• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:

  • 	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
    # / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

  • Location: Carroll

4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1)

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  A retrospective survey of all NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers will be used following all orientation and ongoing training to assess knowledge and skills gained, and to cite examples of how the skills are being used in their leadership roles.

   

  ·        Year 1-2 (BROCK) – Survey UNHCE 4-H YD staff to assess 1) knowledge and use of newly revised Middle Management Volunteer system materials to train middle management volunteers in their counties, and 2) impacts in their counties from establishing or enhancing/improving a volunteer management system.

  ·        Year 1 (BROCK)– Pre-test volunteers who take on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum to identify skill and knowledge development needs. 

  ·        Year 3 (??)– Post-test volunteers who took on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum. 

  ·        Year 5 (??) – Survey all those who are middle management volunteers.

• Indicator details for this plan:

  • 	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
    # / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The attainment of knowledge and the mastery of skills gained by youth and adult volunteers through 4-H participation in distinct and targeted projects and/or subject matter areas will be measured by various methods. 

   

  ·        Year 1-2 (BARKER, CONLON) – Targeted programs in Natural Resources / Outdoor Recreation. Youth, their parents and volunteers participating in the 4-H Shooting Sports and/or attend Barry Conservation Camp will be surveyed end-of-training to assess knowledge gain, and six-months post-training to assess application and skill development.

  ·        Year 1-3 (GREGORY, KNIGHT) – Targeted programs in Family & Consumer Resources, including 4-H Afterschool Curriculum Kit / Fit and Healthy, and High School Financial Planning.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Fit & Healthy kits (Year 2-3). Youth and teachers participating in High School Financial Planning will complete the program Evaluation (Years 1-3)

  ·        Year 2-4 (SCHRIEFER, WILEY, BRADT) – Targeted programs in Science, Engineering, and Technology.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Aerospace kits (Year 2-3).  Youth participating in GPS, Aerospace (outside of afterschool programs), and the Science and Technology Team will be surveyed on their involvement in project activities to assess knowledge gained, demonstration of skills, and application or sharing of subject matter (Year 3-4).

  ·        Year 4 (SCHRIEFER) – Targeted programs in Animal Science. Staff will replicate the UWEX-developed retrospective survey of animal science members, using both a paper survey (mailed) and form builder (web-based) survey. A comparison of the data with the 2006 baseline data will be reported.

  ·        Year 5 (TBA) – Other project areas to be determined.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1)

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  A retrospective survey of all NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers will be used following all orientation and ongoing training to assess knowledge and skills gained, and to cite examples of how the skills are being used in their leadership roles.

   

  ·        Year 1-2 (BROCK) – Survey UNHCE 4-H YD staff to assess 1) knowledge and use of newly revised Middle Management Volunteer system materials to train middle management volunteers in their counties, and 2) impacts in their counties from establishing or enhancing/improving a volunteer management system.

  ·        Year 1 (BROCK)– Pre-test volunteers who take on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum to identify skill and knowledge development needs. 

  ·        Year 3 (??)– Post-test volunteers who took on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum. 

  ·        Year 5 (??) – Survey all those who are middle management volunteers.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

4H8- # of NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers surveyed that report gaining knowledge and practicing the skills leading to mastery of specific leadership roles within the context of positive youth development. (statewide target is 60%). (Relates to CPL6 & SNHC1)

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  A retrospective survey of all NH 4-H YD middle management volunteers will be used following all orientation and ongoing training to assess knowledge and skills gained, and to cite examples of how the skills are being used in their leadership roles.

   

  ·        Year 1-2 (BROCK) – Survey UNHCE 4-H YD staff to assess 1) knowledge and use of newly revised Middle Management Volunteer system materials to train middle management volunteers in their counties, and 2) impacts in their counties from establishing or enhancing/improving a volunteer management system.

  ·        Year 1 (BROCK)– Pre-test volunteers who take on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum to identify skill and knowledge development needs. 

  ·        Year 3 (??)– Post-test volunteers who took on middle management roles for the 2008 NE Regional Leader Forum. 

  ·        Year 5 (??) – Survey all those who are middle management volunteers.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation tools from the national Youth as Partners (YAP) curriculum will be used annually with youth and adult volunteers on UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations including, but not limited to, State 4-H Advisory Committee, State Horse Advisory Committee, State Horse Show Committee, 4-H Foundation Board.

   

  ·        Years 1 & 3 & 5 (Brock) – Administer the evaluation tools from the YAP curriculum and supplement the findings with a review of board minutes reflecting youth contributions. Report findings to Federal.

• Indicator details for this plan:

  • 	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
    # / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation tools from the national Youth as Partners (YAP) curriculum will be used annually with youth and adult volunteers on UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations including, but not limited to, State 4-H Advisory Committee, State Horse Advisory Committee, State Horse Show Committee, 4-H Foundation Board.

   

  ·        Years 1 & 3 & 5 (Brock) – Administer the evaluation tools from the YAP curriculum and supplement the findings with a review of board minutes reflecting youth contributions. Report findings to Federal.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation tools from the national Youth as Partners (YAP) curriculum will be used annually with youth and adult volunteers on UNHCE targeted boards, committees and collaborations including, but not limited to, State 4-H Advisory Committee, State Horse Advisory Committee, State Horse Show Committee, 4-H Foundation Board.

   

  ·        Years 1 & 3 & 5 (Brock) – Administer the evaluation tools from the YAP curriculum and supplement the findings with a review of board minutes reflecting youth contributions. Report findings to Federal.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:

  • 	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
    # / possible	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0	0 / 0

  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The attainment of knowledge and the mastery of skills gained by youth and adult volunteers through 4-H participation in distinct and targeted projects and/or subject matter areas will be measured by various methods. 

   

  ·        Year 1-2 (BARKER, CONLON) – Targeted programs in Natural Resources / Outdoor Recreation. Youth, their parents and volunteers participating in the 4-H Shooting Sports and/or attend Barry Conservation Camp will be surveyed end-of-training to assess knowledge gain, and six-months post-training to assess application and skill development.

  ·        Year 1-3 (GREGORY, KNIGHT) – Targeted programs in Family & Consumer Resources, including 4-H Afterschool Curriculum Kit / Fit and Healthy, and High School Financial Planning.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Fit & Healthy kits (Year 2-3). Youth and teachers participating in High School Financial Planning will complete the program Evaluation (Years 1-3)

  ·        Year 2-4 (SCHRIEFER, WILEY, BRADT) – Targeted programs in Science, Engineering, and Technology.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Aerospace kits (Year 2-3).  Youth participating in GPS, Aerospace (outside of afterschool programs), and the Science and Technology Team will be surveyed on their involvement in project activities to assess knowledge gained, demonstration of skills, and application or sharing of subject matter (Year 3-4).

  ·        Year 4 (SCHRIEFER) – Targeted programs in Animal Science. Staff will replicate the UWEX-developed retrospective survey of animal science members, using both a paper survey (mailed) and form builder (web-based) survey. A comparison of the data with the 2006 baseline data will be reported.

  ·        Year 5 (TBA) – Other project areas to be determined.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The attainment of knowledge and the mastery of skills gained by youth and adult volunteers through 4-H participation in distinct and targeted projects and/or subject matter areas will be measured by various methods. 

   

  ·        Year 1-2 (BARKER, CONLON) – Targeted programs in Natural Resources / Outdoor Recreation. Youth, their parents and volunteers participating in the 4-H Shooting Sports and/or attend Barry Conservation Camp will be surveyed end-of-training to assess knowledge gain, and six-months post-training to assess application and skill development.

  ·        Year 1-3 (GREGORY, KNIGHT) – Targeted programs in Family & Consumer Resources, including 4-H Afterschool Curriculum Kit / Fit and Healthy, and High School Financial Planning.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Fit & Healthy kits (Year 2-3). Youth and teachers participating in High School Financial Planning will complete the program Evaluation (Years 1-3)

  ·        Year 2-4 (SCHRIEFER, WILEY, BRADT) – Targeted programs in Science, Engineering, and Technology.  Afterschool providers and 4-H volunteers will be surveyed to assess knowledge gain and application / use of new 4-H Afterschool Aerospace kits (Year 2-3).  Youth participating in GPS, Aerospace (outside of afterschool programs), and the Science and Technology Team will be surveyed on their involvement in project activities to assess knowledge gained, demonstration of skills, and application or sharing of subject matter (Year 3-4).

  ·        Year 4 (SCHRIEFER) – Targeted programs in Animal Science. Staff will replicate the UWEX-developed retrospective survey of animal science members, using both a paper survey (mailed) and form builder (web-based) survey. A comparison of the data with the 2006 baseline data will be reported.

  ·        Year 5 (TBA) – Other project areas to be determined.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll

• Location: Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan
• Evaluation plan:

  Evaluation Plan:  The development of selected life skills in 4-H youth participating in targeted programs will be measured via youth, parent, and/or volunteer surveys to document observed changes in life skill development.  Evaluation will include use of life skill development instruments from CYFAR (Children, Youth and Families At-Risk) and Community Youth Mapping (CYM).  CYM will be administered in appropriate ways. A UNH 4-H Camps study on social skills development is incorporated as part of a 3-year study with UNH Outdoor Education Dept.

  ·        Year 1-3 – (CROSS) – Selected life skill is Teamwork. Surveys will be administered to youth participants (Years 1-3) and coaches who reflect on these youth participants (Years 2-3) from 4-H Youth Development program teams including: county and state Animal Science Teams(Years 1-3); Science Technology Team (Year 3); and state Teen Council, county planning teams and teen groups (Years 1-3); 4-H Club Officers (Years 1-3); Life Smarts (Years 1-3); and county-based events where youth and adults work as a team (Years 2-3).

  ·        Year 1-3 (CROSS) –CYM Program – A variety of life skills will be assessed using survey, focus groups, and/or interviews conducted with both youth and adult mentors.

  ·        Years 1-3 (GREGORY) –CYFAR program sites in Hillsboro and Rockingham County – A variety of life skills will be assessed using instruments developed by external evaluators Scott Meyer and Stephanie Halter. Methodology includes parent focus groups, surveys and focus groups with collaterals, and youth interviews or focus groups.

  ·        Year 1-2 (GASS, CONLON) – Campers, ages 10-12, attending UNH 4-H Camps will be surveyed with parental consent using a Social Skills Development instrument as part of a national study being conducted by Michael Gass, UNH Dept. of Outdoor Education for the American Camping Association.

  ·        Year 4-5 (collaboration with other program areas) – Youth participating in to-be-determined interdisciplinary programs designed to develop healthy lifestyle choices and positive decision making skills will be assessed using methodology appropriate to the programs and audiences.

• Indicator details for this plan:
  • Location: Carroll