Campbell County CES

Title:

4-H Youth Development - Leadership

MAP:

4-H Youth Development Education

Agents Involved:

Prim, Farley, Agnew, Boschert, Butsch

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Leadership

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

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 2025
  
 Intermediate Outcome: Youth will take on new leadership responsibilities. 
 Indicator: Number of youths involved in leadership groups 
 Method: leadership groups, meetings, observations 
 Timeline: July 2024-June 2025 
  
 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 2024-June 2025 

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 2024

 

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 2024 

 
 Audience: 4-H Teen Club Members 

Project 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 2024-June 2025

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