Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Parents are often contacting the Extension Office looking for opportunities for children below the age of 9—many children ages 5-8 (4-H Cloverbuds) participate in the 4-H Cloverbuds Club or participate as Cloverbuds in other clubs with the goal of them becoming a regular member of 4-H at age 9. The 4-H Cloverbuds Club leader worked with the 4-H agent to develop meetings that are developmentally appropriate for youth ages 5-8. The Cloverbuds Club now has 20 members! In addition to the
Author: Charles Stamper
In 2017 the National 4-H Program began the True Leaders in Service Campaign to increase the involvement of youth in community and service learning projects in their local communities. In 2017, five county 4-H programs participated, with over 100 teens and adults giving 500 hours of service. In 2018 that number grew to 15 counties participating. There were approximately 150 teens and adults who participated in 15 service projects just in the month of April. Over 750 hours of service was
Since its inception in 1989, the Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference schedule has changed in its look and content, but the focus and goals have not. The goals of the KY 4-HIC are for Delegates to: Enrich their citizenship/civic engagement roles. Enhance their leadership skills. Develop public presentation skills. Gain an understanding of local issues and learn the process of addressing local issues.Dur
Author: Eric Comley
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
Author: Deana Reed
With the primary goal of the Kentucky 4-H Clover Bud program being to promote children’s healthy development – mentally, physically, socially andemotionally, the West KY 4-H Clover Bud family camp and its team of 4-H agentcoordinators worked hard to provide an excellent opportunity for children ages5-8 and their families to learn about the world around them, develop positiveattitudes about learning new things by hands-on involvement, develop a deeperrelationship with a caring adult a
Author: Stacey Potts
Daviess County 4-H offered a six-part program entitled #adulting during March and April of 2018.The program was geared towards juniors and seniors in high school. Nine teens completed the program, four of whom were residents of the local girls group home. Lessons included hands on learning and activities with the topics of car maintenance, employment and etiquette, being a smart consumer, kitchen know-hows, money smarts and laundry and clothing repair. Instruction was provided
Author: Ola Donahue
4-H Camp more than just a good time. At summer residential camp, when children make new friends, explore the world around them, and learn that "I can" is much more powerful than "I can't", magic happens. In an environment created just for them, children learn real life skills, develop self-esteem, and gain a sense of independence and community. Whether children are playing, exploring nature, conquering new heights, or becoming part of a camp family, they are creating memo
Author: Lloyd Saylor
Story By: Rachel E. Noble, Ed.D., Extension Specialist for 4-H Youth Development Modified by Lloyd G. Saylor Butler co. Extension Agent for 4-H.4-H Summit 4-H Summit has been around for over a decade now. It is a middle school aged leadership program. It helps middle school aged youth examine those 4-H activities that require more effort, but offer greater rewards. By exposing middle school aged youth to our state 4-H Teen Council, Science Engineering and Technology Boards,
continued growth and development of the Butler Co. Fair is astounding. The added success our youth are having at the KY State Fair is a direct reflection of this event. The original Butler County Fair ended in 1971.. Re-starting and rebuilding the fair has been a challenge worth the effort. After 7 years we are now having over 500 4-H project entries 200-300 open entries, 40+ head of livestock showed and presented by 4-H, FFA, and Novice entrants. The Butler Co. Catfish Festival
Girl bullies do not fit the stereotype of a bully. To most adults a bully is a big kid pushing around another kid half the size. Girl bullies are the popular girls in school and are well liked by adults. She is overconfident and is the “queen bee” of the group telling others what to do and think. Some unsettling statistics a girl is bullied every seven minutes. Almost one-third of girls are directly involved in bullying (as the bully or the bullied). 15% of girls who are bullied tell
Author: Anna Meador
While record-keeping is often a life skill over-looked in today’s world, Kentucky and Allen County 4-H see the importance of record keeping as we build the future leaders and business owners of tomorrow. In order to help teach these skills, Allen County 4-H hosted its first 4-H Achievement Record-Keeping Workshop during August of 2017. During this workshop youth and parents learned techniques for record keeping, tips for keeping information organized, and how to complete the 4-H Achievemen
Author: Julie Brown
With the primary goal of the Kentucky 4-H Clover Bud program being to promote children’s healthy development – mentally, physically, socially and emotionally, the West KY 4-H Clover Bud camp and its team of agent coordinators worked hard to provide an excellent opportunity for children ages 5-8 and their families to learn about the world around them, develop positive attitudes about learning new things by hands-on involvement, develop a deeper relationship with a caring adult and lea
Author: Rhonda Jewell
4-H Camp4-H Camp provides an opportunity for youth to develop essential life skills that help them build character, develop a sense of independence, and become responsible individuals. There are many life lessons to be learned at camp from learning to respect others, money management, and responsibility for oneself to name a few. According to the American Camping Association, child development professionals recognize camping experiences as a valuable tool in helping children mature socially, emo
Author: Marla Stillwell
In 2017, Hardin County 4-H Agents and the 4-H Program Assistant worked with the Hardin County 4-H Council to offer the 1st annual 4-H Festival & Extension Expo. The purpose of the event was to increase awareness of 4-H clubs and Extension programs to the communities of Hardin County. The event was well-attended with just over 300 people in attendance. Current members and leaders from each club in the county were present and provided club information as well as hands-on activities for visitin
Author: Chanda Hall
As our society becomes more globalized it is imperative that as non-formal educators we provide opportunities for youth to engage in activities that will expand their worldview. In 2017, Kentucky 4-H hosted fourteen youth and one adult from the Japanese LABO Program through the States’ 4-H International Program. One of those 14 was here in Jefferson County. A Japanese youth was paired with an American youth family to spend four-weeks immersed in American culture. The participant in Jeffers
Author: Timothy Stillwell
Camp is an important delivery mode for Extension education and a powerful experience for youth participants (Garst, 2010). Multiple studies have demonstrated that camp experiences produce positive developmental outcomes in youth (Henderson, Bialeschki, & James, 2007; Mishna, Michalski, & Cummings, 2001; Readdick & Schaller, 2005; Thurber, Scanlin, Scheuler, & Henderson, 2007; Yuen, Pedlar, & Mannell, 2005). Camp research conducted by 4-H professionals (Arnold, Bourd
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
The Kentucky 4-H Program holds the mission of improving people through intentional life skill development. Annually, camping programs across the state serves 25,000 guests at the four camp camps located across the state. West Kentucky 4-H Camp, located in Dawson Springs, KY, is the home to the Christian County 4-H Summer Residential Camping Program. Last year, West Kentucky 4-H Camp served 2,131 campers, volunteers, and staff. A goal for Christian County is to continue to rebuild the local progr
