Kentucky State University 4-H Youth Development Programs
Welcome to Kentucky State University's
4-H Youth Development Program
What we do and who we are:
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. More than 6 million 4-H youth in urban neighborhoods, suburban communities and rural farming communities participate in 4-H.
As the youth development program of the nation’s land-grant universities and the Cooperative
Extension System, 4-H fosters a “learn by doing” approach. Activities, events, and
programs are centered around three program areas: science, healthy living, and citizenship.
The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, a longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, shows youth engaged with 4-H are:
- Nearly two times more likely to get better grades in school
- Nearly two times more likely to plan to go to college
- 41 percent less likely to engage in risky behaviors
- 25 percent more likely to positively contribute to their families and communities
Upcoming Events and Activities
Check back later for upcoming events and activities.
Contact:
Dr. Shawn Gardner
Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development
Rosenwald 4-H Center
315 Maryland Avenue
Frankfort, KY 40610
Phone: (502) 597-6261
Email: shawn.gardner@kysu.edu
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