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UK Cooperative Extension Service

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

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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




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Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Success Story4-H Art Club Helps Foster Civic Engagement



4-H Art Club Helps Foster Civic Engagement

Author: Allison Denny

Planning Unit: KSU Administration

Major Program: Volunteer Engagement in the Arts

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

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The statewide Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment indicated that two of the top 15 priorities for the state of Kentucky are strengthening youth workforce readiness, and providing youth life skill training opportunities. Civic engagement is an essential skill set that contributes to the growth of 21st century life and workforce skills. Because of this, KY 4-H prioritizes integrating civic engagement into all learning opportunities and experiences, along with leadership and communication.

To help promote civic engagement within youth, the art clubs of both Barren and Warren counties created a service project, incorporating artistic essential skill development with community service. In January, the clubs in both counties held their monthly meeting and created Valentine's Day cards that participants would then hand out to individuals at their local senior living centers. In both counties combined, 51 youth of various backgrounds participated in this activity, fostering connection and community with other members of the club as well as with the individuals who received the cards. Additionally, all participants exhibited a desire to complete more service projects in the future.






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