Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4051 - Leadership
4051.1) 73

Number of youth who served in a leadership role.

4051.2) 111

Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.3) 121

Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others.

4051.5) 63

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.4) 70

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role.

4051.6) 60

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others.

4051.7) 65

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming

4051.8) 3

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Middle School Retreat

Author: Amanda Clark

Major Program: Leadership

Middle School RetreatAccording to research, middle school is a time where young people explore their strengths and interests in order to find their place in the world (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to provide positive experiences in which young people are able to explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, Kentucky 4-H sees a decline in enrollment numbers for middle school age youth. In an effort to retain this age group, the Area C1-C4 Teen Council worked to plan, i

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4-H Summit

Author: Lucas Powell

Major Program: Leadership

Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making.At this age, youth encounter numerous physical, cognitive, langua

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Teen Retreat

Author: Amanda Clark

Major Program: Leadership

C1-C4 Teen Retreat 2024The objectives of C1-C4 Area 4-H Teen Retreat are to develop leadership and teamwork skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, have fun, make new friends, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills, and develop positive youth-adult partnerships. This overnight educational experience is a culminating event for the C1-C4 Area Teen Council, who worked for several months to plan implement, and evaluate this 2-night,

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The Bluegrass Fair

Author: Lucas Powell

Major Program: Leadership

4-H Fair Projects ignite curiosity and cultivate skills. Projects are available in seven core areas: natural resources, agriculture, communication and expressive arts, family consumer sciences, health and wellness, leadership and sciences, engineering and technology. Kentucky 4-H ensures every member finds a project that fits their interest.During the last year, we have seen a growth in the number of entries and items submitted to the Bluegrass Fair. We have had 28 different participants su

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Teen Conference

Author: Amanda Clark

Major Program: Leadership

The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the University

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