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About Us
County Impact Statements - Logan County
4-H and Youth "To Make the Best Better"
"4-H has great opportunities. It covers so many projects now that anything
you want to study for a hobby or possible career is available. At this time I
think I want to look into a farming career. My main project is in agriculture
which gives me a head start." - Lance Cameron, Logan County 4-H
4-H is the youth development program of the University of Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service for youth ages 5 through 19. 4-H members develop
life skills through project work, community service, and leadership activities.
Youth in 4-H select the projects or subject areas they will pursue through
hands-on activities - learning by doing. Food, nutrition and health and plants
and animals are the top project areas currently chosen by Logan County youth.
County-wide activities that provide opportunities for 4-H’ers to learn skills
include: job shadow program, demonstrations and illustrated talk competition,
record books, county camp, poultry chain, fair livestock projects, and
achievement banquet. Logan County 4-H members also participate in state and
national camps such as Citizenship...Washington, D.C., Kansas City Global
Conference, Forestry and Wildlife Camp, and High Adventure to New Mexico.
Volunteers are essential to the successful delivery of 4-H programs to youth.
Fifty-four adults volunteer with Logan County 4-H Clubs. The average volunteer
spends 216 hours per year volunteering. In 2001, the estimated dollar value
contributed by 4-H volunteers in Logan County was approximately $163,296.
Friendly rivalries were formed between 4-H members at the
"Survivor" themed county 4-H camp.
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Impacts
- There are 14 community and project clubs in Logan County with an
enrollment of 185 members.
- 503 students learned safety when staying home alone, how to prepare
nutritious snacks, selecting foods from the food guide pyramid, and about
livestock management through school programs.
- 49% of the youth in 4-H and school enrichment programs in Logan County
live in town with the remaining 51% living on farms.
- Stephen Tencleve was awarded a $1500 college scholarship for his
achievements throughout his ten years in 4-H.
- 17 4-H members learned about different careers through a job shadow
program.
- 64 youth learned survival skills at an overnight county camp at Shoal
Creek.
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