McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 146 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
| 4041.2) | 15 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
Success Stories
KY State Fair Empowers 4-H Youth to Thrive and Shine
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky State Fair is the pinnacle event for 4-H members, showcasing the hard work and dedication put into their annual projects. 4-H project work is designed to engage youth in hands-on learning, guided by the following principles: (a) work is centered around the member's interests, (b) supported by an adult volunteer project leader, (c) focused on attainable and measurable goals, (d) recorded for reflection and growth, and (e) involves at least six hours of project-based instruction (
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Life Skills Day with Morgan Elementary
Author: Rachael Davis
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
While discussing a potential partnership with 4-H, the topic of Life Skills was raised during meetings with the Morgan Elementary Principal, the Resource Center, and the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meetings. A total of ten Life Skills topics were submitted for teaching 5th graders to help prepare them for middle school. 4-H Agent Rachael Davis compared these Life Skills with the existing 4-H Curriculum.On November 22, 2024, the entire 5th grade from Morgan Elementary visited the McCracken
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Building Confidence and Skills Through 4-H Baking
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Cooking and baking are essential life skills that build confidence, encourage creativity, and promote healthy eating habits. In an effort to equip youth with these skills, the McCracken County 4-H program hosted an eight-session baking class for twelve youth participants, led by a dedicated 4-H volunteer.Throughout the program, youth engaged in hands-on baking experiences, learning key concepts such as kitchen safety, measuring ingredients accurately, proper mixing techniques, and the science be
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