Gallatin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





4031 - Communications and Expressive Arts
4031.14) 10

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)

4031.12) 10

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)

4031.11) 9

Number of youth who completed a drama, music, or dance project (PRACTICE)

4031.2) 25

Number of youth who completed a state fair arts, photography, or other visual arts project (PRACTICE)

4031.1) 0

Number of youth who completed a speech or demonstration (PRACTICE)



Success Stories

Why We Need The Arts in Times of Crisis

Author: Lora Stewart

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

As we rise to the challenge of our new normal of life in a global pandemic, the role of art has become more central to our lives.  In a time of uncertainty, people of all ages are struggling to find ways to be connected. This is a time to value the arts. High –tech communication has lost its luster as the pandemic lingers on.  Art allows us to communicate from afar, generating positivity, appreciation and hope during COVID-19. Globally, we have turned to art ebengagement as a sou

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Christmas Around The World

Author: Lora Stewart

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

According to the U.S. Department of Education International Strategy Report (2012- 2016), in order for youth to succeed in the 21st century workplace, they must develop knowledge and understanding of other countries, cultures, languages and perspectives. In December, Gallatin County 4-H collaborated with the Gallatin County Lower and Upper Elementary Schools to provide enrichment lessons on how families celebrated Christmas Around The World.  We explored traditions, holidays, locations, and

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4-H Drama Camp

Author: Lora Stewart

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

4-H Drama Camp

Theatre Education is vital for a well-rounded youth development.  It helps provide self confidence, imagination, empathy, tolerance, cooperation, concentration, communication, problem solving, fun, trust, memory, and social awareness according to Act Too Players.  Gallatin County does not have a lot of opportunities for children to perform on stage so Gallatin County 4-H offered a drama camp this summer.  They studied the different job opportunities available in the theatre. They

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