Author: Austin Brewer
Major Program: Leadership
Teen Conference 2024 Success StoryThe 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. This milestone event focused on developing leadership, teamwork, communication skills, civic engagement, and social networking for youth, while also providing exposure to the University of Kentucky for college and career readiness.The conference saw 588 participants, including 472 youth and 116 adults from 82 Kentucky counties. It was sponsored by
Author: Erin Leach
Teen Conference 2024Success Story The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for yo
Author: Dawna Peters
Leslie County's commitment to youth development through 4-H programming was recently showcased at the 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference. This event served as a pivotal opportunity for members of the Leslie County 4-H Teen Council to grow personally and professionally.Seven dedicated members of the Leslie County 4-H Teen Council seized the opportunity to attend the conference, held at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference's agenda was designed to
Author: Melissa Goodman
4-H Alumni have pinpointed three crucial skills significantly influencing their personal and professional success as adults. These skills are communication, leadership, and community service (KY 4-H Youth Development, 2023). The Hickman County 4-H Youth Development Program annually organizes more than 75 hours of direct leadership and community service education. For the 2023-2024 program year, Hickman County Extension (4-H, ANR, and FCS) collaborated with Hickman County School, Hickman County C
Author: Amanda Sublett
The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the University
Author: Christina Hogue
Monroe County 4-H teens attend Teen Conference As many communities are experiencing a decline in teen leaders, Monroe County is an exception to that. Monroe County teens have been very excited about 2024 Teen Conference since that got home in 2023. They have worked hard to develop their leadership skills and bring more and more teens to the 100th Kentucky Teen Conference. Monroe County was thrilled to have 2 youth receiving their gold honors, 2 receiving silver, and
Author: Carrie Derossett
Author: Mary Lawson
As young people turn five years old, they can enter the world of 4-H as a Cloverbud. Little do their guardians and themselves know that 4-H will make the next 14 years fly by. Those 14 years allow youth to experience many opportunities under the supervision of a positive youth role model. Some of those opportunities may be going to 4-H Camp, showing livestock, or giving a ham speech. The opportunity to track these experiences through a KY 4-H Achievement Application lets
Author: MacKenzie Preece
The objectives of C1-C4 Area 4-H Teen Retreat are to develop leadership and teamwork skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, have fun, make new friends, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills, and develop positive youth-adult partnerships. This overnight educational experience is a culminating event for the C1-C4 Area Teen Council, who worked for several months to plan implement, and evaluate this 2-night, 3-day program for their
Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. At this age, youth encounter numerous physical, cognitive, langu
Author: Catherine Webster
Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. At this age, youth encounter numerous physical, cognitive,
Simpson County 4-H is excited to have it's first KY State 4-H Officer for 24-25. The impact the KY 4-H program has had on her life is immeasurable..."One of the first clubs in Simpson County 4-H that I became involved in was the Lucky Spurs, which is our horse club. I joined the club thinking all I wanted to do was to show horses. While attending my first club meeting, the leader, Mrs. Rebecca encouraged me to try other opportunities within the club. That year I was able to compet
The 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky June 11-14, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for youth to become acquainted with the University of Kentucky,
Author: Shelley Crawford
Empowering Future Leaders: Teen Leadership Academy Cultivates Middle School LeadersAccording to recent studies, students who develop leadership skills in middle school are 70% more likely to excel in high school and beyond. The Teen Leadership Academy (TLA), a middle school 4-H leadership program, has proven to be a catalyst for such development among young learners.The TLA program, designed for middle school students, selects four students from each participating school to engage in a comprehen
Author: Paula Jerrell
The problemRetaining outstanding young people in our county is an ongoing issue. We are a rural county with little opportunity for tech jobs; our youth don't always know what is available and our leadership base is aging.The educational program response 4-H and Ballard County Schools have renewed their Leadership Ballard Program for middle schoolers in order to help with facets of this county issue. We offer opportunities to learn more about the businesses, organizations and policy make
Author: Kelly Smith
Author: Cathy Fellows
