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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, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryBuilding Life Skills Through LEGO Club



Building Life Skills Through LEGO Club

Author: Julia Wilson

Planning Unit: 4-H Central Operations

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

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

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In Hart County, many youth have limited access to structured enrichment programs that [promote team work, problem-solving, and critical thinking unless they participate in sports.  The LEGO Club was created to meet these needs by offering a space for youth to explore STEM, design, and leadership through hands-on, collaborative learning

The Hart County 4-H Agent partnered with two new volunteers and the public library to launch a LEGO Club and Cloverbud LEGO Club for the 2024- 2025 program year. The agent worked with the volunteers to create lessons that promoted teamwork, communication, problem solving and creativity. 

For example, in one team-building activity, youth worked in groups to replicate a hidden LEGO structure. One member at a time observed the model for one minute and returned to their team to describe it—focusing on memory, communication, and attention to detail. Other lessons encouraged open-ended building based on prompts like, “You’re stranded on a desert island—build what you need to survive,” promoting innovation and imagination.

Over 30 youth were engaged in the program in its first year, with several participating in both the club and other 4-H activities. The library displayed the creations between meetings which also increase an interest in the club. Youth in the LEGO Club completed a verbal survey and 100% indicated that they felt confident working in a team and felt they had improved their communication skills. The LEGO Club has become a vibrant, inclusive space where youth build more than LEGO structures—they build confidence, friendships, and essential life skills.
















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