Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.1) 500

Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions

4001.2) 25

Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings

4001.3) 100

Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success

4001.4) 500

Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community

4001.5) 100

Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal



Success Stories

4-H Festival & Extension Expo

Author: Bonita Jolly

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

     In an effort to create an awareness and expand the knowledge of the county 4-H program and other programs offered through the county extension service the first 4-H Festival and Extension Expo was held.  4-H program assistant worked with 4-H council and project club leaders along with 4-Hers to set up various games so that youth and their families could walk around and interact with 4-Hers in the different program areas.     4-Hers in the various project c

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4-H Summer Camp Leadership Opportunities

Author: Bonita Jolly

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

     The Kentucky 4-H summer camping program serves as a delivery mode to enhance positive youth development both during and after the camping experience.   One of the primary goals is to enrich the lives for all youth and adult participants while developing strong leadership and life skills that will be taken back to the communities in which they live.     From 2008 to 2017 Hardin County averaged 59 campers per year with 2010 and 2012 having the highest attend

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West KY 4-H Clover Bud Camp

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 Clover Bud camp and its 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 and lea

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1st Annual 4-H Festival and Extension Expo

Author: Marla Stillwell

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

In 2017, Hardin County 4-H Agents and the 4-H Program Assistant worked with the Hardin County 4-H Council to offer the 1st annual 4-H Festival & Extension Expo. The purpose of the event was to increase awareness of 4-H clubs and Extension programs to the communities of Hardin County. The event was well-attended with just over 300 people in attendance. Current members and leaders from each club in the county were present and provided club information as well as hands-on activities for visitin

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