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4-H Youth Development - Leadership
4-H Youth Development Education
Prim, Farley, Agnew, Harney, Butsch, New
Volunteer Development
Leadership
Camping
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).
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.
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.
Youth will increase knowledge of effective leadership skills available through the Extension service programs. They will develop and enhance their leadership skills.
Long-Term Outcome: Campers will become camp counselors
Indicator: measured through the application process
Method written, verbal & interview
Timeline: Feb-April 2023
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities.
Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups
Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations
Timeline: July 2022-June 2023
Initial Outcome: Youth will be involved in discussing 4-H leadership opportunitiesIndicator: number of youth and adults will receive leadership training
Method: leadership training programs, observations
Timeline: July 2022-June 2023
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 2022
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 2022
Audience: 4-H Teen Club MembersProject 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 2022-June 2023
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 KYBottom of Form
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Volunteer Development
According to a survey completed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension; Teens say the benefits received from completing service projects in their communities are learning to respect others; learning to be helpful and kind; learning to understand people who are different; developing leadership skills, becoming more patient, and better understanding of citizenship. This month was the first meeting of Campbell County 4-H Teen Leadership for the new program year. This program is open
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle scho
Author: Sherri Farley
Major Program: Volunteer Development
A new group of 4-H volunteers is in progress due to the offering of multiple adult embroidery classes. After a Facebook post yielded multiple requests for an adult class for embroidery, an initial class was held. 14 adults attended this class and enjoyed themselves so much that they stayed over an hour longer than the class end time. All of the attendees had been involved in 4-H either as youth or volunteers with various programs and projects such as camp, clubs, and fair projects. A majority of
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Leadership
According to pathways.org “Extracurricular activities help children develop motor skills and improve physical fitness, while also building their cognitive and social skills, all of which can enhance children’s sense of well-being” and we as 4-H Youth Development Professionals know that a key part of a successful county 4-H program begins with a strong Cloverbud program.This year Campbell County 4-H has offered monthly, evening Cloverbud meetings. Throughout the year youth have
