4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

What is 4-H?

4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension.  Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family.  Extension agents and volunteers take the results of university research and explain it in such a way that different age groups can learn and apply the information to their own lives. Kentucky 4-H believes in providing positive youth development experiences that all youth to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.  

4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. The four H's represent the idea of HeadHeartHandsand Health. These are the values members work on through fun and engaging programs.

Head   Managing, Thinking

Heart   Relating, Caring

Hands   Giving, Working

Health   Being, Living

4-H Communication Information

Please call the Scott County Cooperative Extension Office at 502-863-0984 to register for the communications contest by March 13th.

4-H Summer Camp FAQs

July 15-19, 2024

North Central 4-H Camp
260 Camp Drive 
Carlisle, KY 40311 

Ages 9-15. Must turn 9 by July 15th, 2024.

$310 

A deposit of $150 is due with the camp application to secure your spot.

There are scholarships available for half-off camp fees. Campers also receive a discount when a family member volunteers as a counselor. 

If applying for a scholarship, you may make a $50 deposit.

Bring a completed application to the Scott County Extension Office. We have copies at our office or you can download and print the application from the link below:

 /sites/scott.ca.uky.edu/files/4H%20Camp%20Application%202024.pdf

4-H Camp Sign-up Night will be March 4th at the Scott County Extension office from 6-8pm

You may drop off camp applications during regular office hours (M-F 8-4:30) after March 4th.

 

*Applications will NOT be accepted before sign-up night

*ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON, NOT ONLINE.

 

The remaining $160 is due by June 3rd, 2024. 

The full camp fee is refundable untill June 3rd, 2024. After June 3rd there will be a 10% fee applied to refunds. 

*No refunds will be given after July 1st, 2024.

May 6th or 7th at the Scott County Cooperative Extension Office at 6pm. You only need to attend on May 6th or 7th, not both dates.

Orientation is mandatory for a parent or guardian. Campers are encouraged to attend but are not required. You only need to attend on May 6th or 7th, not both.

Class sheets will be given out when you turn in your camp application. Classes will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Circus!

Cloverbud Camp June 28 -30  Ages 6-8

 

Cloverbud camp is a great opportunity to let kids learn responsibility and various skills at a younger age. They will stay in cabins, swim at the pool, and take tons of different classes like nature, recreation, low ropes, ice cream making, and many more!

This camp is for anyone who is between the ages of 6 to 8.

As long as you are 6 by the first day of camp you can attend.

Cloverbud camp is Friday, June 28th through Sunday the 30th.

The camp they will attend is North Central 4-H camp in Carlisle, KY.

The cost to attend per kid is $165 which includes the cabin, food, materials for classes, and a t-shirt.

Applications are available at the Scott County Extension or to download here.

These do have to be turned in in person at the extension Office.

Applications are due  April 15th

Spots are very limited so if interested please turn the application in as soon as possible.

All youth (New and Returning) will follow the link to enroll/ re-enroll 

If this is your first time enrolling you will need to create a username and password 

After you enter the enrollment site you will follow the prompts to enroll

By completing the enrollment process your family will automatically be signed up for the monthly 4-H Newsletter   


What is your 4-H Age?

4-H Age Guide 

We base age on what you are of the current 4-H program year 

Program year is September 1st - August 31st 

Madison Adkins

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

(502) 863-0984 madison.adkins@uky.edu Scott County Extension Office 1130 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324-8931

Crystal Beitler

Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development

(502) 863-0984 crystal.beitler@uky.edu Scott County Extension Office 1130 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324-8931

How does 4-H benefit youth?

4-H’ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. Positive youth development studies have affirmed that compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:

  • Four times more likely to contribute to their communities. 
  • Two times more likely to be  civically active.
  • Two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices.
  • Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology  programs during out-of-school time.
  • 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.

4-H Clubs and Project Information

This group focuses on fun projects that include educational activities, science experiments, and crafts. For youth ages 5-8.

You can participate in one or more of these project groups. New members will
learn basic skills which they can build on as they progress through the different levels. Each year,
members can showcase their projects at the county Fashion Revue. 

Developing skills related to Rabbits such as care and health, breed identification (ID) and
characteristics, equipment ID , and skills related to showing. This program offers hands on learning
with rabbits but youth are not required to own a rabbit.

Members will learn about poultry care, upkeep, and showmanship. Youth do not have to
have fowl to participate. Open to ages 5-18.

Includes the following species: cattle, goat, sheep, and swine. This club meets once
per month with additional learning opportunities provided. (ages 9-18; youth 5-8 are considered
novice and may only show goat, sheep, and swine.)

Developing skills related to shooting sports such as care and safe handling of
bows and firearms, and equipment identification (ID). Introduces youth to careers related to the
shooting sports industry through presentations and possibly field trips. It is not required to have or
own any equipment. Must be 9 years old (4-H Age) to join.

High school youth meet monthly to focus on leadership & community service. Open to High School aged youth.

Art Club will meet monthly and will explore different techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, etc. Open to ages 9-17.

Horticulture Club will meet monthly. Come learn about plants and gardening with fun activities and take home horticulture projects. This club is open to ages 9-17.

Contact Information

1130 Cincinnati Road Georgetown, KY 40324-8931

(502) 863-0984

scott.ext@uky.edu