Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE)
4051.2)
22
Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA)
4051.3)
14
Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC)
4051.5)
0
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)
4051.4)
0
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)
According to research, middle school is a time when young people find their place in this world; they explore where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Retaining 4-H members through their tween years is often a struggle due to the overwhelming demand of school, extra-curricular and church activities. To change this, students in 6-8 grade were invited to join County Junior 4-H Teen Council. This year 4-H Junior Teen Council has an average of 11 youth attending monthly meetin