Owen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4022 - Natural Resources
4022.12) 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)

4022.11) 86

Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA)

4022.2) 52

Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE)

4022.1) 55

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE)

4022.18) 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)



Success Stories

4-H members find their Spark

Author: David Gabbard

Major Program: Natural Resources

4-H members find their Spark

The Owen County 4-H Youth Development Agent met with the Outdoor Adventure Club, this club is designed for youth to learn skills related to basic survival, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and outdoor safety.This meeting 10 youth were eager to get started, this lesson was on fire starting with a ferrocenium rod, this rod is suitable for all weather conditions and an amazing survival tool for anyone to carry. The youth learned the proper technique for this tool, then got to master it on their own. In o

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Outdoor Adventure Camp- Pilot Program

Author: David Gabbard

Major Program: Natural Resources

Outdoor Adventure Camp- Pilot Program

Outdoor Adventure Camp- Pilot ProgramOutdoor Activities such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, and much more are just a few of the more popular hobbies that many individuals enjoy as the temperatures begin to warm up throughout the spring and summer.The Owen County 4-H Youth Development Agent collaborated with 4-H Youth Development Agents from Garrard, Madison, Scott and Casey Counties, and the Camp Director for Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp to plan, recruit and implement the first Kentucky 4-H Outd

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