Skills Development through Youth DevelopmentPlan of Work

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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


Outcome: Renewable Resources are chosen over non-renewable resources

Indicator: youth can recognize renewable resources vs. Nonrenewable resources

Method: observation; post-program evaluation

Timeline: Winter 2023

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 2023

 

 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: fall/winter

 

Activity/Project:  sewing day camps

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

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

Date:  throughout program year

 

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

 

Activity/Project: activity on renewable resources

Content/Curriculum: National Ag in the Classroom matrix

Inputs: volunteers; meeting space; youth; demonstration supplies

Date: Winter 2023



Success Stories

Exploring 4-H Day Camp

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Leadership

Exploring 4-H Day Camp

Several youth from ages 9-13 participated in an “Exploring 4-H Day Camp” in the summer of 2022.  Since the pandemic has required a rebuilding of the 4-H and Cooperative Extension Service programs, this day camp allowed younger youth to experience part of the array of activities and disciplines that 4-H had to offer.  The day began with learning about archery and shooting sports.  The youth learned the parts of a bow as well as safety protocols before actually getting o

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Making the Best Better in Shooting Sports

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Natural Resources

Making the Best Better in Shooting Sports

Russell County 4-H began its shooting sports program in the mid-1980s and was one of the first programs in the state of Kentucky.  Kentucky 4-H is a nationally recognized program that fosters life skill development and positive youth development through healthy competition, service, leadership, and education.  Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in the four overarching concepts of mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity

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Making Memories in the Kitchen

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Making Memories in the Kitchen

The Russell County 4-H program offered a series of cooking classes to elementary school youth.  The youth learned basic kitchen life skills such as reading a recipe, measuring ingredients, mixing ingredients, using small appliances, using an oven, and cooking/baking safety.  Teaching youth to cook not only instills basic skills for living, it also promotes responsibility, healthy eating habits, and self-sufficiency.  At the end of the program, the all of the youth indicated that t

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Hands-On Science

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Hands-On Science

The Russell Co. 4-H program presented a series of science activities in collaboration with the fourth grade classrooms in the Russell Co. School System. The program was presented to more than 225 youth.  Science is part of the core curriculum for this grade as well as one of Kentucky 4-H’s seven core curricula areas.  Over the school year, the students were presented with learning opportunities in the areas of general science/careers in science and using the scientific method for

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Educating our community Through Art

Author: Christina A. Martin

Major Program: Arts and Community Health

Russell Co. 4-H youth created a collaborative art project for display for heart health month (February).  Three hundred sixty-five youth, created Piet Mondrian hearts using the primary color pallet.  By looking at the work of this artist, youth could see how primary colors can be used in art-making.  These hearts were displayed at Russell County Public Library along with Cooperative Extension Service literature related to cardiovascular health; the public was also provided with CE

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