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4-H Youth Development - Leadership
4-H Youth Development Education
Prim, Farley, Agnew, Neltner, Butsch, New
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 2024
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities.
Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups
Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations
Timeline: July 2023-June 2024
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 2023-June 2024
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023-June 2024
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 KY
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Leadership
The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the University
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Leadership
According to 4-h.org, “4-H’s hands-on approach is proven to grow life skills like confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion through stages and developed through experiences, not instruction. Traditionally 4-H begins at age 9, however over the years a program designed for younger youth has been developed. The 4-H Cloverbud program is an informal educational experience through which parents, other interested adults, and youth help young people develop confidence, social skil
