Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Planning Unit: Muhlenberg County CES
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
Plan of Work: Developing Life Skills
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Name one benefit of e-filing your taxes? How do you typically pay for a new car warranty? How might a university’s graduation rate influence your decision to attend? These are all examples of questions the Muhlenberg County 4-H Junior LifeSmarts Team studied for months leading up to their debut competition. LifeSmarts focuses on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. A team compromised of five 4-Hers worked together to claim the 2022 Kentucky State Championship. Traditional 4-H programs introduce 4-Hers to hands on experiences, volunteerism, leadership skills. The LifeSmarts skiathlon style program tests 4-Hers intellectual skills by literally putting them to the test. Adult volunteer leaders trained 4-Hers and cheered them on to their championship title.
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