Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Planning Unit: Muhlenberg County CES
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Plan of Work: Providing Positive Youth Development Experience
Outcome: Initial Outcome
An important goal of 4-H is to provided positive youth/adult partnership experiences, teach youth leadership skills, crucial life skills, and how to be a good citizen. 4-H CloverBuds ranging in age from 5-8 years old, enjoyed a day camp in Muhlenberg County where they discovered 4-H and the exciting environment around them. Fifty-five youth attended the CloverBud Day camp in July where they explored Paradise Park and discovered stimulating topics like woodworking, recreation, dance, fitness, crafts, outdoor cooking, nature, and animal science. Twenty teens and twelve adults partnered to create this thrilling learning experience. 59 out of 60 reported they learned something new at CloverBud Day Camp. 48 out of 60 reported they tried a new food. 45 youth reported learning something new at this day camp. 26 youth tried a new food like blueberries and strawberries. 44 youth reporting making a new friend. 52 youth reported they were no interested in joining 4-H. 53 youth report they planned to return next year. The success of the CloverBud Day Camp lead to the creation of a monthly CloverBud Club where 30 members have enrolled.
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