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4-H Enrollment and PIE Form

Sign up for your 4-H Club alerts for all up-to-date information on meetings and changes, etc. by emailing Ashley Vice at Ashley.Vice@uky.edu or Shelby Cleaver at Shelby.Cleaver@uky.edu or call the office at 859-289-2312.  If you are interested in joining or volunteering in any of our programs don't hesitate to get in touch with the Nicholas Co. Extension Office at 386 East Main St., Carlisle, KY.  40311

Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program

Motivation and the use of incentives are essential to positive youth development. 4-H Youth Development programs provide opportunities for creativity in a learn-by-doing environment and encourage youth to become involved in projects and activities. The 4-H Achievement Program is intended to recognize 4-H participants who have outstanding accomplishments and incentivize youth to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Every effort is made to make this 4-H program inclusive to all eligible youth.
 

4-H Achievement Design:

• Comprehensive program spanning the entire career of the 4-H’er.
• Awards points for outside efforts and interests.
• Encourages growth and development by awarding high points at multi-county, state, and national levels.
• The program does not require a previous level of achievement to apply for a higher level as long as the 4-H’er meets the minimum point requirements.
• 4-H’ers can choose to compete for awards and prizes (i.e., Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald) – or achieve levels and be recognized in their counties through Clover Levels 1 through 3.
• Youth who have obtained a “Bronze,” “Silver,” or “Gold” – retain their title.
• The new 4-H Achievement Program includes and incorporates the previous “Middle School Leadership Awards.”
• Previous work completed by the 4-H’er (from past years) may be included in the new Achievement Program.
• The achievement program is designed to allow 4-H’ers to begin keeping records of their awards, participation, and projects.

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Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program

The Country Ham is distinctive to Kentucky and the Southeast.  The 4-H Country Ham project begins in January and ends at the Kentucky State Fair.  The project began in the late 1990’s with approximately 40 4-Hers and has grown to over 800 from the majority of the counties in the Commonwealth.  The hams are judged at the state fair while the 4-Hers give a three to five minute speech on their experiences in the project.  The 4-H Country Ham Project not only teaches Kentucky’s youth about where their food comes from, but also teaches them about our food heritage.

How to make a Country Ham

Junior (Born 2014-2010): How to cook and store a country ham

Discuss the best ways to store your country ham after the fair and the various ways to cook a country ham.

How to tutorial for selecting the prefect ham.

Senior (Born 2005-2009) How to market and sell country hams.

4-H Livestock Projects

4-H and Youth Livestock Projects

Livestock and Horse Volunteer Certification

Livestock and Horse Club Volunteer Infomation

Teen Conference

Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts:  mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. 4-H members work to master leadership and citizenship skills, this event inspires teens to continue their 4-H involvement through belonging to a group of like-minded peers and mentors.  During this four-day conference, teens develop valuable life skills, leadership competencies and communication abilities.  Delegates have an opportunity to practice independence while staying on the University of Kentucky campus living in dorms, visiting "The 90" and other academic and student life buildings that allow them to see how a real college student lives.  Delegates are encouraged to explore their future education and degree plans by exploring all the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment can offer. A service learning opportunity is provided for youth to practice generosity. Featured events include: Fashion Revue, the Culinary Challenge, State 4-H Officer elections, and selection of our future Teen Board members.

Shooting Sports

Nicholas County Bluejacket Bullets

Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports began in 1988 and is a nationally recognized program that focuses on fostering life skills and positive youth development through healthy competition, service, leadership, and education. There are a variety of disciplines offered within the program including archery, muzzleloader, pistol (air & .22 caliber), rifle (air & .22 caliber), shotgun, and hunting and outdoor skills, all of which are taught by a National or State Certified Instructor.

    Shooting Sports is open to all youth, 9 to 18 years of age as of their 4-H age (age as of Jan. 1st of that year).

    Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. This program fosters mastery by learning firearm safety and marksmanship, belonging by taking part in club and community activities, independence by demonstrating responsible firearm use, and generosity by participating in community service and outreach projects.

For more information contact Ashley Vice, Shannon Cohorn, Diana Burden, or Matt Cohorn the Nicholas County Shooting Sports Coordinatiors.

Hey Teachers!

Environmental Education programs bring school children to camp to learn about the natural world out in nature!  These fantastic programs are typically led by 4-H County Extension Agents and Teachers.

Environmental Education allows individuals to explore the environment and environmental issues. As a result, many develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and take action to improve the environment personally or at a community level. 

What classes are offered?

Lake Study, KY Mammals, Bird Adaptations, Nature Hike, Owl Pellets, Enviroscape, and more!!!