Extension
It Starts With Us
Youth Development
Youth Resources and Life Skills Education
Coleman, Slone, Hackworth
Communications and Expressive Arts
Camping
Leadership
Science, Engineering, and Technology
According to the Floyd County Extension Council, the community assessment with a percentage of 30.11% and our leaders, all expressed an increased need for youth and life skills development. They believe that this will help our youth carry throughout life, the skills they need into adulthood. By expanding our youth programming, we can reach all youth from preschool through adulthood. Thus, serving as a possible way for them to develop the skills they will need throughout their lives.
*Youth will obtain leadership roles and take action in learning the skills they need throughout life to be a productive citizens.
-Youth will be productive contributing adults in the future.
-Youth utilize the skills gained through education and involvement in Extension programs to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations.
-Youth become more comfortable sharing their thoughts with others.
*Youth will see beyond their needs as well as those surrounding them and become lifelong caring and educated adults.
*Youth will be actively involved in various community service projects.
-Youth demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of a group.
-Youth will learn the basics of teamwork, character education, interpersonal communications, problem solving, goal setting and hands on skills.
-Youth will be prepared to present before their family and peers.
Long-term Outcome: Number of youth demonstrating new skills learned by participating in community service projects, hand-on learning, project work.
Indicator: Percentage of program participants that show changes
Method: pre/post survey and testmonials
Timeline:Annual
Intermediate Outcome: Number of youth learning a new skill or skills
Indicator: Percentage of program participants that show changes
Method: pre/post survey and testmonials
Timeline: annual
Initial Outcome: Number of youth participating in youth development programs
Indicator: Percentage of program participants that show changes
Method: pre/post survey and testmonials
Timeline: annual
Audience: Youth in grades 4-12, plus those in college or college-age
Project or Activity: 4-H club work will focus on Personal Development using one of the seven 4-H Core Content areas.
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Curriculum or National CES research based curriculum
Inputs: Club leaders, parents, FRYSC, Agents, Staff
Date: Year Round
Audience: Youth in grades 4-12.
Project or Activity: 4-H Project Work will focus on family hands-on projects.
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Project Books and National 4-H Projects Books.
Inputs: Club leaders, parents, , Agents, Staff
Date: November-May
Audience: Youth Grades 7-12
Project or Activity: Leadership Development
Content or Curriculum: Teen Council, Camp Counselor and Enrichment Leadership programs
Inputs: Club leaders, Teen leaders, Agents and Staff
Date: Year round
Audience: Youth Grades Preschool-8
Project or Activity: Day Camps
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Core Curriculum
Inputs: Volunteers, FRYSC, Community Partners, Agents and Staff
Date: Summer
Audience: Youth Grades 3-12, College Age, Adult
Project or Activity: Overnight camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content
Inputs: Teen and Adult Volunteers, parents, agents and staff
Date: Summer
Audience: Special Interest: 4th-12th
Project or Activity: In-school and After School Programs
Content or Curriculum: Seven 4-H Core Content Areas
Inputs: Club leaders, FRYSC, Community Volunteers, Parents, Agents, Staff
Date: September-May
Audience: Youth Grades 4th-8th
Project or Activity: Life skills (clubs, program)
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Content, character counts
Inputs: club leader, FRYSC, Agents, Staff
Date: September-May
Audience: Preschool aged children and their parent(s)
Project or Activity: Various
Content or Curriculum: Block Party Playdates
Inputs: Agents, staff, Library, Early Childhood Council, Board of Education
Date: Year round
Audience: Preschool aged children and their parent(s)
Project or Activity: Various
Content or Curriculum: Stories, Songs, and Stretches
Inputs: Agents, Early Childhood Council, Board of Education
Date: On-Going
Author: Heather Coleman
Major Program: Volunteer Development
I am so thankful that my mom talked my shy, little, 3rd grade self into attending 4-H camp after much hesitation all those years ago. My mom tried and tried to convince me that I would love 4-H camp, but I didn't believe her. I thought that I would hate staying away from my family for 5 days, not knowing everyone there, and trying new things. As a kid change scared me; I liked being comfortable and not being pushed out of my comfort zone. When I first arrived at 4-H camp, I immediately
Author: Heather Coleman
Major Program: 21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
Floyd County 4-H Partnered with the Administration of the Courts to offer a virtual Career Readiness program for at risk youth. During the virtual program youth focused on What Employers look for in an employee, what they need to consider when deciding on a career, resumes, how to dress for an interview, goal setting and ethics in the workplace. We had a total of 10 males and 1female participate in the program. Plans are to continue this program again this year.
