Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Life Skills
Youth Development
Tony Rose
4-H Youth Development Programming
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the 2015 Kids County Data Book, Adair County Ranks 28th overall in the state in the 16 Key Indicators of child well being. Research consistently shows a correlation between involvement in the arts, academic success and civic engagement. Unfortunately, there has been a sharp decrease over the years in Arts programs in our schools.
Maximize or extend resources to maintain or increase financial.
Gain and maintain employment through life skill development.
4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher learning.
Youth use their communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H or other organizations.
Apply practical living skills to advance education or employability
Examine personal and financial stability on a regular basis (at least annually).
Youth construct and give a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing.
Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making
Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future
Youth and adults will understand the decision-making process
Youth and adults gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action
Participants will identify short, medium and long term personal goals and objectives related to maintaining and improving their financial stability.
Youth research a presentation topic prior to developing a speech or demonstration.
Youth write an outline, including an introduction, body and conclusion for their speech or demonstration.
Youth create a formal presentation, speech or outline using the written outline.
Youth be prepared to present before their family, a group of their peers(such as at a 4-H club
meeting) and a school or county qualifying event.
Initial Outcome: Participants will learn workforce preparation, independent living, communication, and life skills.
Indicator: Number of youth/adults participating in workforce preparation, communication and life skill development programs
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: March-May, 2019
Intermediate Outcomes: Better understanding of themselves and their future
Indicator: Number of youth competing/presenting in communication or interview/resume contests; adults completing a money management plan
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2018-May 2019
Long-term Outcomes: Young adults will be gainfully employed and can communicate effectively with others
Indicator: Number of people entering the workforce; Number of participants using their communication skills to teach workshops beyond the county level
Method: Observation, Written Evaluations, Interviews, Pre- and Post-Tests
Timeline: September 2018-May 2019
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense
Content or Curriculum: Dollars and Sense
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, School Officials, Community Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: October 2018
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Communications programs
Content or Curriculum: State Communications Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, School Officials, Community Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: September 2018-May 2019
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: Reality Store Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, School Officials, Community Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: November 2018
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Truth and Consequences Program
Content or Curriculum: State supported Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, School Officials, Community Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: November 2018
Project or Activity: 4-H After School Programs
Content or Curriculum: State supported curriculum, 4-H Project materials
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, School Officials, Community Leaders, Youth Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: September 2018-May 2019
Project or Activity: Clover Buds
Content or Curriculum: State supported Clover Bud Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, Youth Leaders, Community Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: September 2018-May 2019
Project or Activity: Project Workshops
Content or Curriculum: State supported curriculum, 4-H Project books
Inputs: Volunteer Leaders, Youth Leaders, Community Leaders, Parents, Office Staff
Date: September 2018-May 2019
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the National Safety Council Injury Facts 2017, accidental injury has become the number 3 cause of deaths for the first time in U.S. history. Adair County Extension works to decrease the number of youth getting injured on the farm and at home.The 4-H program collaborated with Progressive Farmer Foundation, Adair County School System, local businesses, community agencies, and local leaders to conduct the 21st Farm and Home Safety Days. Over 120 volunteers contributed to the program&rs
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Summer Residential Camps
4-H's mission is to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. The 4-H Camping program gives youth a chance to develop in all three of these areas. The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service provides multiple opportunities for youth throughout the week to develop skills in all three of these areas. Adair County Cooperative Extension Service provided 80 campers, 17 Teen Leaders, and 10 Adult Leaders the opportunity to attend summer camp.  
