Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Leadership, Life Skills and Social Responsibility
Positive LIfe Style Choices
Junior Cecil
4-H Youth Development Programming
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
4-H Health Core Curriculum
Extension is committed to engaging, educating and empowering the youth of Clinton County to make responsible decisions in their life. Through partnerships between 4-H Youth Development and the Clinton County School System and other community originations, it has been identified that there is a continued need for our partnerships to provide quality educational programming to students in grades 4-12 in Clinton County. 4-H programming provides leadership opportunities, the ability to communicate in a positive manner, to learn by doing and teaches 4-Hers that being safe is a necessity for positive youth development. The Clinton County 4-H Council feels that is necessary to focus on these areas and by doing so will engage the youth of Clinton County in positive youth development and positive lifestyle choices.
Through positive 4-H youth development programming in Clinton County youth will have a positive experience that will improve their leadership, citizenship and ability to become a confident contributing member of their community. Youth will have the opportunity to gain independence and practice social skills such as communication and team work. They will commit to continued lifelong personal development and have positive interactions with adult role models. Youth will learn to be organized which will assist them in their personal lives as well as their professional lives. Through these experiences and interactions youth will become knowledgeable citizens in their communities by being able to contribute to their school, be active in their community and a productive member of society. They will feel comfortable and even desire to take on leadership roles in their community. Youth in Clinton County will be influenced to make healthy lifestyle choices and become productive citizens.
Through positive 4-H experiences youth will begin to have more self confidence in their personal skills and abilities. Youth will become more informed by the world around them and develop a sense of pride in their community and use practical living skills to make effective decisions. Youth will speak in public and will communicate and listen to more effectively with peers and adults. They will work on 4-H projects that will allow them to work towards goals and experience the process of planning. They will learn Parliamentary Procedure, to identify community service opportunities and practice their leadership skills. They will be able to utilize their creativity and improve on goal setting and decision making skills.
Through developing leadership, how to communicate more effectively and working well with others, 4-H participants will learn more about the core curriculum areas of Science, Engineering and Technology, Animal Science, Communications, Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, Leadership and Natural Resources. Youth will be able to expand their interests and abilities through projects and experience’s in the areas. They will be introduced to decision making skills, how to think independently and how to be courteous to others. They will have the opportunity to complete projects, thus gaining a sense of accomplishment, pride, valuable life lessons and communication skills. Youth will be able to gain new interests and have positive social interaction with both other youth and adults. They will begin the process of problem-solving, decision making, display positive attitude and show enthusiasm for their 4-H program.
Long term outcomes: Youth will use their improved leadership skills, citizenship and life skills to become productive citizens and serve as role models for their peers, parents and their community.
Indicator: Youth will demonstrate knowledge, service and compassion in various areas as they become involved in social and civic organizations.
Method: Increased community and 4-H involvement, participant recruitment, surveys, personal observation, interviews, focus groups, level of 4-H involvement, achievement awards.
Time lime: Annually 2016-2020
Intermediate outcomes:
Youth will be more comfortable in public settings and communicating with adults. Youth will have increased confidence and knowledge.
Indicator: Youth continue to stay involved in 4-H projects and seek additional projects to continue to build skills. Youth will participate in 4-H contests and broaden their interest’s areas. Youth will step into leadership roles in their 4-H program, school and community.
Method: Personal observations, project completion, increased community involvement, increased participation and involvement in 4-H, Leaders and education feedback.
Time Line: Annually 2016-2020
Initial Outcome: Youth will complete 4-H projects, attend 4-H events and become involved in community programs and actively participate in 4-H programming.
Indicator: Youth will join an in-school or after school club and take on an active role in activities, youth will complete 4-H projects and speeches thus demonstrating interest in 4-H programs.
Method: Increased participation and involvement, inviting other youth to participate, personal observation, interviews, surveys and input form adults.
Time Line: Annually 2016-2020
Audience: 4-H school clubs grade 4-12
Projects or Activities: Snap Circuits, club officer elections, club volunteering and community service, Natural resource education, speech and demonstrations and Rockets
Content or Curriculum: 4-H communications, Parliamentary procedure, character education and step up to leadership
Inputs: 4-H volunteers, Clinton County Board of Education, teachers, Family Resource and Youth Service Centers.
Date: Monthly 2019-2020
Audience: 4-H camp participants
Project or Activities: camp, camp orientation and counselor orientation
Content or Curriculum: UK Training and orientation material and bullying training from UK and national 4-H environmental projects
Inputs: Multicounty Extension Services, adult and teen volunteers and camp staff
Date: Summer 2020
Audience: 4-H teens, grades 7-12
Project or Activities: 4-H teen council
Content or Curriculum: Leadership, team building and community service
Inputs: Efforts of 4-H agent, staff assistant and other Extension staff, 4-H state staff, volunteers, 4-H council members, school administration, district board members and others. Promotion through website, newspaper, local business, etc… 4-H curriculum, supplies, equipment and facilities, such as, local schools, the Clinton County Extension Office and other support, inputs and resources needed.
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: 4-H teens, 8th graders
Project or Activities: 4-H Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: Leadership development, financial awareness and education
Inputs: Efforts of 4-H agent, staff assistant, other extension staff, 4-H state staff, volunteers, 4-H council members, 4-H teen council members, school administration, district board members and other volunteers. Promotion through website, newspaper, radio, newsletters and local business, etc. 4-H curriculum, supplies, equipment and facilities such as local schools, Clinton County Extension Office, other supports, inputs and resources as needed.
Date: Spring 2020
Audience: 4-H youth age 9-19
Project or Activities: 4-H Communications, (speeches and demonstrations)
Content or Curriculum: Communications, leadership, competitions, self-confidents and life skills
Inputs: Efforts of 4-H agent, staff assistant, extension staff, 4-H state staff, volunteers, 4-H council members, school administration, district board members and others; Promotion through website, newspaper, radio, newsletter, local business, etc.
Date: 2019-2020
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service empowers communities to respond to challenges they face and reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic has been no different. One of the first challenges identified was that health care facilities throughout the state did not have enough personal protective equipment for frontline workers to do their jobs during the pandemic. Cooperative Extension staff collaborated with Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) across the state to help address the lac
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The Clinton County 4-H Adventure club is a club that is designed for High School Students at the Clinton County High School. 4-H gets left behind at the High School level unless you are a 4-H camp teen leader. Since the inception of our 4-H Adventure club we have seen a rise of high school students that want to be involved in 4-H activities. We feel it to be a valuable part of positive youth development for 4-Hers to be well rounded in several activities. There a total of
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H College and Career Readiness (8-12 Grade Only)
Clinton County 4-Hers had a unique opportunity this summer for employment. Clinton County got a new boat ramp called Rowena Marina. The management at Rowena reach out to the local extension office for help locating honest and hardworking young people that would like to work this summer. I was pleased that they felt like they could call on Clinton County's 4-H Youth Development for help. I met with the Rowena Marina dock management and restaurant management one a Satur
