Skills Development through Youth DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Russell County CES

Title:
Skills Development through Youth Development
MAP:
Skills Development through Youth Development
Agents Involved:
4-H agent and assistant(s)
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agriculture
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Science, Engineering, and Technology
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Natural Resources
Situation:

Youth desire a chance to develop their skills in areas that interest them (mastery) while at the same time experiencing belonging, and developing meaningful relationships with caring adults.  Youth development through 4-H and other youth-serving programs bring positive self-worth to individuals over their lifetime.  They are able to set goals and develop and action plan to achieve.  They are more likely to have confidence in their abilities, engage in community issues, be civic focused, and make positive choices that lead to a more stable life.  They are more likely to return volunteer time to their organization as adults so they can mentor and provide positive youth development opportunities.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  Youth learn and implement natural resource conservation practices.

Indicator:   25% of participants encourage recycling at home

Method:  post-program evaluation; youth participate in a recycling program through 4-H

Timeline:  spring


Outcome:  Youth learn electricity concepts and construct circuits.

Indicator:  50% of youth can follow a pattern to complete a circuit

Method:  observation

Timeline:  winter


Outcome:  Youth produce art and/or SET projects that can be entered into fairs.

Indicator:  1/3 of youth produce a quality final project

Method:   observation and scoresheets

Timeline:  conclusion of program


Outcome:  County meets or exceeds state 4-H camp attendance expectations

Indicator:  camp attendance

Method:  final count of camp attendees

Timeline:  summer


Outcome:  sewing and needlework projects completed

Indicator:   ½ of participants advance their knowledge and skills in sewing and needlework

Method:  scoresheets from county and state fairs

Timeline:  conclusion of project and fairs


Outcome:  Food and Nutrition programs

Indicator:  youth gain knowledge and skills to prepare food and make healthy food choices

Method:  observation; post-program evaluation

Timeline:  September-February

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Youth

          Activity/Project:   4-H Shooting Sports

          Content/Curriculum:  state 4-H shooting sports guidelines

          Inputs:  volunteer leaders; practice facility

          Date:  year-round programming

 

          Activity/Project:  electricity and energy education

          Content/Curriculum:  state and national 4-H curricula

          Inputs:  volunteers; curricula; Snap Circuits

          Date:  during school year

 

          Activity/Project:  4-H Camp

          Content/Curriculum:  camp schedule

          Inputs:  attendees; volunteers; financial donations

          Date:  summer 2022

 

          Activity/Project:  Arts projects (including visual, music, theater, photography, etc.)

          Content/Curriculum:  4-H curricula

          Inputs:  volunteers; financial support for arts resources; cameras

          Date:  throughout program year during evenings and/or daycamps

 

          Activity/Project:  science, engineering, and technology programs

          Content/Curriculum:  resources on KY 4-H SET website

          Inputs:  volunteers; hands-on kits; off-site location if needed

          Date: throughout  program year

 

          Activity/Project:  sewing day camps

          Content/Curriculum:  state and national 4-H sewing resources

          Inputs:  volunteers: meeting space: sewing machines, fabric, and notions

          Date:  summer 2022

 

          Activity/Project:  needlework programs

          Content/Curriculum:  4-H needlework handbook

          Inputs:  volunteers; meeting space; yarn, fabric, threads, needles, etc.

          Date:  winter/spring

 

          Activity/Project:  cooking program

          Content/Curriculum:  national 4-H curricula; Super Star Chef curricula

          Inputs:  volunteers; meeting space; cooking utensils and ingredients

          Date:  September-March; summer day camps

 



Success Stories

Life Skills in the Kitchen

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Life Skills in the Kitchen

The Russell Co. 4-H program presented a series of beginner cooking activities to young people in the county. Life skill development is a need identified by the County Extension Council and local 4-H Council.  Cooking with young people lets them develop their math and reading skills as well as teaching life skills and promoting healthy eating.  Young people will usually try any recipe that they help cook which gives them opportunities to develop their taste for new, healthy foods. &nbsp

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Happy Campers

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Camping

Happy Campers

The 4-H camping program has been a longtime tradition in the 4-H Youth Development summer programming.  According to the Journal of Extension (December 2009), youth that attend 4-H camp generally make improvements in the areas of independent living, self-esteem, leadership, social skills, character development, decision-making, and citizenship (J. Hedrick, et al).  Russell County 4-H promoted the program, recruited volunteer leaders, helped develop the schedule, recruited class teacher

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Keeping Trees Healthy

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Natural Resources

Russell County 4-H presented a program on tree care as part of an ongoing series focused on plants.  Approximately 200 youth participated in the program.  The youth learned to identify the major parts of the tree and the function on each part.  They also learned to count tree rings and how that weather and seasonal changes impact tree growth.  The youth then hypothesized about tree scarring (i.e. fire, insect damage, tree crowding, etc.).  A few weeks after the program,

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From Russell Springs to Louisville through a Shutter Lens!!

Author: Laura Rogers

Major Program: Agriculture

From Russell Springs to Louisville through a Shutter Lens!!

Kentucky State University's Small Farm Program and Beginning Farmer Project, in collaboration with the University of Kentucky 4H agent Christy Martin of Russell County, worked together to form a photography club for 4H and clover buds students.4H clients met once a month to learn the proper techniques for photography. A few subjects covered were the rule of thirds, foreground,  background techniques, and focus. After class discussion, the participants photographed agriculture subjects,

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A Little Dirt and Succulent Plants Awarded Blue Ribbons at the County Fair!!!

Author: Laura Rogers

Major Program: Small Farm Management

Kentucky State University's Small Farm Program and Beginning Farmer Project, in collaboration with the University of Kentucky 4H agent Christy Martin of Russell County, worked together to teach succulent classes for 4H and clover buds students.The material covered in the classes was the proper technique to plant a dish garden with succulent plants. Why succulents do very well in a dish garden, and other plants will not prosper. We instructed students on a succulent water storage system, the

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