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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Socorro County) |
| Date | October 25, 2010, 7:50 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Alamo Century 21st After School Program: During the school year, the Socorro County Extension Agent makes bi-monthly visits to the Alamo Century 21st after school program at the Alamo Navajo Indian Reservation. Programs generally last between 90 and 120 minutes and focuses on hands-on activities with strong educational components. Information and project ideas are taken from the 4-H project list and adapted to fit a variety of themes ranging from seasonal lessons to cultural exploration. Programs performed during this reporting period included: During the month of September we focused on the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. We learned about How an Hot Air Balloon works using information found of the Internet. We also used information from the Model Rocket 4-H project as supplemental information. As a hands-on activity we built paper mache hot air balloons. In October, we learned all about Pumpkins. The Agent used curriculum from the Illinois Ag in the Classroom to teach youth about pumpkin growth. We also learned about the variety of uses for pumpkins and how they are used by the youth in the program. We were able to get pumpkins donated to us by a local farmer and the youth made jack-o-lanterns out of them. The City of Socorro hosted a Halloween Carnival for youth in the community with the Socorro County 4-H members participating in the event. The 4-H Agent, with the help of 4-H members, had a table set up where youth could make arts and craft projects. During National 4-H Week, the Agents presented a workshop to the youth educating them on projects they can participate in, life skills you learn in 4-H and way to become a leader in 4-H. Flyers were sent home with all the parents explaining to them what 4-H is and how they can join a club in their community. November was the month of discussing what we are thankful for. We talked about what it takes to get all of the food to their table at Thanksgiving time. We talked about the farmers that grow that food, the soil it is grown in and all the benefits that meal has not only to ourselves. As a hand-on activity we made a Turkey out of construction paper and on each of the feathers on our turkey we put something that we are thankful for. During December we made homemade Christmas decorations to put on their Christmas Trees. One of the recipes we used was the applesauce and cinnamon recipe. The kids loved it because the ornaments smelt so good, they wanted to eat them!! The Agents objective was to teach them that Christmas is not all about buying things; there are a lot of things that they can be made from the ornaments on their tree to the gifts they give their family and friends. Through these activities youth have learned several life skills. Some of these have included: HANDS: Giving Contributing to Group Efforts: Youth are expected to participate in group discussion during the lector portion of the session. We often times do a question and answer session and all youth are expected to participate. Working Teamwork: Some of the tasks that must be completed are done in groups of two or three. The youth must work together to complete the task, without fighting over how to get it done. HEAD: Managing Wise Use of Resources: The Agent brings the supplies for the activities and the youth need to be creative in designing their end product. They are also expected to not waste materials. HEART: Caring Sharing: Youth are expected to share supplies with each other. They are also expected to share stories and experiences while learning new information. Relating Cooperation: Youth cooperate with each other as well as with the Agent to complete task. Youth must be patient by waiting for their turn to speak as well as waiting in line to gather their supplies. |