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It Starts With Us
Enhancing Personal Development through Leadership and Healthy Life Skills and Practices
Youth Leadership & Personal Development
Meagan Klee,
Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
As of 2013, Casey County has a population of 16,067. According to the 2013 Kid Count Data Book, 15.7% of youth are considered obese. With a median household income of $29,303, resources and education are lacking in the Casey County community. In-School, After School and summer activities keep youth involved and provide them with additional educational experiences that target personal development and growth.
Youth will develop self confidence and other healthy life practices. Youth will develop skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-world situations. Youth will understand the importance of having a good education and obtaining a job to receive an income. Youth will seek further education after high school and obtain skills to be applied in the workforce.
Youth will be proficient in communication and team building skills and will take on leadership positions through school and community programs. Youth will communicate effectively, make well-informed and effective decisions, and become self-sufficient. Youth will apply knowledge & skills gained when seeking/applying for jobs and other opportunities. Youth will improve their self-image and gain confidence to address issues of bullying, tobacco and drug use among their peers and in the community.
Youth will increase their knowledge in areas of agriculture, family & consumer sciences, natural sciences, health & nutrition, communication, leadership, and life skills. This will allow youth to be more adept in society.
Intermediate Outcome: Teen Leadership Development through YELP (Youth Engagement Leadership Program)
Indicator: Increase in teen enrollment in 4-H programs, increase in teens participating in district, state and national programs.
Method: One-on-one discussions, evaluations
Timeline: Begin in the Fall
Intermediate Outcome: Environmental Awareness
Indicator: Increase in recycling in schools and community, decrease in open trash burning, littering, and other environmentally hazardous practices, participation in Environmental Education Field Days/Camps
Method: Obtain city and county statistics; interview youth, teachers, parents; pre and post assessment
Timeline: Begin with School Year
Intermediate Outcome: Positive Self-Image & Mentorship
Indicator: Decrease in youth bullying, alcohol, tobacco & drug use; increase in self confidence and communication skills
Method: Interviews with youth, teachers & parents
Timeline: Starting in the Fall
Audience: Youth 9-12 years old
Project or Activity: 4-H School Clubs
Content or Curriculum: Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, Building a Health, Wealthy Future, Professor Popcorn, Character Counts
Inputs: Casey County Board of Education MOA
Date: August - May
Audience: Teens 12-18 years old
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit, 4-H Teen Conference, Issues Conference, Casey County 4-H Teen Club, District 5 4-H Teen Council
Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development
Inputs: Community Volunteers & Parents; United Way Funds
Date: August - July
Audience: Youth 9-18 years old
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp, Cloverbud Camp, Shooting Sports Camp; Environmental Camp
Content or Curriculum: Positive Life Skills, Leadership & Communication Skills
Inputs: Community Volunteers & Parents; United Way Funds
Date: April, July
Audience: Youth 12-17 years old
Project or Activity: Teen Talk, Truth & Consequences, Reality Store, LIFE 101, APES Program, Farm Safety Day
Content or Curriculum: state-supported curriculum
Inputs: Community Volunteers & Parents; Casey County Board of Education MOA
Date: August - May
Audience: Youth 9-18 years old
Project or Activity: Expressive Arts: 4-H Demonstration, Speech, Variety Show, Poster, Writing Contest
Content or Curriculum: state-supported curriculum
Inputs: Community Volunteers & Parents; Casey County Board of Education MOA
Date: August - May
Audience: Youth 9-18 years old
Project or Activity: Country Ham Project, Livestock Club, I Love Cows Essay Contest
Content or Curriculum: state-supported curriculum
Inputs: Community Volunteers & Parents
Date: September - October
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Major Program: Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs)
The Casey County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences P.A.W.S. (Physical Activity With Soul) program just completed their first Activity Challenge. Three adults, one youth and two canines participated in a 3.2 mile nature hike at Lake Cumberland State Park. Participants reported they would be adding more nature hikes to their physical activity utilizing state, local and national parks. They also reported a reduction in stress and an overall sense of well-being as a result o
Author: Meagan Klee
Major Program: Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours
With the efforts of the Casey County School System, the Casey County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP), and the Casey Youth Coalitions, all Casey County school grounds are tobacco free. The Casey County High School Resource Officer reported that there are hardly any infractions of smoking on campus or in the bathrooms. However, Juuling/vaping/e-cigarettes have become an increasing concern with our students in high school and middle school. The device is difficult to detect as it can easil
Author: Meagan Klee
Major Program: Specialty Camps (overnight camps that take place outdoors)
Environmental Education programs bring school children to camp to learn about the natural world out in nature. For the past two years, Casey County 4-H has coordinated a 4-H Environmental Education Field Day with the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp.With the dedication of the Walnut Hill Elementary (WHE) teachers and staff, Casey County planned and carried out the first Overnight 4-H Environmental Education Camp in Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp history. The teaching staff at WHE worked diligently in arrangin
Author: Meagan Klee
Major Program: Summer Residential Camps
4-H Ca4-H Camp provides the opportunity for youth to experience time away from home, meet new people, and learn life skills. The youth attending 4-H Camp participate in activities that focus on teamwork, physical activity, and personal development.4-H Camp is one of the most popular 4-H activities in Casey County, with youth asking about camp all year long. To keep youth and their parents well-informed, 4-H Camp dates are publicized as soon as they are set and Save the Dates are mailed to indivi
Author: Meagan Klee
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
February is 4-H Health Month in Kentucky and 4-H programs are encouraged to include additional health programs throughout the month.To encourage additional physical activity among Casey County youth, elementary school teachers were asked to increase physical activity during school hours, in addition to recess and PE class. Teachers log the day, type of activity, and the duration of the activity throughout the month. At the end of the month, the grade at each school who has logged the most additi
