Citizenship
Overview
Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportuntiies for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. 4-H'ers across the state engage in activities that empower them to be active citizens in the their local, state and national communities.
Contact your county extension office for more information (link).
Curriculum
Civic Engagement: After School Activities for Citizenship, Leadership and Service
This resource guide is designed to be used by Extension Professionals and volunteers who wish to deliver civic engagement programs for children in grades three through six in after school settings. It includes background information on civic engagement and activities that gives children the desire, skills and knowledge to become civically engaged. (126 pages) Intended user: adult and teen volunteers, professionals
Source: [online only] Kentucky 4-H Agent Resource Guide
4-H Afterschool Resource Guide FREE [online]
Agents of Change (Level 1)
This curriculum takes youth in grades 6-8 through the process of researching, planning and conducting a service learning project. The activities are designed for youth to learn by doing. Youth reflect on what they did and what it meant to them. (36 pages) Intended user: youth in grades 6-8
Source: National 4-H Supply Service
4-H Mall BU-08182 $4.95
Raise Your Voice (Level 2)
This curriculum takes youth in grades 9-12 through the process of researching, planning and conducting a service learning project. The activities are designed for youth to learn by doing. Youth reflect on what they did and what it meant to them. (36 pages) Intended user: youth in grades 9-12
Source: National 4-H Supply Service
4-H Mall BU-08182 $4.95
Service Learning Helper’s Guide (Facilitator’s Guide)
This guide is designed for adults and older youth working with groups. It includes individual meeting activity guides, as well as information to help you develop as a leader. There are plenty of tips that will help the facilitator guide youth who are working through the associated member guides. (36 pages) Intended user: adult and teen volunteers, professionals
Source: National 4-H Supply Service
4-H Mall BU-08182 $4.95
Events/Activities
State Contact for Citizenship: Chuck Stamper | cstamper@uky.edu | 606.257.9511 x233
State Contact for Global Education/Leadership: Rachel E. Noble | rachel.noble@uky.edu | 859.218.0991
Updated 2/21/17 REN