Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.2) 9

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming

4041.1) 82

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Jefferson County 4-H Sewing Day Camp

Author: Chanda Hall

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Jefferson County 4-H Sewing Day Camp

Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, but it can also reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Jefferson County 4-H Agents, 4-H assistants, and a County Master Clothing Volunteers planned a sewing Day Camp for 18 youth.  This program was a free 2-day camp.  Students learned beginning sewing skills, sewing machine functions and use, textile construction, recycling of material, and nutrition. Guiding the youth

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Learning more than Sewing

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Studies indicate that sewing is not only a productive hobby and life skill, but it can also reduce stress and increase an individual’s feeling of self-worth. The Jefferson County 4-H Agents, 4-H assistants, and a County Master Clothing Volunteer planned a sewing Day Camp for 18 youth.  This program was a free 2-day camp.  Students learned beginning sewing skills, sewing machine functions and use, textile construction, recycling of material, and nutrition.Guiding the youth through

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4-H Jam, Butter, and Biscuits Day Camp!

Author: Chanda Hall

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Jefferson County 4-H Youth had taken an off day at school and learned how to make some southern delicacies from scratch.   Cooking is a life skill and supports math, science, language, social-emotional development, physical development (fine motor skills), and cognitive development.   At 4-H Jam, Butter and Biscuits Day Camp, 18 youth had the opportunity to explore the art of homemade jams, creamy butter, and fluffy biscuits. Our team of 4-H staff guided youth through the process

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Jam, Butter and Biscuits camp

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Jefferson County 4-H Youth had taken an off day at school and learned how to make some southern delicacies from scratch.   Cooking is a life skill and supports math, science, language, social-emotional development, physical development (fine motor skills), and cognitive development.   At 4-H Jam, Butter and Biscuits Day Camp, 18 youth had the opportunity to explore the art of homemade jams, creamy butter, and fluffy biscuits. Our team of 4-H staff guided youth through the process

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