 4-H participated in a multi-county 4-H Leadership Teen Ski Trip to Paoli Peaks, Indiana. Those involved was Christian, Livingston, and Muhlenberg County with 36 youth, and eight adults participating. During transportation to and from the event, some vehicles contained youth from more than one county which allowed for the youth to forge new relationships with youth from outside their home county. Within this adventuro
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Each year 4-H members from across the great state of Kentucky sit down and complete the Kentucky 4-H Achievement Application. The 4-H Achievement program is intended to recognize 4-H members for their accomplishments and to provide an incentive for youth to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities. This year two outstanding Christian County 4-H members submitted their applications for the Gold level. Brothers, Drew and Nick Sanderson have been actively involved in the Christian Count
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Christian County 4-H participated in a multi-county 4-H Leadership Teen Ski Trip to Paoli Peaks, Indiana. Those involved was Christian, Hopkins, Livingston, and Muhlenberg County with 36 youth, and eight adults participating. During this adventurous trip, some activities that were planned were Ice Breakers, Team Building Tower, and Follow My Lead. Each of the activities were meant to build the teens together, incorporate communication a
Author: Novella Froman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Experience Equals Success“Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.” -ALDOUS HUXLEY The Pike County 4-H Program is large, with over 3,700 in membership. We offer a variety of programs to fit the interest and the life skills for our youth to prepare for the work force. From communications to cooking, youth can pursue projects of their choice. The Pike County Extension District Board provides every child
Author: Misty Wilmoth
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Misty Wilmoth
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In order to address the need for youth leadership at the county and district level, a collaborative effort by LaRue, Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin and Meade counties was formed to conduct the eleventh year of the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy. The nine month program focused on developing teen participant’s leadership and communication skills. Through an application process, a total of 25 youth were selected for the 2018-2019 class. Monthly day-long sessions followed which covered such topics
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
19 Fayette County youth attended the 3 day Super Star Chef cooking camp for kids ages 9 to 12 years old. The Super Star chef is a program developed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension and The School of Human and Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition. The program teaches students how to make healthy recipes that they can take home and share with their families safely. Super Star Chef was presented by students from the University of Kentucky who are majoring in nutrition
Author: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 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: Rachel Guidugli
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Based on feedback from Kentucky 4-H professionals and Kentucky 4-H youth there was a need for educational focus that promotes productive and successful teens. The purpose of the Kentucky 4-H Promoting Productive Teens curriculum is to aide in the administration of high-quality programs that empower teens to become active and productive citizens in their community, which could lead to success after high school. The Kentucky 4-H Program partnered with the Gifted and Talented Program at McCreary Co
Author: Kevin Lindsay
Major Program: Leadership 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: Dominique Wood
Major Program: Leadership 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: Kindra Jones
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Grayson County 4-H has had a member on the state 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Board for two years, and in her second year, came to the 4-H Agent with the idea and desire to have an SET Club in the county. The agent strives to allow and foster the youth to bring new and innovative ideas and bring them to fruition. They discussed in length the ideas the member had, as well as the logistics to make it happen. The teen would be the primary leader and her older sister, now 4-H Alum, as th
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: Leadership 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: Madalyn Hale
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Lindsay Arthur
Major Program: Leadership 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: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: Leadership 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 acquainte
Author: Lois Carter
Major Program: Leadership 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: Kelly Woods
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
One National 4-H Youth Initiative is youth will gain life skills and experiences needed to emerge as effective leaders and contributing members of society. Oldham County 4-H strives to maintain a strong base of Community Clubs which are leader led. Relationships with leaders and 4-H community partnerships create an environment in which a young person can thrive developing life skills and leadership. In addition, the 4-H Council is focusing on efforts to maintain older youth. Pr
Author: William Adkins
Major Program: Leadership 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: Leadership 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: Leadership 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where 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 6-8)
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders
Author: Rhonda Jewell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Five Western Kentucky county 4-H agents – Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon and Trigg – joined forces to meet a need that presented across all county borders. Middle school students lacked opportunities to expand leadership potential and learn about community engagement. Under the direction of the county 4-H agents, four delegates were selected, through an application process, from each county to participate in a year-long leadership academy that would help them become aware of
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Christian County 4-H participated in a multi-county 4-H Leadership Teen Ski Trip to Paoli Peaks, Indiana. Those involved was Christian, Hopkins, Livingston, and Muhlenberg County with 36 youth, and eight adults participating. During this adventurous trip, some activities that were planned were Ice Breakers, Team Building Tower, and Follow My Lead. Each of the activities were meant to build the teens together, incorporate communicat
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
This year from Hardin County, 11 actively involved teens were able to attend and enjoy the annual 4-H Teen Conference held at the University of Kentucky campus. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference were: 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 networ
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In order to address the need for youth leadership at the county and district level, a collaborative effort by Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue and Meade counties was formed to conduct the eleventh year of the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy. The nine month program focused on developing teen participant’s leadership and communication skills. Through an application process, a total of 25 youth were selected for the 2018-2019 class. Monthly day-long sessions followed which covered such topics
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001). The fewer assets young people have, the more likely they are to engage in negative behaviors (Benson, 1997; Eccles & Gootman, 2002). The more assets that are provided to youth, the more likely they are to exhibit positive behaviors. Strong leadership and decision making skills are essential assets in helping sha
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: Leadership 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: Susan Campbell
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 schoo
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
In August of 2018 Elliott County 4-H Youth Development Agent, Katie Wallace, was approached by Dr. Mark Mains in hopes of creating a program for Kentucky Shooting Sports clubs that involved donating harvested deer to help fight food insecurity. After researching, Katie found a group that had this as their mission. Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry is a non-profit organization that works closely with deer hunters, meat processors, and food banks to provide lean, high quality protein. Through
Author: Krista Perry
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
To increase the need of teens in the Franklin County 4-H program, Teen Conference was promoted through multiple Medias. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are to develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, and to expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas. To gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth
Author: Katie Wallace
Major Program: Leadership 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: Anna Meador
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Allen County 4-H strives to teach its youth Leadership through the many programs, clubs and developmental activities we provide to our 4-H youth. Through leadership, youth can learn to become better equipped to lead and problem solve, in addition to skill development in communications, critical thinking, responsibility and contributing to group efforts. This February we hosted our first ever Leadership Lock-In, in which twelve youth and seven adult volunteers participated at the Allen
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership 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: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
SituationPediatric cancer not only affects the patient and their family, it impacts friends and classmates. The Bullitt County 4-H members knew of classmates who were undergoing chemotherapy and felt helpless. Partner(s)4H members (age 9 to 10) partnered with the Cedar Grove Elementary Beta Club and the Lebanon Junction Elementary Beta Club to …Educational Response…conduct a service project to benefit pediatric cancer patients. OutcomesInitialYouth contacted famil
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Univeresity of Kentucky : College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Kentucky 4-H Summit 2019 Dr. Rachel E. NobleAccording 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 impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Camp is a common topic in the 4-H world and in many communities. Recruitment and the rising cost is a difficult challenge Clay County has faced for several years. According the U.S. Census Bureau, 41.7 percent of the population is living below the federal poverty level in Clay County. Unfortunately, $225 for 4-H Camp is a luxury that almost all 4-Hers cannot afford.4-H Camp provides a safe learning environment where many positive learning opportunities and experiences take place. 4-Hers enga
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky 4-H Teen ConferenceJune 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 through n
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership is an invaluable skill that many individuals acquire at an early age, and strengthen throughout their lifetime. With the support of local community, 6 Clay County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to attend the 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference at the University of Kentucky. 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 are
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Teen Conference and Leadership Achievements4-HTeen Conference.This year 18 Butler county 4-H members and leaders attended 4-H Teen Conference. We always have a big group, 14 last year,This year we had 1 State 4-H Teen Council member, Two SET board members, Three 4-H Performing Arts Troupe and Communications Leadership Board members, and Luke Jacobs of Butler co. was elected KY 4-H State Vice President.Luke is such a fine young man who has worked diligently to make his dream of being a
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: Leadership 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 where 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 6-8)
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
The 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 the
Author: Valerie Stewart
Major Program: Leadership 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: Elijah Wilson
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Health experts agree that Kentucky faces significant challenges related to health. Consistently, Kentucky ranks towards the top in the number of people who are obese, use tobacco products, and do not get the recommended amount of physical activity. Another common unhealthy behavior that both high school students and adults have is that they drink a lot of drinks that are full of sugar. In addition to the negative consequences of drinking sugary beverages they also cost a lot of money. Often stud
Author: Anna Meador
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Allen County had five youth to participate in the 2019 Teen Summit Conference, joined by a Simpson County delegate.Five of Allen County’s youth participated in the 2019 4-H Teen Summit Conference during March. 4-H Teen Summit is a state wide Kentucky 4-H conference that seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activities through the middle school years, along with empowering youth to become active 4-H leaders on the local and state levels. Th
