Kenton County CES

Title:

4-H camp, teen conference, teen summit, Issues Conference

MAP:

4-H Youth Development

Agents Involved:

Donahue, Kelley

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering, and Technology

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Communications and Expressive Arts

Situation:

Why participate in one of Kentucky 4-H overnight programs? The American Camping Association says, " With depression, anxiety, and addiction rates high among adolescents (Keyes, 2006), and many youth engaged in relational aggression and other damaging social practices like bullying, there is clearly a need to find effective interventions to improve social skills, relationships, and overall well-being in our young people. Camp professionals know from experience that camp can serve as a positive, often life-changing, psychological intervention for youth."  At 4-H overnight programs is when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, youth learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether youth are attending classes on the University Campus at Teen Conference, or exploring nature & conquering new heights at 4-H Camp, they are becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memories and life skills that will last a lifetime.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.

• Youth will attend higher education programs

• Youth will have the skills to solve problems that come up in life.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual basis.

• Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe in their success.

• Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.

Initial Outcomes:

• Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.

• Youth learn skills needed to communicate with others.

• Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.

• Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.

Evaluation:

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: youth 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H overnight Camping
Content or Curriculum: 4-H camp program
Inputs:
Agent
Youth from Kenton County
Date: Summer 2020

Audience:  Teen youth
Project or Activity: Teen Conference
Content or Curriculum: State agenda
Inputs:
Agent
Teens from Kenton County
Date: Summer 2020

Audience:  Middle school Youth
Project or Activity: Teen Summit
Content or Curriculum: State Agenda
Inputs:
Agent
Middle school youth Kenton county
Date: Fall 2019

Audience: Teen youth
Project or Activity: Issues Conference
Content or Curriculum: State agenda
Inputs:
Agent
Teens from Kenton County
Date: Fall 2019

Success Stories