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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Success Story4-H Reality Store 2024 is Back



4-H Reality Store 2024 is Back

Author: Mary Lawson

Planning Unit: Menifee County CES

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Plan of Work: Develop Individuals for Volunteer Roles

Outcome: Initial Outcome

It had been 10 years since Menifee County 4-H offered an in-person 4-H Reality Store! Recognizing the importance of financial literacy, the Menifee County High School partnered with Menifee County 4-H Youth Development Program to bring the innovative 4-H Reality Store experience to their sophomore students. The 4-H Reality Store is an interactive financial simulation designed to teach young people about budgeting, financial decision-making, and the realities of adult life. The participants/target audience were Menifee County High School Sophomore class. In the spring semester April 2024, all 75 sophomore students at Menifee County High School participated in the 4-H Reality Store. The program was set up in the school gymnasium, transformed into a bustling "reality store" with different stations representing various financial obligations and life choices. A total of 13 community partners, 75 sophomore students, 15 school staff, and Menifee County FCS/4-H Agent participated in 4-H Reality Store.  Over 90% of the sophomore class of Menifee County High School said this program helped them improve their view of adult life and has improved some level of their financial literacy. 100% of students said they would like to see this program come back every year.  






Stories by Mary Lawson


The Gold & The Bronze

about 10 months ago by Mary Lawson

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4-H Reality Store 2024 is Back

about 10 months ago by Mary Lawson

It had been 10 years since Menifee County 4-H offered an in-person 4-H Reality Store! Recognizing th... Read More


Stories by Menifee County CES


The Gold & The Bronze

about 10 months ago by Mary Lawson

As young people turn five years old, they can enter the world of 4-H as a Cloverbud. Little do their... Read More


4-H Reality Store 2024 is Back

about 10 months ago by Mary Lawson

It had been 10 years since Menifee County 4-H offered an in-person 4-H Reality Store! Recognizing th... Read More


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