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Impact of Colorado 4-H Programs on Youth Development and Success

This study, conducted in the spring of 2005 in collaboration with CSU's College of Business Marketing Research class, surveyed 1,906 students from 15 randomly selected counties in Colorado, including 395 4-H members. The results showcased that 4-H youth reported higher confidence, competence, and community connection. Participants felt more valued by adults and demonstrated a strong sense of purpose and pride. The findings highlight the critical role of 4-H in promoting positive youth development and providing supportive environments for personal growth.

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Impact of Colorado 4-H Programs on Youth Development and Success

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  1. Colorado 4-H Impact Study

  2. About the Study • Conducted in the spring of 2005 • Cooperated with CSU College of Business Marketing Research class • 5th, 7th, and 9th grade students • 15 randomly selected counties • then 4 schools in each county randomly selected • 1,906 students surveyed • 395 were 4-H members

  3. Alamosa Archuleta Baca Chaffee Conejos Eagle El Paso Garfield Kit Carson Las Animas Montezuma Phillips Rio Grande Washington Yuma Counties Involved About the Study

  4. Grades Involved About the Study

  5. 4-H Youth: Making Contributions...Being Successful

  6. 4-H Youth: Making Contributions...Being Successful

  7. 4-H members were more likely to report that they: 4-H Youth: Confident • Have control over the things that happen to them ** • Like themselves ** • Have much to be proud of ** • Have a sense of purpose in their life ** • Are glad they are who they are*

  8. 4-H Youth: Confident

  9. 4-H members were more likely to report that they are able to: 4-H Youth: Competent • Speak with ease in front of others ** • Set goals ** • Plan ahead * • Manage money wisely **

  10. 4-H Youth: Competent

  11. 4-H members were more likely to report that: 4-H Youth: Connected • Adults in their town make them feel important ** • Adults in their town listen to what they have to say * • In their hometown, they feel like they matter to people ** • Within their own family, they feel useful and important * • They are given lots of chances to help make their town or city a better place to live ** • In the last month, they have had conversation with an adult other than a parent that lasted 10 minutes or more.*

  12. 4-H Youth: Caring & Compassionate

  13. Colorado 4-H enrollment 4-H: For All Communities • The community club program has 16,310 youth • 89,696 youth are involved in K-12 school enrichment • 8,041 youth involved in K-12 after school programs • 121,477 total number of youth involved

  14. 4-H: For All Communities

  15. 4-H: For All Families

  16. A majority of 4-H members in this study reported: 4-H Promotes Positive Youth Development • 4-H allows them to explore their own interests • 4-H provides a safe place for learning and growing • 4-H clubs are supportive environments where youth feel accepted for who they are • Participation in 4-H has been critical to their individual success in life

  17. Special Thanks to: The school officials who allowed us to collect data Spring 2005 CSU BK410 Marketing Research Class CSUCE agents who collected the data

  18. For more information: www.4h.colostate.edu - PowerPoint Presentation - Complete Research Report - PDF of Exectutive Summary State 4-H Office 970- 491-1152

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