Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 100

Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas

4041.2) 100

Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started

4041.3) 75

Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions

4041.5) 10

Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club

4041.6) 5

Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth

4041.7) 150

Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming)

4041.4) 300

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education



Success Stories

Teen Summit

Author: Kevin Lindsay

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8)

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Kentucky 4H Leadership Boot Camp

Author: Kevin Lindsay

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Kentucky 4-H aims to engage youth through hands-on leadership experiences where they can build leadership competencies at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of 4-H involvement. The Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, Fashion Leadership Board, Performing Arts Troupe, Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Board, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy, and the Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Board provide experiences for senior 4-H’ers to advance their leaders

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Superstar Chef Cooking Camp

Author: Kevin Lindsay

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Superstar Chef Cooking Camp

19 Fayette County youth attended the 3 day Super Star Chef cooking camp for kids ages 9 to 12 years old. The Super Star chef is a program developed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension and The School of Human and Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition.  The program teaches students how to make healthy recipes that they can take home and share with their families safely. Super Star Chef was presented by students from the University of Kentucky who are majoring in nutrition

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4H Teen Conference

Author: Kevin Lindsay

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

4H Teen Conference

The 95th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2019. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with

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Teen Summit

Author: Madalyn Hale

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Due to the decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8)

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