Most of this blog’s readers are likely familiar with 4-H – K-State Research and Extension’s youth development program. 4-H is an awesome program, but wouldn’t it be great if we could make it better? After all, the motto is, “To Make the Best Better.”
Riley County 4-H serves 360 youth ranging in age from 7-19 in the traditional club setting, or clubs that meet once per month. Riley County Extension also offers educational enrichment to classrooms and provides resources and instruction for after school settings. About 2,500 youth in Riley County experience 4-H resources through this format.
Riley County is also home to Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, faith-based organizations and a myriad of others. Most of us are reaching some of the same youth participants. Likely, there are youth out there in Riley County, who have not been reached at all.
How can we reach more youth with less resources? Could Riley County design a county-wide youth organization? What would it look like to have youth gain benefits from all these organizations? How can we maximize the strengths and talents of these local organizations to create an impactful educational experience? This is on my mind at the moment. What do you think??
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