Boyle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4051 - Leadership
4051.1) 144

Number of youth who served in a leadership role.

4051.2) 42

Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.3) 105

Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others.

4051.5) 42

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.4) 42

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role.

4051.6) 12

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others.

4051.7) 700

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming

4051.8) 42

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Area Teens Conduct Middle School Youth 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 School Youth Attend 4-H Summit

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Leadership

Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making.Eleven youth from Boyle County, including 10 middle schoolers and

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Adult Leaders Begin the Leadership Journey at 4-H Camp

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Leadership

Kentucky has one of the largest, most dynamic 4-H summer camping programs in America with more than 13,000 attending in 2023. Each week of camp, youth ages 9-14 participate as campers with adult counselors (AC) 18 and over attending as chaperones. But perhaps the group who benefits the most consists of the 15-18-year-old senior 4-Hers who serve as Junior Counselors (JC).Boyle, Lincoln, and Powell counties have camped together for nearly 20 years and have developed a unique leadership pipeline th

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