Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Leadership, Citizenship, Heath & Life Skills Among Youth
Youth Development Programming
Jessica Morris (4-HYD)
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Over the last 5 years, Wolfe County 4-H, as well at Wolfe County Extension have experienced growth in programming and community involvement. While this is a positive improvement, the Wolfe County District Board, County Extension Council and 4-H Council have indicated through discussion and surveys that they want to keep the momentum moving in this direction and expand programming for the youth here in Wolfe County.
Partnering organizations (Wolfe County School System, Wolfe County Youth Service Center & Family Resource, other community organizations) have indicated that there is a continued need for our partnership to continue to provide quality educational programming to the youth (K-12) here in Wolfe County. Therefore, Wolfe County 4-H will continue to focus on the Core Curriculum Areas and provide positive youth development opportunities for every child in Wolfe County.
(Reviewed 05/2018, HG, JM)
Through positive 4-H Youth Development programming in Wolfe County, the youth will improve skills such as leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Being actively engaged with positive role models in our community, our youth will be able to take on leadership roles, be productive active members of our society all while making healthy lifestyle choices.
(Reviewed 05/2018, HG, JM)
Through positive 4-H Youth Development programming in Wolfe County, the youth will gain self confidence in their skills and abilities which will contribute to their success in our society. By participating in positive programming, projects and service learning opportunities youth will enhance skills that are essential for goal setting, decision making and completion of a task.
(Reviewed 05/2018, HG, JM)
Through developing leadership, citizenship, health and life skills among youth the 4-H Core Curriculum areas of SET (Science, Engineering & Technology), Health, Animal Science, Natural Resources, Communications, Family & Consumer Sciences, and leadership. Youth will gain interest and expand their knowledge in these areas and as a result their enthusiasm for the entire 4-H Youth Development Program will increase allowing us to expand their knowledge in other areas as well.
(Reviewed 05/2018, HG, JM)
Initial Outcome: Youth will complete projects, attend events and will increase their involvement in programs
Indicator: Youth join a club, camp, or conference demonstrating an interest in 4-H
Method: Increased participation and involvement, encouraging peers to attend programming, observation, surveys
Timeline: 1-12 months
Intermediate Outcome: Youth have increased interest and knowledge.
Indicator: Youth stay involved in prior programming and expand interest to other programming.
Method: increased participation, surveys, observations
Timeline: 1-4 years
Long-term Outcome: Youth will improve their leadership, citizenship, health and life skills to become productive citizens
Indicator: Youth can be seen demonstrating these skills in our community.
Method: Increased community & 4-H Involvement, surveys, observations
Timeline: 4 Years or until youth ages out of program
(Reviewed 05/2018, HG, JM)
Audience: 4-H Teens (Grades 7-12)
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Leadership Academy
Content or Curriculum: Leadership
Inputs: Efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: Grades 9-12
Project or Activity: Issue's Conference, Teen Conference, Truth & Consequences
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development, Community Service, Drug Prevention
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: Grades K-12
Project or Activity: Reality Store, Dollars & Sense, Budgeting
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development, Financial Awareness & Education, Family Consumer Science
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date: 2017-2020
Audience: Grades 6-8
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, Teambuilding, Community Service, Communications
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: All Youth (9-19)
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, Teambuilding, Community Service, Communications, Life Skills
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: All Youth (9-19)
Project or Activity: Communications (Speeches and Demonstrations)
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, Team building, Communications, Life Skills, Self Confidence
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: All Youth (9-19)
Project or Activity: School Enrichment
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, Teambuilding, Community Service, Communications, Life Skills, SET, Health, Family Consumer Science
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: Grades 3-4
Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness Series
Content or Curriculum: Leadership,Communications, Life Skills, Health, Animal Science
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: All Youth (9-19)
Project or Activity: Livestock Club/ Skillathon Team
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, Teambuilding, Community Service, Communications, Life Skills, Animal Science and Agriculture
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
Audience: All Youth (9-19)
Project or Activity: Ham Club
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, Communications, Life Skills, Animal Science, Food Preservation, Family Consumer Science
Inputs: efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media
Date:2017-2020
(Reviewed 04/2018, HG, JM)
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
In Wolfe County we are have a Kentucky Water Alliance Coordinator. Together the Coordinator (Laura Gregory), Family Resource Center Directors and the Wolfe County Agent for 4-H partnered together to provide a unique learning opportunity for all of the 4th and 5th graders in Wolfe County. Each of the three elementary schools had a separate day where they traveled to Frankfort. 104 students and 15 teachers boarded the Kentucky State University "Thorobred" boat on the Kentucky River at Ri
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: 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: 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
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Over the last 4 years, Wolfe County 4-H has partnered with the two local Family Resource Centers to provide the Countdown to Kindergarten program to get incoming kindergartners ready for school. When we started, 31% of incoming 5 year olds were ready for school. We developed a program that teaches them the skills they need in order to be deemed kindergarten ready but successful as well. They attend 5 sessions with their parents from January to June. Then in July we have the students only for 5 s
