The 2019 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held June 10-13 on the University of Kentucky Campus. Over 700 teens, chaperones and agents attended this year’s four day event which inspires teens to continue their 4-H involvement.  Campbell County 4-H was proud to have received the Kentucky 4-H State Teen Conference Largest County Delegation Award again this year!   

Through this 95^th Annual Conference, teen 4-H’ers from across the Commonwealth developed valuable life skills, leadership competencies and communication abilities.   Delegates had the opportunity to practice independence while staying on the University of Kentucky campus living in dorms, visiting “The 90” and other academic and student life buildings that allowed them to see how college students live.   Delegates had the opportunity to explore their future education plans by exploring all that the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment can offer.  Delegates gained six hours of instruction in a core content area of their choice.   Over forty departments within the University of Kentucky, agencies and businesses in the Lexington-Fayette County area, and local stakeholders conducted these learning experiences.  

A service learning opportunity provided the youth a way to practice generosity and civic engagement.   Over thirty community serving organizations collaborated with Kentucky 4-H to provide these experiences.   Examples of service learning activities included putting mulch down at the UK Arboretum, volunteering at the Family Care Center, Lighthouse Ministries, and the Lexington Ronald McDonald House.

All delegates also participate in a leadership minor.  This year’s minor focused on diversity and inclusion using curriculum from Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.  The workshop was developed to help challenge our members to think about ways that they can include others from diverse backgrounds in 4-H and life’s daily activities and to be role models to others.

Other featured events included State 4-H Officer Elections, State Fashion Revue, Entertainment by the State 4-H Performing Arts Troupe and Kentucky 4-H Achievement & Scholarship Recognition.  Campbell County was proud of all of our award winners who were: Rebekah Foutch- $1000 Michael Brandy/ Ale-8 One Scholarship, Anya Deaton, Lydia Deaton, Katrina Kursell and Daniel Myers- Gold Achievement Award Winners plus Rebekah, Katrina and Daniel were selected as finalists to interview for the top Emerald Achievement Award.  Karley Kursell – Silver Achievement Award and Syd Fillhardt- Clover Level 5 Award.