Kenton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.1) 881

Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions

4001.2) 95

Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings

4001.3) 223

Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success

4001.4) 668

Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community

4001.5) 810

Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal



Success Stories

New volunteer orientation

Author: Diane Kelley

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

The U.K. Cooperative Extension Service and the Kenton County Client Protection committee plan and execute the new volunteer orientation sessions for new and interested adult volunteers in Kenton County.  Cooperative Extension volunteers work independently with youth and adults in our community and provide opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision making, responsibility, leadership, and project skills.  The former 4-H Youth Protection committee and current CES Client

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Be Friendship Focused

Author: Ola Donahue

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Girl bullies do not fit the stereotype of a bully. To most adults a bully is a big kid pushing around another kid half the size. Girl bullies are the popular girls in school and are well liked by adults. She is overconfident and is the “queen bee” of the group telling others what to do and think. Some unsettling statistics a girl is bullied every seven minutes. Almost one-third of girls are directly involved in bullying (as the bully or the bullied). 15% of girls who are bullied tell

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4-H Camp more than a good time

Author: Ola Donahue

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

4-H Camp more than just a good time. At summer residential camp, when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, children learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memo

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