Campbell County CES

Title:

4-H Youth Development - Leadership

MAP:

4-H Youth Development Education

Agents Involved:

Prim, Farley, Townsend, Sorrell, Agnew, Harney, Reilly,

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 2021
 
 Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities.
 Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups
 Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations
 Timeline: July 2020-June 2021
 
 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 2020-June 2021

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 2020 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 2020  Audience: 4-H Teen Club Members Project or Activity: leadership trainings/community service projects  Content or Curriculum: state supported materials  Inputs: paid staff, volunteers, community partners, district board funds  Date: July 2020-June 2021

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