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4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth Development
Averbeck, Donahue, Kelley
4-H Youth Development Programming
4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. Extension agents and volunteers take the results of university research and explain it in such a way that different age groups can learn and apply the information to their own lives.
4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
According to 2014 population estimates (census.gov) there are 233, 463 youth living in households in KY in the recommended 4-H age range. Also, according to the Kentucky Department of Education (2014), the graduation rate for Kentucky students was 88.0%, which did not meet the state goal.
Research also shows us developing a strong sense of personal identity, responsibility, caring, compassion, and tolerance are essential first steps toward being engaged at the community level (National 4-H Council, 2014).
• Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.
• Youth will have reduced risky behavior now and in the future.
• 4-H alumni will be successful in a global society.
• 4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher learning.
• Youth will use scientific decision-making techniques to make decisions on a daily basis.
• Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual basis.
• Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe in their success.
• Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.
• Youth set and achieve goals through a 4-H program.
• Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.
• Youth learn skills needed to communicate with others.
• Adult mentors will understand elements of positive youth development.
• Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.
• Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.
Initial Outcome: Youth will learn problem solving, conflict management, and how to work and relate to others in a team environment.
Method: Reflection (processing) of activity immediately following its completion.
Timeline: July 2017 – June 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will communicate effectively in order to problem solve and manage conflicts during team-building activities.
Method: Reflection (processing) of activity immediately following its completion.
Timeline: July 2017 – June 2018
Long-term Outcome: Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.
Method: Reflection (processing) of activity immediately following its completion.
Timeline: July 2017 – June 2018
Audience: Youth 9-18
Project or Activity: Overnight summer camp
Content or Curriculum: Varied
Inputs: *Listed below
Date: Summer 2018
*Inputs:
Agent and North Central 4-H Camp
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
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Author: Mary S Averbeck
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
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Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
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Author: Ola Donahue
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
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