Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 500 |
Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings |
| 4001.3) | 156 |
Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success |
| 4001.4) | 1059 |
Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community |
| 4001.5) | 897 |
Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal |
| 4001.1) | 1200 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
Author: Bonita Jolly
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
According to Michigan State University Extension articles published in January 2013 and August 2016, one of the most important support systems for healthy adolescent development is positive friendships and positive peer influences. Positive peer influence refers to kids acting as good or positive influences on other kids. These peer to peer relationships can encourage teens to care about people, meet/set higher standards and participate in constructive activities
Author: Bonita Jolly
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
“Texas in my Rear View Mirror” was written & recorded by Mac Davis in the 1980’s. Although many may have never heard of Mac Davis, the lyrics somehow stick in the back of your mind. It deals with the growing pains of a young teen wanting to spread their wings and leaving their home of Lubbock, Texas. I too can somewhat relate to that having graduated from high school in 1972 and moving from Florida to Kentucky in 1974. Although I have lived her
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
With the primary goal of the Kentucky 4-H Clover Bud program being to promote children’s healthy development – mentally, physically, socially and emotionally, the West KY 4-H Cloverbud Family Camp planning team of agent coordinators worked hard to provide an excellent opportunity for children ages 5-8 and their families to learn about the world around them, develop positive attitudes about learning new things by hands-on involvement, develop a deeper relationship with a caring adult
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
As the aspects of Hardin County continues to change due to the effects of the United States Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) efforts, many attempts have been made by Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service to support these families and youth of local military. The Ft. Knox 4-H partnership is currently in its sixteenth year and continues to involve over 200 military youth each year in 4-H youth development programs both on and off the installation. Hardin County Coope
