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Youth Development (Roosevelt County)
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Plan Goal
To promote positive youth development for Roosevelt County youth through 4-H project work, special interest, competition, clinics, workshops, outreach efforts, record books, camps, county council, officer trainings, junior/teen leaders
Situation Statement
Youth development research emphasizes the importance of meeting the four basic human needs of belonging, generosity, independence and mastery. Studies indicate that youth whose needs are met in positive ways are likely to develop into active citizens and contributing members of their families and communities. The Roosevelt County 4-H Program strives to ensure that every youth involved will have the opportunity to participate in 4-H experiences that strengthen a young person’s sense of belonging, generosity, independence and mastery. Over 27% of Roosevelt County’s population is under age 18 (2006 Census Quickfacts). The Roosevelt County 4-H Program is committed to delivering research based educational curriculum and related learning experiences for youth in club, school enrichment and special interest. Work in this area includes 4-H and other youth programs and activities that promote positive youth development. These educational activities facilitate the development of life skills, citizenship and leadership, fostering a sense of belonging and independence, providing opportunities for mastery and creating a spirit of generosity. Through projects and activities in 4-H, youth have many opportunities to develop life and leadership skills that include responsibility, self-confidence, self-esteem, communication skills, teamwork and decision making. These skills are introduced, developed and expanded throughout a lifetime.
Target Audience and Actions
Roosevelt County youth ages 5 to 19 are targeted to learn life, leadership and citizenship skills through: Project Work, Special Interest Groups,Competitive Events, Fairs, Clinics, Workshops, Record Books, Camps, Community Service, Public Speaking, Elected/Appointed Offices, etc.
Short-Term Objectives
The majority of youth involved in the Roosevelt Co. 4-H program will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc., developing life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
4-H members will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, special interest and county 4-H events developing cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
4-H members will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects
Medium-Term Objectives
4-H members with 2 to 3 years experience will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc., developing life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
4-H members with 2 to 3 years experience will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, special interest and county 4-H events developing cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
4-H members with 2 to 3 years experience will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects.
Long-Term Objectives
4-H members with at least 4 years experience will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc., developing life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
4-H members with at least 4 years experience will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, special interest and county 4-H events developing cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
4-H members with at least 4 years experience will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects.
Evaluation Plan
Evaluations will be conducted through surveys conducted for a portion of workshops and major events. Surveys will be designed to measure effectiveness of program, life & leadership skills learned and self-concept of youth participants.
Review of State and County Record Books submitted by Roosevelt County4-H youth will provide tools for evaluating the long term effects of programming on life skills, public speaking, leadership and citizenship, as well as future and career plans of 4-H members.