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





4022 - Natural Resources
4022.12) 77

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)

4022.11) 248

Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA)

4022.2) 63

Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE)

4022.1) 72

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE)

4022.18) 59

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)



Success Stories

Environmental Camping Opens New Doors

Author: Jeremiah Johnson

Major Program: Natural Resources

Environmental Camping Opens New Doors

According to the article “Why Is environmental Education Important for Kids” on the website Rubricon, Environmental education promotes critical and creative thinking skills and inspires kids to become more engaged with their communities. It helps kids understand why the environment is important and provides them with the building blocks they need to live eco-friendly and sustainable lives. (https://www.rubicon.com/blog/environmental-education-for-kids)   Many times youth do not

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4-H Outdoor Cooking

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: Natural Resources

4-H Outdoor Cooking

Youth in every county are always looking for more activities to do outside so what better way then offering a program during spring break for “Outdoor Cooking”. This was a partnership between one of the Christian County 4-H Youth Development Agents and the Agricultural Natural Resource Agent. We wanted to create a program for youth in Christian County to learn the safety of cooking outdoors, how to start and put out a fire, lighting charcoal, outdoor handwashing skills, cooler packin

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