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Fee Based Programs … Charge to Enable, Charge to Recover

Fee Based Programs … Charge to Enable, Charge to Recover. Carmen G. Burgos Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development 4-H In-service, April 22 – 24, 2008. Objectives:. Purpose of fee based programs Items to consider in planning fee based programs. Share ideas / exchange ideas.

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Fee Based Programs … Charge to Enable, Charge to Recover

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  1. Fee Based Programs…Charge to Enable, Charge to Recover Carmen G. Burgos Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development 4-H In-service, April 22 – 24, 2008

  2. Objectives: • Purpose of fee based programs • Items to consider in planning fee based programs. • Share ideas / exchange ideas

  3. Why have fee based programs? • Resource scarce environment • county, state, federal • Sustainability • Public value • “authorizers”(parents, taxpayers, legislators, local government, other educators, etc.) • participants

  4. Perspectives to consider: • Evidence of public value • Increase participation and support • Educator in the community. • Role as Coordinator for youth development program. • Network with organizations/ agencies for funding.

  5. Market research How is it important? who, what, how much, for what? Program impacts for youth audience Sustainability Estimating fee:What does it cost to implement this activity/program?

  6. What do they get in return for fee paid? What are other cost to you? Transportation Handouts Materials Refreshments Awards, certificate, _________ Location fee? Travel? Insurance? Guest presenter fee? Equipment / tools? Training volunteers? ______________ Continuation….

  7. Properly assess possibilities • Cannot endorse a product or products. • Participants receive value worth for fee • Educational • Contributes to programming efforts (IAA) • Important to evaluate • Accountability – evidence of public value

  8. Remain a significant element for youth development in communities! • Identify strengths and focus (where/how you can make major impacts) • Stay ready for changes and challenges • Foresight • Be proactive • Close connections to – and dialogue with- constituents. • Develop strong advocacy (parents, 4-H members, teachers, volunteers, etc.)

  9. Funding options in addition to fee based programs • Sponsors (individual or business) • “Sponsor a Youth” program • Sponsor an event • Fund Raising • Grants • Endowments • Subsidized programs

  10. Existing fee based programs? What? Cost? Results? Exchange of ideas Concerns? Discussion…

  11. Day camps (project related) - Grooming and Showmanship School(for livestock, horse or dog) - Sewing (could be a series) + accessories + decorating your room + clothing embellishments + clothing construction - Culinary Arts (could bea series) + baking + Power drinks + Microwave cooking + cake decorating + Fun Foods and appetizers - Environmental Camps Santa’s Workshop Teen’s Back-to-School Wardrobe: Planning, purchasing and care of your new wardrobe. Workforce Preparedness Camp Etiquette School Riding School Possible fee based programs

  12. Thank You! If you have questions or need assistance with this information, please feel free to contact me by e-mail cburgos@utk.edu or call (865) 974-2128

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