Independence County - Youth " To Make the Best Better"

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County Impact Statements - Independence County
Independence County Youth " To Make the Best Better"

A 4-H member makes a talk in the County wide Talks & Demonstration Activity.

"4-H teaches you how to set goals for your life and gives individuals the skills to achieve these goals.

- Daniel Campbell, Independence County 4-H Member

Our primary objectives are: 1) To teach young people to establish real-life

goals and how to work to attain those goals; 2) To involve youth in community service projects that will prepare them for becoming competent, productive, community minded citizens; 3) To prepare youth for leadership roles; and 4) To provide youth an opportunity for learning experiences in over 80 project areas.

There are many opportunities for youth to learn life skills in 4-H. Some of the county-wide activities include: B-Day (Bicycle Safety: BB Gun Safety; Broiler BBQ; and Baitcasting); Illustrated Talks & Demonstrations; Share the Fun (talent); Project Fair; Fashion Revue; Activity Day (Horticulture, Forestry, Crops Judging, Egg Preparation, and Breads activity); and showing projects at the County Fair. 4-H’ers also participate in District and State O’Ramas. Three 4-H’ers participated in National competitions in Louisville, KY.

4-H members conducted the following community service projects: Health Kits for the American Red Cross; Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive, Soap Drive for Help and Hope, made personal hygiene kits and collected coats for the Battered Women's Shelter, Christmas Brings Hope (1,000 food boxes for needy families), visiting nursing homes, Coats for Kids at some local schools, and many more.

Impacts

The Independence County 4-H program enrolled 362 youth in 12 community clubs, and 4 project clubs. One new club was established.
1,360 youth were reached in school enrichment programs.
Four leader training sessions were held with 52 leaders attending.
There were 116 Record Books completed with 96 County winners, 20 District winners and 2 State Record Book winners.
Junior and Senior Camps were held with 76 4-H’ers participating .
Teen Leaders conducted the following community service projects: Health Kits for the American Red Cross; Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive, Soap drive for Help and Hope; personal hygiene kits for the Battered Women's Shelter and more.
Received the Teen Leader Award for Community Service recognition at TLC.

Independence County
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Batesville, AR 72501
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County Impact Statements - Independence County
Independence County Youth " To Make the Best Better"