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| 4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 102 |
Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas |
| 4041.2) | 1258 |
Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started |
| 4041.3) | 1258 |
Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions |
| 4041.5) | 88 |
Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club |
| 4041.6) | 35 |
Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth |
| 4041.7) | 25 |
Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming) |
| 4041.4) | 75 |
Number of youth provided with diversity focused education |
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Youth development programs strive to teach skills that are not necessarily the everyday school curriculum. Skills such as leadership, character development, self-esteem, decision-making skills, independent living skills and citizenship are staples in 4-H experiences. 4-H overnight camping exposes youth to those very skills with every camping experience.Boyd County 4-H Council and the Boyd County community values the life skills that an overnight camping program fosters. Therefore, the
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Creating leaders, caring and contributing citizens begins early in life. Participation in 4-H, the largest out-of-school time youth program in the U.S. (National 4-H Headquarters, 2008), has been linked to a variety of positive youth outcomes. Research has shown that participation in 4-H programs reduces risk behaviors, promotes academic success, increases self-confidence, and enhances leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills (Astroth & Haynes, 2002; Goodwin, Carroll
