4-H Programs: Mindful Mechanics and Get Experience in Mindfulness (GEM)

4-H Programs: Mindful Mechanics and Get Experience in Mindfulness (GEM)

The 4-H Programs, Mindful Mechanics and Get Experience in Mindfulness (GEM) are statewide youth wellness programs aimed to promote mindful practices that lead to improvements in managing one’s own goals, developing a sense of self, time management, stress management, emotional regulation, and mindful eating practices.

Program Outcomes

In the past year;

  • 5,096 participants gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns.
  • 17,409 participants indicated they made healthy lifestyles choices because of lessons learned in the programs.

     

    Contacts: Isaac Hilpp and Chuck Stamper

    Contact Information

    Pamela D. Holbrook
    Administrative Support Associate I

    708 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

    +1 (859) 257-7193

    pamela.holbrook@uky.edu