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Campbell County CES

Title:
4-H Youth Development - Leadership
MAP:
4-H Youth Development Education
Agents Involved:
Prim, Farley, Agnew, Harney, Butsch, New
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Volunteer Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Camping
Situation:

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).

Long-Term Outcomes:

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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

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. 

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will increase knowledge of effective leadership skills available through the Extension service programs. They will develop and enhance their leadership skills.

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Campers will become camp counselors 
 Indicator: measured through the application process 
 Method written, verbal & interview 
 Timeline: Feb-April 2023
 
 
 
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities. 
 Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups 
 Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations 
 Timeline: July 2022-June 2023 
 
 
 
Initial Outcome: Youth will be involved in discussing 4-H leadership opportunities 

Indicator: number of youth and adults will receive leadership training 

Method: leadership training programs, observations 

Timeline: July 2022-June 2023 

Learning Opportunities:


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 2022

 

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 2022 

 
 
Audience: 4-H Teen Club Members 

Project or Activity: leadership training and service learning projects 
Content or Curriculum: state-supported materials, national 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: paid staff, volunteers, community partners, district board funds 
Date: July 2022-June 2023

 

Audience: Extension Volunteers

Project or Activity: KY Volunteer Forum 2024
Content or Curriculum: Volunteer education, networking, and recognition
Inputs: paid staff, volunteers, district board funds, Durr Foundation
Date: February  2024, Lexington KY

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