Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Leadership, Life Decision Making Skills, Increase Financial Planning and Social Responsibility
Positive LIfe Style Choices
Junior Cecil
Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
Communications and Expressive Arts
Science, Engineering, and Technology
Natural Resources
Extension continues to be committed to engaging, educating and empowering the youth of Clinton County. Our goal is to help them make responsible decisions in their life through partnerships between 4-H Youth Development, the Clinton County School System and other community organizations. 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 and support the prevention of school violence and bullying. 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, positive lifestyle choices and Money Management.
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 with better life decision choices. Youth will have the opportunity to gain independence and practice social skills such as communication and teamwork. 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 and stand up against school violence and bulling. Youth in Clinton County will be influenced to make healthy lifestyle choices and become productive citizens also reducing debt and increasing savings for better financial planning.
Through positive 4-H experiences youth will begin to have more self confidence in their personal skills and abilities and be able to speak out against violence and bullying. 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. Youth will have a better financial plan to reduce their debt and focus on increasing their savings.
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 experiences in the areas. They will be introduced to decision making skills, have better financial planning, 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.
Timeline: Annually 2020-2024
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.
Timeline: Annually 2020-2024
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 2020-2024
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: 4-H camp participants, school aged youth from 4th to 12th grade
Project or Activities: Camp, camp orientation, counselor orientation, classroom clubs, mental health Mondays and other 4-H lead programs
Content or Curriculum: UK Training and orientation material and bullying training from UK and national 4-H environmental projects
Inputs: Multicounty Extension Services, adults and teen volunteers, camp staff and schoolteachers and other professionals.
Date: Annually 2020-2024
Learning Opportunities:
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: Annually, 2020-2024
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: 4-H teens, 8thgraders
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: Annually, spring 2020-2024
Learning Opportunities:
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: Annually, 2020-2024
