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Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
22736 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
35140 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
25890 |
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
48045 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
22804 |
The 4H program is teaching young people valuable home economics skills that are becoming less common nowadays. According to the Daily Mail, 7 out of 10 youth dont know how to sew a button. Through the program, they are learning to use sewing machines, identify machine parts, use an iron, follow patterns, and sew straight seams. They even made pillowcases with sleeves and bodies to practice their skills. The group has planned to sew over 90 pillowcases for a local nursing home as a service projec...
