Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.2) 0

Number of youth who indicated they try to learn from their mistakes (Common Measures UN 3)

4001.3) 0

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to work hard on something difficult (Common Measures UN 4)

4001.4) 0

Number of youth who indicated they stop to think about their choices before making a decision (Common Measures UN 5)

4001.5) 0

Number of youth who indicated they think about how their choices affect others (Common Measures UN 6)

4001.1) 0

Number of youth who indicated they like to learn new things (Common Measures UN 1)

4001.6) 0

Number of youth who indicated they set goals for themselves (Common Measures UN 7)

4001.7) 0

Number of youth who indicated they keep trying until they reach their goals (Common Measures UN 8)

4001.8) 0

Number of youth who indicated they treat others the way they want to be treated (Common Measures UN 9)

4001.9) 0

Number of youth who indicated they follow the rules even if no one is watching (Common Measures UN 10)

4001.10) 0

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to try something they may get wrong (Common Measures UN 21)

4001.11) 158

Number of youth who indicated they are connected to a caring adult.

4001.12) 147

Number of youth who applied the skills they learned in 4-H to home, school, or community.



Success Stories

Increased Opportunity to Attend 4-H Camp in Shelby County

Author: Regina Browning

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Research has shown youth gain multiple benefits from 4-H camp experiences in the areas of leadership, character development, self-esteem, decision-making skills, independent living skills, and citizenship. Shelby County 4-H has a long tradition of 4-H Camping.  As a result, long waiting lists were generated each year with campers that wanted to attend but could not be accommodated.   For the 2019 camp season, Shelby County 4-H had an opportunity to increase the number of youth that cou

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4-H Reaches Youth During Pandemic

Author: Regina Browning

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Shelby County 4-H provides programming in multiple programming modes, most with hands-on, experiential learning methods.  When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, it forced schools to close, offices to shut down and 4-H families to quarantine at home.  As a result, a new approach to providing 4-H opportunities had to be developed.  The 4-H Agent, program assistants, SNAP-Ed Assistant and other Extension Agents planned and assembled a series a pick up projects to distribute from the porch o

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