Success Stories

4-H Youth Sewing Their Way to Success

Author: Cathy Fellows

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

     Over the past three years, the 4-H sewing program has blossomed from a small local initiative to a thriving community program. Engaging over 60+ male and female youth participants annually.The Boone County 4-H Sew Unique Design Club began June 2021 after Covid, with two adult leaders and less than a dozen youth. Eight of those original youth members are still involved in the program. Initially attracting just a handful of students, the program has expanded through worksh

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4-H Youth- Saying CHEESE to Charcuterie

Author: Cathy Fellows

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Thirty enthusiastic young 4-H members, ranging from ages nine to sixteen, were gathered around tables filled with colorful ingredients. Today was not just any 4-H meeting; it was the highly anticipated Valentine's Charcuterie Class, and the energy was infectious.Putting a spin on the more commonly known Valentines Day candy box, the 4-H leader taught the youth about the art and history of Charcuterie. Food presentation, healthy snacking, and a little bit of creativity, all wrapped up in a fe

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Dollars & Sense: Collins Elementary 5th Grade

Author: Laila El-Amin

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Describe the Issue or Situation.In August 2024, four fifth grade teachers at Collins Elementary and I had a discussion about me providing lessons on economics and financial literacy. Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, I provided lessons from the 4-H curriculum, Money Fundaments: A Youth Guide for Learning About Money-Book 1. Prior to April 2025, topics that were discussed in the classroom setting included money personality profiles, needs versus wants, and budgeting. One morning in April 2025

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