Boyle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4051 - Leadership
4051.1) 148

Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE)

4051.2) 0

Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA)

4051.3) 8

Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC)

4051.5) 0

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

4051.4) 0

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)



Success Stories

4-H Leadership Boot Camp

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Leadership

The Kentucky 4-H leadership program provides opportunities for youth to grow their leadership skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Youth are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and experience new things. Our goal is to help youth gain the leadership skills they will use for life. One opportunity youth have to gain necessary skills is 4-H Leadership Boot Camp. This year the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Boot Camp was held February 2nd and 3rd at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp. This two-d

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Teens Teach and Learn at Area Middle School Retreat

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Leadership

According to research, middle school is a time where young people explore their strengths and interests in order to find their place in the world (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to provide positive experiences in which young people are able to explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, Kentucky 4-H sees a decline in enrollment numbers for middle school age youth. In an effort to retain this age group, the Area C1-C4 Teen Council worked to plan, implement, and evaluat

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Middle Schoolers Build Leadership Skills at Summit

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Leadership

In middle school, young people find their places in this world, exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences in which young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming. Kentucky 4-H hosts the Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) in an effort to continue engagement.&nb

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Boyle County Youth Participate in KY 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Leadership

The 99th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 13-16, 2023. Boyle County 4-H had 7 youth participating.  The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop yo

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