Success StoryEmpowering Youth Through Engaging 4-H Classes



Empowering Youth Through Engaging 4-H Classes

Author: Julia Wilson

Planning Unit: Hart County CES

Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Multiple studies have shown the benefits of 4-H membership. However, it is difficult to get youth involved in a program if they are not interested in the classes being offered. The Hart County 4-H Agent, the 4-H Program Assistant and volunteers have worked tirelessly to provide a variety of educational opportunities for local 4-H youth.

 

Throughout the year the 4-H Agent facilitated a series of classes, inviting youngsters to explore various fields of interest. The hands-on classes offered a diverse range of activities, including leaf collection, culinary, geology project, needle felting, Goodwill Meets 4-H, clay jewelry making, spin art, wax resistance painting, cardboard sculpting, quilting, sewing, leather projects, woodworking, and upcycle art projects. Three hundred seventy-seven youth are currently enrolled in the Hart County 4-H program. There are plans to offer new interest in the upcoming year.


Projects from each class were exhibited at the Hart County Fair in July of 2023The fair provided a platform for the youth to exhibit their creativity, dedication, and newfound skills to the wider community. The projects that wochampion in their class will move forward to the Kentucky State Fair.  






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