Goochland County
Primary Program Area Focus: 4-H
Describe the plans for this internship. (I.e. what specifically will the intern are doing?)
Week One: During the first week, the intern will receive an orientation of the office and office procedures. The intern will be given a tour of the county to see the diversity that Goochland has to offer as well as meeting community partners. The intern will be responsible for planning and designing 4-H promotion displays for Extension Extravaganza to include 4-H clubs, in school, afterschool programs and camps. The intern will assist in editing the Goochland 4-H Livestock Show book and send out to the 4-H members.
Week Two: CSI Goochland camp will be offered this week for youth aged 9-12 years of age. CSI Goochland will allow youth to explore a mock crime scene while working alongside some of Virginia’s finest police officers. Participants will learn the skills and tricks of the trade necessary to put the clue’s together to solve a crime. The intern will be working to plan and implement lessons throughout the week in partnership with Parks and Recreation and the Sheriff’s department, as well as evaluation during the last day of camp. During the camp week, the intern will be responsible for teaching the campers about the six pillars of character with the Character Counts program. Following camp’s completion, the intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Three: The 4-H office and Parks and Recreation will be offering a day camp this week a new pilot program that will resemble the schedule of residential 4-H camp. Youth ages 5-12 will be able to attend. The intern will be working to plan and implement lessons throughout the week in partnership with Parks and Recreation. During the camp week, the intern will be responsible for teaching the campers about the six pillars of character with the Character Counts program. The intern will be responsible for creating and implementing the evaluation during the last day of camp. The intern will have the opportunity to assist the Amelia FCS agent with a canning class that will be taking place during this week in Goochland and will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Four: Around the World 4-H Camp will be offered this week for youth ages 5- 12 years of age. This week the campers will be traveling around the world and learning about different countries through arts, foods and language. The intern will be working to plan and implement lessons throughout the week in partnership with Parks and Recreation. During the camp week, the intern will be responsible for teaching the campers about the six pillars of character with the Character Counts program. The intern will be responsible for creating and implementing the evaluation during the last day of camp. The intern will work with the 4-H agent to create a new contest booklet for the 4-H area at Field Day of the Past to include 4-H projects such as gardening, club displays, photography etc. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Five: During this week, the intern will be assisting in helping the 4-H camping cluster agent prepare for 4-H residential camp. They will work to help organize the campers in their cabins and groups. The intern will be responsible for editing the camp book that the teen and adult volunteers will be using during the camp week. The intern will begin the planning process for a veterinary science day camp or 2 day workshop with the local veterinarian to be offered later in the summer for youth within the county. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Six: Multimedia camp will be conducted this week for youth ages 9-12 years of age. This camp will have a focus on digital photography, movie making, movie trailers and so much more. The intern will be working to plan and implement lessons throughout the week in partnership with Parks and Recreation. During the camp week, the intern will be responsible for teaching the campers about the six pillars of character with the Character Counts program. The intern will be responsible for creating and implementing the evaluation during the last day of camp. The intern will have the opportunity to assist the Amelia FCS agent with a canning class that will be taking place during this week in Goochland. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Seven: Residential camp will be taking place during this week. The intern will be responsible for supervision of campers and teens throughout the camp week. The intern will plan and implement camp classes that will include digital photography and the Multimedia class that will include making video trailers with the use of the iPads. The intern will be working with the CIT program while at camp and provide leadership by working with the CIT’s as it relates to duties at camp. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Eight: This week the intern will conduct the veterinary science workshop and provide leadership to this program with 4-H volunteers. The intern will need to evaluate the program when complete. The intern will assist at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in areas described by the Dairy Youth Specialist. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Nine: The intern will work with the 4-H agent and volunteers in the planning process to prepare for the Field Days of the Past and the Goochland 4-H Livestock Show that takes place in September. The intern will help secure judges, volunteers and help will promotion displays for this event. During this week, the intern will have the opportunity to tour on the largest dairy operations in the area as well as some other niche farming operations. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Week Ten: The 4-H office and Parks and Recreation will be offering a new pilot program at day camp this week that will resemble the schedule of residential 4-H camp. Youth ages 5-12 will be able to attend. The intern will be working to plan and implement lessons throughout the week in partnership with Parks and Recreation. During the camp week, the intern will be responsible for teaching the campers about the six pillars of character with the Character Counts program. The intern will be responsible for creating and implementing the evaluation during the last day of camp. The intern will be responsible for writing a press release to submit to the local media.
Describe the knowledge / skills that the intern is expected to gain from this experience.
- Employ basic positive youth development methods.
- They will be able to plan, implement and evaluate 4-H programs.
- Understand the importance of working with community partners.
- Gain and enhance their leadership skills.
- Enhance communication skills when working with youth and adults.
- Understand the value of program evaluation.
- Effective volunteer management.
- Marketing skills will be strengthened through writing press releases & using various media to advertise local programs.
- Better understanding and implementation of conflict techniques.
- Comprehend and appreciate the skills and education of VCE agents.
How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?
Throughout the ten weeks of the internship within Goochland County, the intern will learn by doing working mainly with the 4-H program this summer through hands on experience with planning, implementing and evaluating programs. They will gain the necessary skills to work with a diverse audience and work with volunteers on various levels. The intern will be able to see the successes of integrated local programs and be a member of the team through working together throughout the summer. The intern will have the opportunity throughout the internship to visit with an area Family and Consumer Science agent to see what their role and responsibilities are along with helping with a program or two that will be conducted in Goochland. The intern will also be able to shadow the agriculture agent while visiting farming operations to see the value of agriculture within the community and what are role is at VCE to help the clientele. Through it all, the intern will be a member of the Goochland Extension team and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to make a difference in the lives of our clientele within the community.