Extension
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| 4013 - Civic Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4013.1) | 0 |
Number of youth who identified the needs of others in their community. |
| 4013.11) | 12 |
Number of youth who participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
| 4013.12) | 0 |
Number of youth who can recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
| 4013.16) | 8 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
| 4013.14) | 0 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members identified the needs of others in their community. |
| 4013.18) | 0 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
Author: Lisa Jones
Major Program: Civic Engagement
Whitley County is about to create a community that will come together to fix a big problem in education. They see that young people often don't know important life skills they need to succeed. Whitley County 4-H is taking charge by working with local teachers to plan a Life Smarts Series. These lessons will be created to help middle and high school youth learn practical things to handle life's challenges.This program is going to change how schools teach by bringing in fun lessons. T
Author: Lisa Jones
Major Program: Civic Engagement
Whitley County 4-H has begun implementing the Life Smart Series for the senior high school class at Williamsburg City School. A growing problem among our young youth today is the importance of life skills. We have just completed a 6-week session with 53 high school students. Youth learned how to grocery shop on a budget, prepare meals for two and introduction kitchen cooking. 4-H's motto is "Learn by Doing," and we did just that. We brought in fun and engaging activities that
