Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 109

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

4041.2) 0

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

4041.3) 200

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

4041.5) 0

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

4041.6) 0

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

4041.7) 80

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

4041.4) 500

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education



Success Stories

Providing Clay County youth opportunities through 4-H Camp, teens strengthen their leadership skills by recruiting and fundraising

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

4-H Camp is a common topic in the 4-H world and in many communities. Recruitment and the rising cost is a difficult challenge Clay County has faced for several years. According the U.S. Census Bureau, 41.7 percent of the population is living below the federal poverty level in Clay County. Unfortunately, $225 for 4-H Camp is a luxury that almost all 4-Hers cannot afford.4-H Camp provides a safe learning environment where many positive learning opportunities and experiences take place. 4-Hers enga

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Enhancing Leadership Through Teen Conference Experiences

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Leadership is an invaluable skill that many individuals acquire at an early age, and strengthen throughout their lifetime. With the support of local community, 6 Clay County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to attend the 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference at the University of Kentucky. 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 are

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