Campbell County CES

Title:

4-H Youth Development - Leadership

MAP:

4-H Youth Development Education

Agents Involved:

Prim, Farley, Agnew, Neltner, Butsch, New

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Leadership

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

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 2024
  
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities. 
Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups
Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations
Timeline: July 2023-June 2024
  
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 2023-June 2024

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 2023

 

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 2023

 
 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 2023-June 2024

 

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