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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) | 1325 |
Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started |
| 4041.3) | 1325 |
Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions |
| 4041.4) | 88 |
Number of youth provided with diversity focused education |
| 4041.5) | 110 |
Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club |
| 4041.6) | 38 |
Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth |
| 4041.7) | 22 |
Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming) |
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H has a rich history of helping youth grow into productive citizens. According to Journal of Extension article #2RIB1, research has shown that participation in 4-H leadership activities has a positive relationship with youth life skills development (Severs & Dormody, 1995), 4-H youth are more likely to be involved in community service than non-4-H youth (Parrish & Igo, 2006), and 4-H youth have higher skill development in working with groups, communication, and decision making than non
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Studies of camping programs have focused primarily on benefits to campers. Campers benefit in many ways that enhance their overall development, such as making new friends, learning new skills, and becoming more independent and responsible (American Camp Association, 2005; Arnold, Bourdeau, & Nagele, 2005; Garst & Bruce, 2003; Marsh, 1999). Similar benefits may pertain to camp counselors, because they also experience the camp environment. However, the added challenges faced by those who h
