The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with the Russell County School System to provide a citizenship program to approximately 210 fifth grade youth.  Citizenship education increases the likelihood of engagement in community education and community service as well as the understanding of the political process.  During the 4-H club meetings, youth were introduced to the concept of a citizen, the qualities of a good citizen, American flag etiquette, American flag folding, and the emblems that represent Kentucky.  At the completion of the program, the youth were given a survey to assess the impact of the citizenship activities.  The youth were asked how they rated themselves as a good citizen; the results are as follows:

1. Over 90% of the youth indicated that they follow rules, loved their community, were trustworthy and honest, and had compassion for others
2. 88% of the youth indicated that they were responsible and had the courage to make good decisions 
3. Over 65% of the youth also said that they kept up with events in their school and what is happening in the world

Ninety-three percent (93%) of the youth learned how to fold the American flag, and 47% had shown someone else how to fold the flag.  Ninety-nine percent (99%) of the youth indicated that they planned to follow the guidelines of displaying the American Flag, and over 75% of the youth indicated that they planned to vote in elections as an adult.