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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Eddy County)
Date October 19, 2009, 9:46 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report 7. Fifteen youth attended Youth Get-Away 4-H Camp held near Torreon, New Mexico. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to leadership, social skills, teamwork, sharing, problem solving, and managing feelings. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge and skills related to leadership and basic life skills as evidenced by observations and camper evaluations. Six 4-H members attended a Junior Leader Training held in Clovis. Youth received hands on training from State 4-H Officers and 4-H Agents with the intent of improving their leadership skills to benefit the Eddy County 4-H Council and learning to make better choices. By attending the training youth received an increase in life skills, such as leadership, character, self-esteem, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Four 4-H members attended a Livestock Judging Camp held in Lubbock, Texas. Youth received hands on training related to livestock judging. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge about livestock judging. There was also an increase in life skills, such as communication, critical thinking, decision making, self-esteem, and teamwork. Two 4-H members attended the New Mexico 4-H State Livestock School held in Albuquerque. Youth received hands on training related to showmanship, nutrition, fitting, disease, and management. 100% of youth reported an increase in knowledge about their livestock project. There was also an increase in life skills, such as communication, goal setting, self-responsibility, character, and keeping records. Six 4-H members attended Showmanship Clinics held twice a week during the month of July. Youth received hands on training related to showmanship, nutrition, and fitting. The clinics increased knowledge about showmanship and increased mastery skills, such as goal setting and decision making. Seventeen 4-H members attended a Project Roundup/Livestock Work Night. Youth received hands on training related to showmanship, fitting, and nutrition. The clinics increased knowledge about livestock showmanship and increased mastery skills, such as decision making, teamwork, and social skills. 8. County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. Six junior youth advanced to District level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, wildlife, wool, crops, consumer decision making, home economic skill-a-thon, horse judging, livestock skill-a-thon, parliamentary procedure, and fashion revue. Youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by teamwork and positive attitudes. Thirteen youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 50 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 14% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. Thirty youth participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 60 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 26% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won.