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Youth Development (Sandoval County)

Plan Goal

Sandoval County youth will enhance their personal growth, through the development of leadership, citizenship and life skills, and experience and satisfaction of making a difference in their own lives, their families, their schools, and their communities.

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 Sandoval County 4-H Youth Development Program strives to ensure that every youth involved will have the opportunity to participate in an experience that will strengthen a young person's sense of belonging, generosity, independence and mastery.

Approximately 25.6% (2008 U.S. Census QuickFacts)of the Sandoval County population is between the ages of 5 and 18 years. The Sandoval County 4-H Youth Development 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

Sandoval County youth ages 5-19 are targeted to learn life, leadership, and citizenship skills through: project work, special interest groups, school enrichment, competitive events, Fairs, clinics, workshops, record books, camps, community service, public speaking, elected/appointed offices, etc.

Short-Term Objectives

During the 4-H program year, Sandoval County youth involved in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.

During the 4-H program year, Sandoval County youth involved in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work; county, district and state competitive events; real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.

During the 4-H program year, Sandoval County youth enrolled in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

During the 4-H program year, Sandoval County youth in club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.

During the 4-H program year, Sandoval County youth in the 4-H club program 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, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.

During the 4-H program year, Sandoval County youth in the 4-H club program will begin establishing partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.

Medium-Term Objectives

Sandoval County youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.

Sandoval County youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.

Sandoval county youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

Sandoval County youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.

Sandoval County youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program 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, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.

Sandoval County youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H program will establish partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.

Long-Term Objectives

Sandoval County youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.

Sandoval County youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.

Sandoval County youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

Sandoval County youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.

Sandoval County youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program 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, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.

Sandoval County youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will have established partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.

Evaluation Plan

Number of 4-H youth in Sandoval County participating in County, District and State events.

Number of Sandoval County youth participating in special interest, community and special interest programs.

Number of youth attending Sandoval County 4-H council meetings and willing to serve as county council officers.

Record books submitted by 4-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.

Event and workshop evaluations will be conducted to measure effectiveness of program and skills learned.

Annual 4-H Enrollment Report will include member enrollment.