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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Chaves County)
Date October 24, 2011, 5:46 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Novice Day Camp Novice Day Camp was offered to members aged nine to eleven as well as junior and senior age members with less than two years of 4-H experience. Council officers served as group leaders, while local leaders served as project presenters. A total of 46 youth and parents participated in the event, a 33% increase from the previous year. Youth were introduced to project areas such as Rocketry, Citizenship, NM Roundup, and Dairy Foods. Youth were involved in hands on activities and completed projects that meet exhibit requirements at the county fair. The second phase of the camp consisted of introducing the youth to four contest areas. Contests presented included land judging, horticulture, wildlife, and favorite foods presentations. The camp wrapped up with a 4-H Parenting 101 workshop. Twenty-two parents attended the workshop which covered the fundamentals of the 4-H program and what to expect as a parent of a new 4-H member. The agent covered the roles of the 4-H agent, the volunteer leader, the state 4-H office, the 4-H member, and the 4-H parent. Participants were also given information on 4-H record books as well as information on county, state, and national events and opportunities for youth and leaders alike. As a result of the camp, there was a 65% increase in participation in the project areas covered at the camp as indicated by member enrollment forms as well as completed projects turned in for exhibit. There was also a 45% increase in member participation in wildlife and horticulture contest areas. The agent has already observed positive results from the camp as two novice members and one junior member have completed demonstrations on how to make butter, which the youth learned in the Dairy Foods workshop. County Competitive Events County competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 96% of novice youth advanced to district level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, rifle, air rifle, livestock skill-a-thon, wildlife, horticulture, archery, demonstrations and dairy judging. 100% of youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character, and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship and completion of project related activities. County Fair 170 youth participated in the Chaves County Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 700 livestock projects were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $280,000 was paid to Chaves County 4-H members through the junior livestock sale and over $3,000.00 was awarded in fair related scholarships. 85% of Chaves County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock, horse, rabbit, and poultry projects as evidenced by the quality of animals shown, ribbons won, and showmanship awards received. One judge stated: “This group of kids is one of the best I have ever had the opportunity to work with. The quality of animals runs deep in every class. These animals could compete anywhere and do well.” Youth Get Away Ten 4-H youth attended Youth-Get-Away held at Inlow Baptist Camp. Youth participated in hands on workshops and activities designed to increase life skills related to leadership, teamwork, problem solving and cooperation. 86% of youth participants reported an increase in cooperation and teamwork. The agent has noticed the friendships the youth forged with other members from across the state.