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

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.

Franklin County 4-H Clubs

To learn more information about the clubs/projects available in Franklin County view our website or contact our County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development; Austin Brewer,  abrewer8@uky.edu  or MacKenzie Preece, MacKenzie.Preece@uky.edu or call 502-695-9035. 

Joining a club/project opens the door to a world of 4-H opportunities!

 

Club Descriptions

Open to youth ages 9-18 years old.  Youth and their dogs will learn obedience, companionship, and responsible dog ownership.  All dogs must be current on all vaccinations and have all puppy vaccinations.  Click HERE for the 2023/2024 forms. For more info, contact 4-H Agent MacKenzie Preece at mackenzie.preece@uky.edu.

Open to youth 9-18, this club focuses on the various forms of communication. Speeches, demonstrations, and written! Stay tuned for the 4-H commercial created by the club! Contact Club Leader Denise Boebinger for more information on the club! Email: dboebinger@me.com

This club focuses on all livestock and creating a farm. They have explored chick hatching this spring! Stay tuned for their next project! Contact the Club Leaders Ryan & Haelie Shouse at haelie1988@yahoo.com for more info! 

If you haven't attended a Sewing Club meeting yet, you should!  Members are piecing together their projects!  This club is all hands on!  Contact Debi Newman at lebident@gmail.com  for more info.

 

Shooting sports is looking for leaders! Please contact Austin Brewer for more information on becoming a shooting sports leader.  

This club will teach youth about beekeeping, bee boxes, pollinator gardens, honey tasting and much more! For more info, contact 4-H Agent MacKenzie Preece at mackenzie.preece@uky.edu.

The 4-H Cooking Group is open to youth in 4th to 12th grade. If you want to learn to cook and try new recipes, the Cooking Club is the group for you!  The program is designed to teach youth cooking skills such as techniques, utensil use, and basic culinary skills. 

Junior club  is for ages 9-13. They will learn basic cooking skills and practice simple recipes.

Senior club is for ages 14-18. They will work on their advanced skills, practice more complex recipes and work towards the 4-H culinary challenge. Contact Austin Brewer at abrewer8@uky.edu for more info. 

 

Cloverbuds is open to youth ages 5-8 years old. Cloverbuds explores all areas of 4-H throughout the year. Creating crafts, and doing different educational activities together at the extension office. Contact Austin Brewer at abrewer8@uky.edu for more information. 

Club Calendar

2023-2024 4-H Club Calendar

 

Events

4-H Beginner Sewing Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Beginner sewing club is for youth to learn the basics of sewing and begin easy projects! 

4-H Cloverbud Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

4-H Cloverbud Club is for kindergarten- third grade youth. They will explore the different areas of 4-H and learn what 4-H stands for. 

4-H Jr. Bee Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Jr. Bee Club will be learning all about Honey Bees! They will have some hive exploration as well. 

4-H Sr. Cooking Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Youth will work on their advanced skills, practice more complex recipes and work towards the 4-H culinary challenge. 

4-H Dog Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Youth and their dogs will learn obedience, companionship, and responsible dog ownership.

Come Join Our Team! Extension Facilities Manager

Come join our team! The Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, through the University of Kentucky is in need of a facilities manager. Click the registration link below to apply.

4-H Advanced Sewing Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Advanced Sewing club is for youth who have a basic knowledge of sewing skills and are ready to complete more complicated projects. 
They will be meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.

4-H Sr. Bee Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Sr. Bee Club is advanced 4-H bee keepers who are ready to learn more about taking care of their hives. 

4-H Jr. Cooking Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Jr. Cooking Club will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Jr. Cooking Club is for kindergarten - fifth grade. They will be learning basic cooking recipes and cooking skills.

4-H Dog Club

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Youth and their dogs will learn obedience, companionship, and responsible dog ownership.

Austin Brewer

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

(502) 695-9035 abrewer8@uky.edu Franklin County Extension Office 101 Lakeview Drive Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8750

Mackenzie Preece

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

(502) 695-9035 mgjo233@uky.edu Franklin County Extension Office 101 Lakeview Drive Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8750