The communications program in Kentucky 4-H is based around the concept of helping youth to explore, develop, and define their communication abilities in regards to such areas as public speaking, personal expression, interaction with others, and professional correspondence. The communication programs presented take a variety of approaches and techniques to improving youth skills, including but not limited to project books that involve personal evaluation and reflection of skills, competitive speaking and demonstrations, extemporaneous speaking, expression through art, and personal/professional relationship activities. The Jefferson County 4-H Communications Day was held so that local youth could demonstrate their skills in the various competitions held. There were 37 youth of varying ages all competing in the various classes of speeches of speeches and demonstrations. After the end of the Communications Day, 8 youth qualified to move on to the State 4-H Communications Day Competition.