Leadership
Are you ready to step up to leadership? This project will help bring out the best in you. You will learn about the skills it takes to be a leader such as: understanding yourself, communicating, getting along with others, learning, making decisions, plus managing and working with groups.
Explore your Spark!
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Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Ages 7-9
- Determine what is important to you
- Learn how others feel
- Learn how to be responsible
- Learn group cooperation
Ages 10-13
- Participate in a trust walk
- Learn to be accountable and dependable
- Practice teamwork in achieving a goal
- Learn meeting manners
Ages 14 and Older
- Learn to accept differences in people
- Accept your own strengths and weaknesses
- Develop and participate in an interview process
- Identify different leadership styles
Project Materials
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Leadership (LS100)
- My Leadership Workbook (ages 7-10)
- My Leadership Journal (ages 11-13)
- My Leadership Portfolio (ages 14+)
General Leadership Resources
Project Leader Resources
Events and Activities
4-H Camp Counselor Recognition Program
Award: Certificate
4-H Key Award - Awarded to Outstanding 4-H Members age 16+
Award: Certificate, tie clasp or necklace
National 4-H Conference
When: April
Where: Washington D.C. Foundation Patron Sponsor Fund
Award: Up to six delegates selected to attend
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum
When: November
Where: Rock Springs 4-H Center
Outstanding News Writing Award for 4-H Club Reporters
Award: Gifts to top nine winners
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
State Level
Award: Medallion
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
