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| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 16 |
Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings |
| 4001.3) | 336 |
Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success |
| 4001.4) | 371 |
Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community |
| 4001.5) | 45 |
Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal |
| 4001.1) | 226 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
According to the American Camp Association, “The camp experience is recognized by child development professionals as valuable in helping children mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally, and physically. Camp participants learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase their self-esteem." Shelby County 4-H has a strong overnight camping program but many youth do not have the opportuni
