Health and Well-being

About this Program Area

Kentucky youth deserve access to educational and life skill-building opportunities through 4-H Health and Wellbeing programs. America’s future depends on a ready workforce and engaged communities to solve society’s greatest challenges. The 4-H Health and Wellbeing program is designed to promote the holistic wellbeing of youth through a comprehensive approach that integrates positive youth development principles. This program aims to empower young individuals to make informed decisions about their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.

Objectives 4-Her’s will:

Increase knowledge and awareness of healthy habits and practices that promote physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health and wellbeing among 4-Her’s.
Improve attitudes and beliefs towards healthy habits and practices among 4-Her’s.
Develop skills and competencies necessary for 4-Her’s to adopt healthy habits and practices in their daily lives.
Increase social support and connectedness among 4-Her’s by fostering positive relationships with peers and adults.
Encourage self-reflection and exploration of personal values and beliefs related to health and wellbeing among 4-Her’s.

Cooperative Extension Service Priority Issues

According to the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension System Community Needs Assessment (2023), priority issues related to health and wellbeing include:

Minimizing youth substance abuse.
Improved access to mental health and wellbeing resources.
Reducing youth obesity through nutrition and/or exercise.
Support for substance use addiction prevention.
Minimizing bullying and/or school violence.
Coping strategies to support youth wellbeing.
Strengthening youth peer-peer relationships.

Some Ways to Engage

4-H Summer Camp
4-H Day Camps
4-H Environmental Camp
Youth Strong
Mindful Me

Want to Get Involved?

Learn how this program can benefit your child and family by contacting your County Extension Office today!

Contact your County Office