The Russell County 4-H program collaborated with the Russell County School System to provide a citizenship program to 212 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 92% of the youth indicated that they follow rules, loved their community, were trustworthy, and had compassion for others
2. 74-90% of the youth indicated that they were honest, responsible, had courage to make good decisions, took responsibility for their actions, didn’t hurt others, volunteered in their school, and kept up with events happening at school. 
3. Over 50% of the youth also said that they kept up with events happening in the world

Ninety percent (90%) of the youth learned how to fold the American flag, and 45% had shown someone else how to fold the flag.  Ninety-six percent (96%) of the youth indicated that they planned to follow the guidelines of displaying the American Flag, and over 85% of the youth indicated that they planned to vote in elections as an adult.