Calloway County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 44

Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas

4041.2) 44

Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started

4041.3) 1345

Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions

4041.4) 39

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education

4041.5) 24

Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club

4041.6) 44

Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth

4041.7) 45

Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming)



Success Stories

Teen Summit Adventures

Author: Virginia Harper

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Teen Summit Adventures

2018 Kentucky 4-H Summit Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical

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2018 Volunteer Forum

Author: Virginia Harper

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

 2018 Volunteer Forum

2018 Kentucky Volunteer ForumVolunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learne

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Teen Conference 2018

Author: Virginia Harper

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Teen Conference 2018

Kentucky 4-H Teen ConferenceRachel E. Noble, Ed.D.June 11-14, 2018Through the 94th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed leadership and teamwork skills, improved communication skills, became involved in civic life, expanded knowledge related to a 4-H core content area: communication/citizenship, health, natural resources, agriculture, expressive arts, family consumer sciences, and science, engineering, and technology. The participants fostered

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