4-H Youth Development - Leadership
4-H Youth Development Education
Prim, Farley, Agnew, Harney, Reilly
Volunteer Development
Leadership
Camping
Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky 4-H. The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for youth and families to help improve their leadership ability and create a positive impact on their future. Leadership opportunities for youth create a setting that reduces the access of youth to risk factors that can negatively impact their success. Basic leadership knowledge & skills are essential for success in almost any field. The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. Employers look for leadership skills in future employees. Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the 4-H program is a priority. By assisting the development of leadership skills in today’s youth, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow (Unlock Your Leadership Potential, University of Florida, 2017).
Communities are equipped with competent, effective leaders. Youth will engage others to initiate projects. They will participate in civic engagement. Campers will become a trained counselor at camp in their future.
Youth will put skills into practice by becoming more engaged and take on leadership roles. They will become more engaged in non-formal leadership roles which increases involvement and action. Youth will be inclusive of all individuals. They will volunteer and participate in community service.
Youth will increase knowledge of effective leadership skills available through the Extension service programs. They will develop and enhance their leadership skills.
Long-Term Outcome: Campers will become camp counselors
Indicator: measured through the application process
Method written, verbal & interview
Timeline: Feb-April 2022
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities.
Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups
Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations
Timeline: July 2021-June 2022
Initial Outcome: Youth will be involved in discussing 4-H leadership opportunitiesIndicator: number of youth and adults will receive leadership training
Method: leadership training programs, observations
Timeline: July 2021-June 2022
Audience: Teens, age 15-19 years old
Project or Activity: Junior Counselor Training
Content: Curriculum: State 4-H counselor modules, ACA Standards, University Camp Policies
Inputs: paid staff, volunteers, facilities, district board funds
Date: July 2021
Audience: 4-H'ers and community leadership students
Project or Activity: 4-H Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: Parliamentary Procedure/4-H Officer Handbooks
Inputs: paid staff, 4-H Leaders, volunteers, facilities, district board funds
Date: November 2021
Audience: 4-H Teen Club MembersProject or Activity: leadership trainings/community service projects
Content or Curriculum: state supported materials
Inputs: paid staff, volunteers, community partners, district board funds
Date: July 2021-June 2022
Audience: Extension Volunteers
Project or Activity: KY Volunteer Forum 2022
Content or Curriculum: Volunteer education, networking, and recognition
Inputs: paid staff, volunteers, district board funds, Durr Foundation
Date: February 24-26, 2022, Lexington KY
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Author: Sherri Farley
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
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Major Program: Leadership
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Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Leadership
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