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





4051 - Leadership
4051.1) 17

Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE)

4051.2) 0

Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA)

4051.3) 10

Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC)

4051.5) 0

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)

4051.4) 0

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)



Success Stories

4-H Middle School Retreat

Author: Catherine Weaver

Major Program: Leadership

Middle School RetreatAccording 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, i

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C1-C4 Area Teen Retreat

Author: Catherine Weaver

Major Program: Leadership

C1-C4 Teen Retreat 2023The objectives of C1-C4 Area 4-H Teen Retreat are to develop leadership and teamwork skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, have fun, make new friends, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills, and develop positive youth-adult partnerships. This overnight educational experience is a culminating event for the C1-C4 Area Teen Council, who worked for several months to plan implement, and evaluate this 2-night,

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Teen Conference

Author: Catherine Weaver

Major Program: Leadership

The 99th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 13-16, 2023. 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 areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with

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