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





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.1) 170

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

4001.2) 0

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

4001.3) 170

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

4001.4) 468

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

4001.5) 36

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



Success Stories

Stuck in the Middle

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Stuck in the Middle is another amazing opportunity for Middle School students to learn more about what 4-H has to offer while gaining leadership skills and teamwork. Stuck in the Middle is held at West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs and open to all Middle School youth in District Six and Seven.  The planning committee for 2018 was made up of Mackenzie Pogue (Muhlenberg), Ginny Harper (Calloway), Kelsey Chadwick (Carlisle), Kaitlyne Metsker (Christian) and Katie Jury (Hopkins).  A

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4-H Camp Impacts Youth and Adults

Author: Jeremy Teal

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

According to the American Camping Association, “For years, campers' parents have reported that when their children return home from camp they are more caring, understand the importance of giving, are more equipped to stand up for what they know is right and are willing to be more responsible. These are the qualities that will help build a successful nation and a civil society”. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service believes in the 4-H Camping program. Hopkins C

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Teen Leadership Enhancement

Author: Jeremy Teal

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Extension personnel, volunteer leaders, and teens from Extension District 7 were responsible for organizing, planning, and conducting a Teen Retreat for all of Western Kentucky. The planning committee received guidance from 4-H agents and adult volunteers, while allowing teen members to practice valuable leadership skills in deciding themes, educational topics, guest speakers, and logistics.  Planning for the event occurs over a 5 month period. Once the retreat began the teens associated wi

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