Spike Prime

Author: Casey Townsend

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

McClean County and Carlisle, Kentucky are both rural populations with a large farming community.  With them being agricultural areas computer science is not a priority in preparing for future careers. 4-H Agents Nolan Petit and Cole Bell assessed the needs for clubs outside of the traditional model to start STEM clubs in their respective counties.  The results were overwhelming with the clubs becoming full.  Due to the high interest in STEM clubs, the 4-H agents requested a SPIKE

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CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families at Risk) Grant Supports Imagination Science Discovery Field Trip for Youth in Hardin County-Sept. 2024

Author: Chandra DeRamus

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Title: CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families at Risk) Grant Supports Field Trip for Youth in Hardin County-Sept. 2024Name: Chandra DeRamus, FCS Extension AgentPlanning Unit: Hardin County CESMajor Program: 4-H-Science, & TechnologyDate: 9/30/24 Within certain communities within Kentucky, families are faced with different challenge.  Among those challenges are rent increases, food increases, and the rising cost of utilities. When the cost of goods increase, that m

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4-H SET Club

Author: Kindra Jones

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Many families with school age children are seeking opportunities for their youth to have hands on science learning experiences. 4-H offers a wide variety of activities that can provide these experiences for the youth; from computer and digital sciences to physical sciences and more, there are experiences that pertain to all interest levels. Parent volunteers in Grayson County recently approached the agent about a 4-H SET Club, led by them and assisted by the agent as needed. The Club began in th

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"Find Your Yes Day" – The Ultimate Field Trip for Franklin County Youth

Author: MacKenzie Preece

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

"Find Your Yes Day" – The Ultimate Field Trip for Franklin County YouthDescribe the Issue or Situation: Franklin County youth face a growing need for healthy, positive engagement during out-of-school hours. Many students are unaware of the wide variety of extracurricular activities available to them locally, which could help them build skills, connect with peers, and stay out of trouble. Ensuring students have access to enriching opportunities and the support of caring adults is

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Creative Technology at William Wells Brown Elementary

Author: Genaea Sarantakos

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Fayette County 4-H established a relationship with William Wells Brown Elementary in 2023 with 4th grade instructors and the 21st Century Coordinator. For the past year we have been providing hands-on learning experiences in STEM to target this Title I school and community’s needs.Title I is a federal program that supports schools in FCPS that are above 50% free/reduced lunch status. The funds help increase family engagement and provide extra instructional services and

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Transportation Industry Professionals to Develop Cross Training Programs for Youth

Author: Casey Townsend

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has a high percentage of an aging workforce for skilled positions.  According to the 2022 Semi-Annual Report on Female and Minority Employment, 95.14% of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Personnel was a white verses 4.86% being minority.  As a pre-requisite to prepare more minorities for careers in the transportation industry, a 2-week residential camp is funded annually by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Federal Highway Administration to enco

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STEAM After-School Clubs

Author: Rebecca Hayes

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Describe the Issue or Situation.The Carter County Community Schools Initiative addressed that there are not enough direct after-school programs at school and there isn’t enough community involvement in the development of young people at school. Three of the top 15 priority issues highlighted in the Extension Community Assessment are youth life skills training opportunities, strengthening youth workforce readiness, and strengthening youth-adult or mentorship relationships.Describe the Outre

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4-H Programming Spreads to All County Schools

Author: Melissa Schenck

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Expanding the reach of the 4-H program across all area schools in Washington County, Kentucky, provides an excellent opportunity to engage a diverse group of students and foster essential life skills. Washington County is home to 4 public schools, including Washington County High School, North Washington Elementary, and Washington County Elementary, and Washington County Middle, as well as a private K-8th school. These systems serve a student population of over 1,600. By extending the 4-H progra

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