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Youth Development (Cibola County)

Plan Goal

Develop life skills in Cibola County youth through project participation, workshop participation and leadership roles in club activities.

Situation Statement

In 2009, Cibola County has an estimate population of 27,036 in a land area of 4,506 sq. miles that is a value of 6 persons per square mile. 42.7% are Native American, 23.3% non-Hispanic white, 33.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Other race alone . According to the census in 1999 there were 21.5% of families living below the poverty level in Cibola County. The majority Cibola 4-H members are from Grants, Milan, Bluewater, San Rafael, and San Mateo communities and most of the remainder coming from the Pinehill area. With the Acoma Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Cubero, San Fidel, and Seboyeta communities not having any representation at all. This 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

The youth of Cibola County ages 5 to 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

Youth of Cibola County will be provided openness to 4-H club work and school enrichment programs.

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

Youth involved in Cibola County 4-H programming will develop or enhance life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities throughout the year.

For the duration of the 4-H program year, Cibola County 4-H youth will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.

Over the course of the 4-H program year, youth in the Cibola County 4-H will gain leadership and teamwork skills by attending county, multi-county, state, regional, and national 4-H programming events.

Youth in the Cibola County 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 throughout the 4-H program year.

Medium-Term Objectives

75% of 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.

75% of 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.

50% of 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, and special events.

60% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H club and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.

65% of 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.

Long-Term Objectives

Cibola 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.

Cibola 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.

Cibola 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.

Cibola 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.

Evaluation Plan

Evaluations will be conducted through record books submitted by 4-H youth the success of learning life skills, public speaking, leadership and citizenship, as well as future and career plans can be evaluated. The annual enrollment report will include statistics on future, present, and past data on enrollment of Cibola county 4-H members