4-H has three primary program areas: science, engineering and technology; healthy living; and citizenship.
 The 4-H Citizenship project focuses on efforts to prepare youth for effective and active civic participation. We strive to develop competent and responsible citizens by providing formal instruction in government, law, community action and democracy that focuses on issues that youth view as important in their lives. These practices help youth increase their civic knowledge and interest in politics, improves critical thinking and communication skills and gives youth opportunities to apply what they learn through community service and service-learning activities.
 The National 4-H Healthy Living Mandate focuses on many health-related educational issues, including: mental and emotional health, foods and nutrition, physical health and safety. Louisiana 4-H offers a variety of programs to promote healthy living among children of all ages. Healthy Living programming includes: Smart Bodies, Smart Choices, Food and Fitness Board, Food and Fitness Camp among others.
 The National 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology Mandate (SET) focuses on increasing science, engineering and technology knowlege, skills and comptencies by providing opportunities for hands-on scientific learning and discovery in 4-H clubs. Although the United States is currently the world’s economic and military leader, we are at a critical juncture. We must adapt to meet the evolving economic and national security landscape of the 21st century. At the core of this challenge is our nation’s proficiency in science, engineering and technology. Too many young Americans do not have the science, engineering and technology career skills necessary to succeed—and meet our country’s needs—in the future. 4-H can focus resources and expertise through SET to improve science literacy; increase the number of American students seeking undergraduate degrees in science, technology and engineering; and increase the number of young adults pursuing careers in these fields.
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| The 4-H Citizenship Project The Citizenship program area helps build strong leaders that are involved in their community. View the list of project books available to 4-H members interested in Citizenship. |
| Celebrate the Military Child It's time to educate your peers and the community-at-large about the special needs of families and children undergoing challenging life events. April is the month of the military child, and it is important we recognize the sacrifices made by not only our deployed forces, but their families as well. |
| 4-H Textiles and Apparel Program Overview 4-H sponsors a Textile and Apparel Program available for both youth and adults interested in the multi-billion dollar fashion industry. Whether your passion is apparel design, walking the runway or taking an active leadership role, you can discover yourself and improve your skills in 4-H. |
| Point Kids in the Right Direction The benefits youth derive from the 4-H Shooting Sports program are described in this brochure. |
| National 4-H Shooting Sports The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics. |
| Step Into Government STEP INTO GOVERNMENT 4-H CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION GUIDE: To become an active citizen you need to know what's going on around you. To become more informed, engage in current events by using the media. In this practice, read daily newspapers, watch national news programs and view relevant films to understand current issues facing youth and families. |
| Bienville 4-H'ers Promote Literacy The service-learning project that 4-H'ers of Bienville Parish decided on was Literacy Promotion. The goal of the project was to promote literacy throughout Bienville Parish in addition to educating youth on workforce preparation and promoting 4-H while helping out a school in need. To find out more... |
| African-American Inventors Curriculum The African-American Inventors Curriculum was designed by a team of educators from The Ohio State University Extension Service to encourage fourth- through eighth-grade youth to develop creative and critical thinking skills, to encourage young people to view themselves as inventors and problem solvers, to increase youths' awareness of African-American history and culture and to comprehend and apply scientific principles in everyday life. |
| National Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Resource Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is September 17. The National Constitution Center offers new and exciting resources to engage students in the Constitution, current events and civic learning. Visit the website to learn more about the U. S. Constitution: http://www.constitutionday.com/ |
| Civics Quiz - Celebrate Constitution and Citzenship Day! Take this civics quiz to test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. Plus get creative ideas to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. |
| Boomerang Program BOOMERANG is a 15-session youth development program, geared to youth in individualized curricula for grade 4-5, grade 6 and grade 7-8. |
| Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development “What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence. |
| Junior Master Gardener Program Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana. |
| Louisiana 4-H Programs of Distinction Programs of Distinction is a recognition program that highlights high-quality youth development programs within Cooperative Extension occurring in communities across the United States. Louisiana 4-H has several programs that have earned this honor. |
| Learn science, technology through outdoor skills in 4-H Louisiana is renowned as an outdoor sports paradise. It’s a reputation earned by the world-class outdoor opportunities found across the state. To take advantage of these opportunities and make them safer, Louisiana 4-H is involved with an outdoor skills program that has become the fastest growing program within 4-H. |
| Junior Leader Awards Trip The Jeff Davis and Lafayette 4-H Jr. Leaders were rewarded for their work throughout the 2009-2010 school year with an awards trip to San Antoino, Texas, from July 12-15, 2010. Jr. Leaders are involved in 4-H service projects in their parishes and assist 4-H events throughout the year to be able to attend the awards trip. To find out more... |
| Celebrating the Military Child Along with the sacrifice of having a parent away for months at a time, military children face many unique obstacles, such as frequently being uprooted from school, saying goodbye to friends and starting all over again. Join us in applauding their efforts and celebrating the military child. Help build local community support for our military children and families in your own backyard. Contact Operation: Military Kids today. |
| 4-H’ers Learn Marsh Maneuvers Teach the young about the value of Louisiana’s coastline and marshes, and they’ve learned a lesson for a lifetime. That’s the philosophy behind the LSU AgCenter’s annual series of Marsh Maneuvers camps. They’re unique opportunities to mix fun with education – and in the end, help save our coast. |
| OMK Events and Camps Near You Keep up with OMK events all over the state |
| Science Buddies This Web site is designed primarily for science fair projects, but these activities also make great projects for 4-H science displays or science learning activities that relate to 4-H projects. Projects are by grade-levels so they’re age-appropriate. There are discussions about topics like scientific method, doing research and constructing a hypothesis. It also has an “Ask an Expert” feature. |
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| Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports teams in the news KHAS-TV aired a story on the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports teams for National 4–H Shooting competition. |
| SciGirls SciGirls is the ultimate destination for girls who love science! SciGirls is an upcoming PBS TV show, a web site, and a resource provider for educators, club leaders and mentors who are working with girls doing science. |
| OMK Kids Monkey Around LSU AgCenter 4-H OMK, the Audubon Nature Institute and the Alexandria Zoological Park held after-hours camps kust for military families. |
| OMK Rocketry Camp Start off this school year with a BANG! |
| 4-H'ers battle bots at 4-H University 4-H'ers participated in a Clover College session on robotics at the 2009 4-H University. Partnering with the LSU Computer Science department, 4-H kicked off the INSPIRE program. |
| OMK Camp Lagniappe VI 2009 Fall Lagniappe on Emergency Preparedness was Dangerously Fun!! |
| Operation: Military Kids Goes Summer Camp Crazy! Operation: Military Kids is putting on a series of camps this summer to help Louisiana's geographically dispersed military children and youth. Camps will be all over the state and open to military kids from all services. Camps include horseback riding, survivor skills, zoo camp, Military Kids Marsh Maneuvers and more. |
| Vermilion Parish 4-H Meningitis Awareness Vermilion Parish 4-H’ers decided to concentrate on Meningitis awareness as the topic of their service-learning project. The participants held many different project in an effort to raise awareness for their cause. To read more… |
| 2010-2011 National Days of Service Several days throughout the year are dedicated to serving your community. Read here to find out what they are and how you can participate. |
| Citizenship Washington Focus 2010 Each summer a Louisiana 4-H CWF delegation heads to the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) conference gives 4-H youth the opportunity to explore, develop and refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders in their home communities and at the national level. |
| Creating a Rain Garden at Cypress Cove Elementary Students at Cypress Cove Elementary partner with the Youth Wetlands Program to plant a rain garden. |
| Safety Crew, Teens Constructing Safer Tomorrow Service-learning is a program that was offered by the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H youth development program. The concept takes community service and makes it become more relevant. It allows youth to take ownership of the project while participating in learning experiences. |
| Focus on Citizenship in Washington DC Spend a week in Washington DC at the Citizenship Washington Focus Conference with 4-Her’s from across Louisiana. Through sightseeing tours in the living classroom of Washington, D.C., hands-on educational workshops, and visits with your Congressmen, learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how you can apply the leadership and citizenship skills you have learned at CWF when you return home. |
| Health Rocks! Every 4-H'er knows about pledging their “health to better living” which involves more than just physical health but strengthening the inner self as well. As health has become a more prevalent issue in recent years, 4-H created the “Health Rocks!’ curriculum for 8-to-12 year olds in an effort to reduce youth tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug usage. |
| Operation: Military Kids Dairy Camp Join kids from across Louisiana for fun in the great outdoors. Each year, Operation: Military Kids organizes camping opportunities for the families of our military service members. Contact the LSU AgCenter 4-H OMK program coordinator for dates and details. |
| Speak Out for Military Kids Track at 4-H U Clover College Operation: Military Kids is hosting a Speak Out for Military Kids (SOMK) Clover College track at this year's 4-H U, with opportunities to join the SOMK State Board. Scholarships are available to anyone interested in attending. |
| Camp Lagniappe V Having fun at 4-H camp is a little something extra for military kids in Louisiana. OMK Camp Lagniappe was enjoyed by children of deployed Servicemembers. |
| Franklin 4-H'ers Serve the Elderly The Junior Leaders of Franklin Parish participated in the Bridging the Gap with Literacy Service-Learning project. The goals of this project were as follows: programming in Franklin Parish will enhance the service learning initiative; youth will become engaged members in their community and will experience a sense of belonging after participating in the project. To find out more... |
| Community Ownership It’s important that the service-learning project belongs to the participants and their community. Young people and community members should work together to identify community needs, plan service activities and evaluate the impact of the service-learning project. |
| New Application As the service-learning project comes to a close, efforts need to be made to help youth continue to use their new knowledge and skills to make decisions, solve problems and grow as caring, contributing members of their communities. |
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| Recommendations for Adults Here are some recommendations for adults who are participating in service-learning with youth. |
| St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program Youth learn about bullying during the St. Landry Parish 4-H Character Development Program. |
| Union Parish 4-H Timberlake Nursing Home Project Four-H members from Union Parish had an opportunity to share their talents in an effort to help others in their community. Members have made table decorations for residents of the Timberlake Nursing Home and one member even used her cake decorating skills to earn $50 for her school’s cake auction. To read more… |
| Winn Parish 4-H Serves In collaboration with the City of Winnfield, 4-H youth assist with community events and activities throughout the year. To read more... |
| Vernon Parish 4-H Service-Learning Projects Vernon Parish has participated in many different service-learning projects including March of Dimes, Haven Ministries, Cystic Fibrosis, Earth Day Projects, and Soft Drink Tabs for Ronald McDonald House. To read more… |
| Calcasieu Green TEENs As a result of the interest raised by our 2006-07 service learning project, “What Happens in the Environment, Stays in the Environment”, our parish environmental project club, the Green TEENs, was formed. The club has three main goals: 1) to learn about environmental issues here in our parish, 2) to serve the community by helping with environmental projects, and 3) to educate others about environmental issues. To read more… |
| Evaluation Evaluation is a step of the service-learning cycle. It is where you evaluate the project and make changes where they are needed. To learn more, look at the following resources. |
| Service-Learning Evaluation Rubric Service-learning is a teaching method that combines academic instruction, meaningful service and critical, reflective thinking to enhance learning and civic responsibility. Use this rubric to evaluate the progress of your service-learning project while you're doing it and once you've completed it. |
| Meaningful Service Resources The meaningful service checklist will help you to determine if you have met all of the hallmarks of meaningful service. |
| Meaningful Service Scenarios Here are some scenarios of meaningful service. To learn more... |
| Hallmarks of Meaningful Service Here is a resource of what makes service meaningful. Read to find out more... |
| Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet You'll find the Service-Learning Preparation and Planning Sheet invaluable as you plan your next service-learning project. The sheet provides a framework for success for your service-learning project. . |
| Community Service-Learning Need Assessment Situations Here are some situations designed to provide an opportunity for you to think about and design effective service-learning projects to addresses the needs outlined in the situations. |
| Youth Voice It is important for youth to have the voice when it comes to service-learning. To learn more... |
| East Baton Rouge 4-H'ers Service Supports Pets and Nature East Baton Rouge Parish Junior Leaders broke into two tracks, one for animals and one for nature, for service-learning activities this year. To learn more... |
| Grant Parish 4-H Youth Start Courthouse Christmas Grant parish youth started this project, Courthouse Christmas, with the goal to provide 4-H members the opportunity to make decorations and decorate the community Christmas tree. To find out more... |
| Celebration The celebration stage is the point on the service-learning cycle where you celebrate the accomplishments of your project. Take a look at the resources provided for ideas and assistance on celebration. |
| Vermilion 4-H Rocks the House and Senate 4-H'ers from Vermillion parish participated in the 4-H Rocks the House and the Senate service-learning project with the goals to increase the number of registered voters in Vermilion parish, to increase the number of people who vote in the scheduled elections, and to educate members about the political party system. To find out more... |
| Lafourche 4-H Junior Leaders are Pawsitively Great Lafourche parish 4-H'ers participated in the Lafourche Junior Leaders are Pawsitively Great service-learning project. The goals of this project were to encourage and promote responsible per ownership, kindness, consideration and compassion towards animals, support education and legislation for the humane treatment of animals, and the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. To find out more... |
| Reflection Reflection is a very important part of the service-learning cycle. On this page, there are some resources and ideas to assist you in reflection. To read more... |
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| Red River 4-H'ers Participate in a Day of Service Youth from Red River parish participated in the Day of Service service-learning project. The goal of this project was to collaborate with area businesses, clubs, and churches for parish-wide beautification. To find out more... |
| DeSoto Parish 4-H'ers Crossing Generations The Junior Leaders in DeSoto Parish participated in the Crossing Generations service-learning project. Their goals for this project were for the youth of the Junior Leader Club to form meaningful relationships with residents at a local senior facility and to teach youth to value and respect senior citizens. To find out more... |
| 4-H Million Trees Project The 4-H Million Trees Project (4HMT) is an international service-learning project to inspire the approximately 6.5 million North American 4-H youth to plant 1 million trees to combat global climate change. |
| Videography Louisiana 4-H offers several opportunities for youth interested in videography. |
| Wet Work Video Clip The video allows students get a glimpse into the careers of wetland professionals who are making a difference in Louisiana’s unique habitats. |
| Easter Baskets for Nursing Home Residents Livingston parish 4-H'ers participated in the Easter Baskets for Nursing Home Residents service-learning project. Youth and adults collaborated to make eight Easter Baskets for the elderly in the local nursing home. To find out more... |
| Chefs in the Kitchen This educational effort funded by Fit4theFuture sponsored by National 4-H and Walmart Foundation reached youth in Caddo parish. This series of after-school workshops taught youth basic nutrition and food preparation skills. |
| Webster Parish 4-H Bicycle Safety Service-Learning Project Webster Parish participated in several service-learning projects this year including Bicycle Safety Day and Bicycles for 4-H Camp. To find out more... |
| Christmas Project for OLOL Children's Hospital Youth in West Feliciana parish participated in the Christmas Project for OLOL Children’s Hospital service-learning project. The goals of the project were to develop and improve 4-H member skills in sewing, leadership and organization and to provide direct service projects for the children’s hospital plan and conduct a fashion show as a fundraiser. To find out more... |
| Adopt War Memorial Civic Center Youth in Beauregard parish participated in the Adopt a War Memorial Civic Center program. The goal of the project was to help service local historical landmarks. To find out more... |
| Adopt an Elderly Jackson Parish Junior Leaders participated in the Adopt and Elderly service-learning project. The goal was to select a service learning project that would not only service the community, but also service the youth. To find out more... |
| 4-H Rocks the House and Senate The Jeff Davis Jr. Leadership club decided in collaboration with Calcasieu and Vermilion Parishes Jr. Leader Clubs to focus the service learning project on citizenship for the 2008 - 2009 club year. The programming would focus on the 2008 Election Year using this media to facilitate learning about citizenship and to use this attention to learn more about their government and government inter-workings. To learn more... |
| National Service Opportunities As we pledge our hands to larger service in 4-H, there is a lot of potential to put our hands and hearts to work. You’ll find the following opportunities throughout the new year to serve and celebrate. |
| Lafayette Parish Bowl-A-Thon Lafayette Parish 4-H recently held a bowl-a-thon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. To read more... |
| Kids in the Kitchen 4-H members are presenting cooking demonstrations using winning dishes from 4-H competitions to promote Louisiana agreiculture and healthy living. To read more... |
| Gear Up For ATV Safety What do right sized ATV’s, helmets, gloves, goggles, dirt trails, and one rider have in common? These are all needed to practice safe ATV riding skills. The Louisiana 4-H program is moving forward in implementing the ATV Safety program throughout the state. Read more about the program and what it has to offer. |
| 4-H ATV Safety Web site Explore this interactive web site on ATV safety. Play games, test your ATV Safety IQ and get some great tips! |
| 4-H University Fashion Revue The Fashion Revue occurs every year at 4-H University. The categories are creative choice, casual wear, special occasion, and ready to wear. This page contains the winners from 2004-2009. To find out more... |
| 2007 Blue Ribbon Winners The Fashion Revue occurs at 4-H University every year. Here is the 2007 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here... |
| 2006 Blue Ribbon Winners The Fashion Revue occurs every year at 4-H University. Here are the 2006 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here... |
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| 2009 Blue Ribbon Winners The Fashion Revue occurs at 4-H University every year. Here is the 2009 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here... |
| 2004 Blue Ribbon Winners These are the Blue Ribbon Winners for the 2004 Fashion Revue. Click here to find out more... |
| 2005 Blue Ribbon Winners The Fashion Revue occurs every year at 4-H University. This page contains 2005 Blue Ribbon winners. To find out more, click here... |
| 2009 Louisiana State 4-H Fashion Board The Louisiana State 4-H Fashion Board is a group of fashion-minded dynamic, innovative, creative and amazing teens who seek leadership opportunities on a higher level, statewide service and an outlet for their artistic sense of style. The 4-H Fashion Board and it's volunteer leaders and advisors are the heart of the 4-H Textile and Apparel Program, which seeks to promote Louisiana textile projects and educational programs. |
| Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ON THE AIR! Listen to stories about fascinating women working and learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and learn about programs and practices throughout the United States designed to broaden the participation of women in STEM. |
| Washington Parish 4-H'ers Collect Food for their Service-Learning Project The Washington Parish 4-H Program sponsored a canned food drive to benefit the Bogalusa Help Center during the month of November. The 4-H members collected the canned goods in their schools and brought these items to their November club meetings. |
| 2008 Blue Ribbon Winners The Fashion Revue occurs at 4-H University every year. Here is the 2008 Blue Ribbon Winners. To find out more, click here... |
| Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador Program The Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassador program has a mission to open avenues and to expand youth’s horizons through voice, image, and vision. This program provides teens the opportunities to demonstrate their skills in leadership, citizenship and community service through ambassador activities that promote and encourage the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. |
| YWW Material Packing Day To help prepare for YWW, America's Wetland Conservation Corps(AWCC) members from across Louisiana came to Baton Rouge to help get all the YWW educational materials packaged and delivered to more than 50,000 students. |
| 4-H Filmmaking Studio The Virtual 4-H Filmmaking Studio & Workshop, located at www.4-H.org/curriculum/filmmaking is the online space to find tools and resources about video production and “how to make your own film”. |
| Youth Wetlands Week 2010 Curriculum Curriculum for Youth Wetlands Week 20100 encompasses hands-on, environmentally based lessons with a wetland focus. Program materials, including structured lesson plans, materials used to teach lessons and step-by-step procedures to activities, are provided at no cost to participating educators. |
| Rapides 4-H Club Members Learning the Value of Community Service 4-H members from Phoenix Magnet in Rapides Parish are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they’re showing it through a variety of community service projects. |
| Louisiana 4-H Cloverbuds The overall purpose of the 4-H Cloverbud program is to foster the development of the whole child by helping children learn to get along with each other, explore many interests, practice skills, and build self-confidence and self-esteem. |
| Fun at 4-H Fashion Camp 4-H Fashion Camp is a great opportunity for girls and boys to experience two days of learning and fun. While there, campers have fun participating in workshops that teach basic sewing techniques. Each year campers learn basic sewing techniques creating different projects and much more. Fashion Camp is also a great way to meet and interact with peers while learning challenging new sewing skills. Fashion Camp is a great way to have fun. |
| 2010 Shooting Sports Handbook New Shooting Sports Handbook is attached. |
| Louisiana Team Selected Louisiana Team Selected for Positive Youth Development Program |
| Quachita Parish 4-H'ers Serve the Environment 4-H'ers from Ouachita Parish participated in the environment service-learning project. The goal was to help youth learn to respect their environment, community and surroundings. To find out more... |
| Jefferson 4-H'ers Give Gift Bags to Veterans Jefferson Parish Teen Leaders participated in the Gift Bags for Veterans service-learning project. The goal of the project was to show local veterans that 4-H members appreciate their service to our country. To learn more... |
| 4-H'ers Going Green at the Shreveport Gun Club The youth of Caddo Parish participated in the going green service-learning project at the Shreveport Gun Club. The goal of this project was to plant shrubs around the clubhouse and new pavilion at the Shreveport Gun Club. To learn more... |
| Claiborne 4-H'ers Promote Healthy Diets for the Needy Claiborne Parish 4-H'ers participated in Food Source service-learning project. The goals of this project were to provide nutritious food items for holiday meals for those in need, provide AgCenter educational materials on healthy food choices and meal plans, provide opportunities to 4-H youth to recognize a need and fill it, provide a greater sense of belonging for those participating and provide a sense of community engagement for 4-H adult and Jr. leaders. To learn more... |
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| Sabine Parish 4-H'ers Help Restore Hodges Gardens Youth from Sabine Parish participated in the Hodges Gardens Restoration service-learning project. The goal was to provide service to Hodges Gardens State Park while learning about gardening, tree planting, pruning and wildlife that lives on the park grounds. To find out more... |
| Iberia 4-H Helps Prevent Childhood Diseases Iberia Parish Junior Leaders participated in the Iberia 4-H Helps Prevent Childhood Diseases service-learning project. The goals for the project were to make life easier for families who have children with childhood diseases as well as bring awareness to the youth of the Junior Leader program. |
| Caldwell Parish 4-H'ers Keeping Our Kids Safe The Keeping Our Kids Safe service-learning project was conducted by the Caldwell Parish Junior Leadership club. The goal of this project was to teach after-school youth in Caldwell Parish about Internet and food safety. To learn more... |
| Union Parish 4-H'ers Participate in Lake D'Arbonne Wildlife Vegetation Project 4-H'ers from Union Parish participated in the Lake D’Arbonne Wildlife Vegetation project. Among the goals of this project were to plant three food plots measuring approximately 5,875 square feet with soybeans and brown-top millet for Lake D’Arbonne State Park wildlife. To find out more... |
| LaSalle Parish 4-H'ers Serve the Community LaSalle Parish 4-H participated in several service-learning projects for this year. The projects included a blanket drive, stuffed toys for youth, supplies for needy students, tabs for Ronald McDonald, operation hurricane cleanup and operation food drive. To find out more... |
| Avoyelles Parish 4-H'ers Teach at Quilt Clinic Avoyelles Parish 4-H Club members were able to learn a new skill while donating their time to others in their service-learning project this summer. |
| East Baton Rouge 4-H'ers Lead Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Project East Baton Rouge Parish 4-H members visit the Our Lady of the Lake Children's Ward patients to make crafts, spend time with the patients, and clean the playroom. To read more... |
| St. Helena YES 4-H Serves their Community YES/4-H has had many service learning projects. The community has celebrated Arbor Day in February 2008. To read more... |
| Caldwell 4-H'ers Bridging the Gap with Literacy The Caldwell Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club Project “Bridging the Gap with Literacy,” provides an opportunity for members to interact with both the young and old in their community. Participants have the option of either teaching a character education lesson to Kindergarten to Second-grade children or playing games with residents of Haven Nursing Home. To read more… |
| Star Doll Fashion Game Help us by playing online in the fashion inspired world and completing the online survey. Stardoll is the largest online community for girls who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity, and making new friends from around the world. Members create their own MeDoll avatar, go shopping, dress up, decorate their suite, express themselves creatively and socialize with each other. |
| St. Landry 4-H'ers Serve the Muscular Dystrophy Association Project Twenty-two youth and adult volunteers from St. Landry Parish are participating in the Muscular Dystrophy Association project. To read more... |
| 2010 OMK Spring Camp Lagniappe Enjoy all of the fun and beauty of Camp Grant Walker in the springtime and celebrate the Month of the Military Child at 2010 Spring Camp Lagniappe. |
| Evangeline 4-H'ers Serve Chicot State Park and Arboretum Members from the Evangeline 4-H Club have partnered with Chicot State Park and Arboretum in an effort to educate visitors on the history of the park and also to provide them with environmentally friendly awareness workshops. Members also participated in beautification projects for the park. To read more… |
| Lafayette 4-H'ers Take on an Environmental Challenge The Lafayette 4-H Junior Leaders are working with Lafayette Mosquito Control to identify areas of highest mosquito populations in the parish and work with local municipalities to install bat boxes in those areas. |
| East Carroll 4-H'ers Clean Up High School East Carroll 4-Hers upgrade the Lake Providence Senior High School Football Stadium by putting new banners up around the stadium. |
| Concordia Parish 4-H Fights Hunger The Concordia Parish 4-H Club participated in the 4-H CAN Fight Hunger Campaign. There were 435 people involved and 10 hours of service engaged in. |
| West Feliciana 4-H Fashion Show Fashion Board members from West Feliciana Parish decided to join together for the second year in a row to put together a fashion show to benefit the Our Lady of the Lake children’s hospital. The show also enabled the group to improve their clothing construction, leadership and organization skills. To read more… |
| Richland 4-H'ers Collect Canned Goods Richland Parish's service learning project was collecting cans. To read more... |
| Lafourche Parish 4-H'ers Go Green The Lafourche Parish 4-H project “Go Green” collected and recycled old cell phones, DVDs, and videotapes. Participants sold the old cell phones to a recycling company and used the money for a beach sweep. The DVDs and videos were donated to a local children’s hospital. |
| St. Bernard Parish 4-H Re-Build, Re-Pair, Re-Boot After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the St. Bernard Parish 4-H members and Jr. Leaders Club banned together, along with 1500 other volunteers, to rebuild a local playground. The playground was submerged under 22 feet of water for two weeks. To read more… |
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| Madison Parish 4-H'ers Reading to the Heart The Reading to the Heart project is a literacy-based character development program that focuses on providing an afterschool reading challenge to promote a literacy rich environment and promises to be a fun, exciting journey for all participants. Youth will be provided with free books and engage in motivational reading activities that illustrate real-life teaching valuable character traits and behavior necessary for fulfilling contributing lives. |
| Iberia 4-H'ers Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Iberia Parish 4-H Members participated in a project entitled “Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House” in an effort to support families living at the Ronald McDonald House with their sick children. The project was suggested in that all children could participate in the collection of the tabs. To read more… |
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| Bienville 4-H'ers Serve Leslie Lakes Youth from Bienville Parish participated in the Leslie Lakes service-learning project. The goal was for Bienville Parish 4-H youth to visit a local nursing home to bring cheer to the residents. To find out more... |
| Vermilion Parish 4-H'ers Service-Learning Project: Citizenship Focus In an effort to educate youth about our country’s democratic process, the Vermilion Parish 4-H Jr. Leaders selected Citizenship as the club’s Service Learning Project focus for the 2008-09 school year. |
| 4-H Members Participate in Rebuild Plaquemines Project Plaquemines Parish 4-H members participated in two projects that related to the Rebuild Plaquemines Project. Members planted new trees in a tree farm at City Park in New Orleans and also built a new playground. To read more… |
| LaSalle Parish 4-H Members Build Blue Bird Houses Members of the Lasalle 4-H and Junior Leaders clubs built 36 Blue Bird houses to be placed around buildings in the parish. The houses will hopefully attract Blue Birds, who are effective in controlling the mosquito population. To read more… |
| Concordia 4-H Youth Push Cause for CAWS Half of the Concordia Parish 4-H Clubs contributed to the project “Youth Push Cause for CAWS.” Members have collected items to donate to the Concordia Welfare Animals Shelter to enable to shelter to stay open. To read more… |
| Bossier Parish 4-H'ers Visit Nursing Home Bossier Parish 4-Hers participated in the "Adopt-A-Cottage" Christmas gift wrapping and visited the NWLA War Veterans Home. |
| Tensas 4-H Beautification Project Eighty-five youth from the Tensas parish 4-H program participated in the Tensas Beautification Task Force projects. To read more... |
| Ouachita 4-H Environmental Project Ouachita Parish 4-H members participated in the 4-H Environmental Project. This was part of the “Helping Keep Ouachita Beautiful” campaign. Members planted and maintained flower beds at public buildings in an effort to raise awareness for this cause. To read more… |
| East Feliciana 4-H'ers Help Low-Income Elderly This year Clinton High School and East Feliciana Parish 4-H Club members teamed up to participate in three different service-learning projects. The projects ranged from working with Habitat for Humanity to holding a pet show for the elderly. To read more… |
| 4-H’ers Brighten Hospital Stay For Area Youngsters Sitting in a hospital all day long is not much fun for the typical child, especially Jackson, a 3-year-old with big brown eyes and Batman pajamas. When 4-H’ers Jessica Windham and Myles Morris asked if he wanted to make a keychain, he was glad to make a "butterfly one for my mom." |
| Iberia Parish Six Easy Bites Photos Iberia youth are enjoying the Six Easy Bites afterschool project club. The club is sponsored by the Fit 4 the Future program funded by the Walmart Foundation and National 4-H Council. |
| Acadia Parish Food and Fitness Camp Photos Acadia parish youngster entered the Wonderful World of Food & Fitness. The day camp was offered as part of the Fit 4 the Future program funded by the Walmart Foundation and National 4-H Council. The day camp was planned and presented by teen 4-H members. The camp included food and fitness lessons themed on popular Disney shows. |
| Iberville Parish 4-H'ers Reading to Lead Iberville Parish 4-H members conducted the Reading to Lead project in their community, as literacy awareness was seen as a issue in the parish. The club participated in after-school programs to educated and help child improve their reading comprehension. To read more… |
| Cameron Parish 4-H'ers Push Litter Prevention Members of the Cameron Parish Junior Leader Club are leading a program to raise public awareness of litter and unite their community in taking pride in their parish. The club members have given an educational presentation and have also created drawings that will be featured in an anti-litter campaign calendar. To read more… |
| Morehouse 4-H'ers Raise Money for Cancer Fund Morehouse Parish youth participated in the Morehouse Cancer Fund service-learning project. The goal of this project was to educate residents in their community about cancer, raise awareness of the Morehouse Parish Cancer Fund and raise awareness of the effects of cancer on patients and their families. To find out more... |
| Assumption Parish Service-Learning Project: Toys for Tots Labadieville Middle School 4-H Club members participated in the Toys for Tots project. They assisted the Marine Corps Reserve in packing the toys. |
| Service Highlights East Carroll Parish 4-H members participate in 'Race for the Cure' |
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| Mission Possible This is a PowerPoint about Service-Learning to learn how you can make a difference in the youth in your parish and in the community. |
| Volunteer Leaders Association: How To Join Membership in the Association is open to every 4-H volunteer who works directly or indirectly with youth. The educational philosophy is to promote teaming with other volunteers and 4-H extension agents to grow in leadership through utilization of leadership skills in practical program planning, implementation and evaluation. |
| Service-Learning Projects -- Hero Packs Four simple reasons to start a Hero Pack Service-Learning Project in your parish. |
| Stretch your technology budget: Using web-based resources in literacy programs Are you looking for ways to stretch your technology budgets for literacy programs? Information on Web-based resources you can use in literacy programs, including lesson plans, computer project, online books, "the arts" and professional development are included in the PowerPoint presentation Stretch your technology budget: Using Web-based resources in literacy programs. |
| Research Poster: Reading to the Heart (RTTH) Program The RTTH Program is a partnership between the LSU AgCenter and local community and faith-based partners to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to the educational community and families with an interest in helping all people learn to read well. As depicted in the research poster, logic modeling of the RTTH Program is helping us assess the effect of reading interventions on reading motivation and proficiency. |
| Reading Challenge During the reading challenge, participants may read on their own or with family or friends. Listening to someone else read -- in any language -- or reading to someone else also counts toward the total minutes children read books, newspaper or magazine articles, comic books, newsletters or other printed materials. |
| Reading to the HEART Program The Louisiana Sustainable Community Project, Reading to the HEART -- a partnership involving the LSU AgCenter and local agencies -- targets youth and families in two Louisiana parishes: Rapides and Madison. Drawing on the latest research in reading motivation, the projects seeks to help children develop specific reading development skills and also to educate parents and guardians on ways to support their children’s literacy advancement. |
| School-Home Links Activities: A Compact for Reading The purpose of the School-Home Links Reading Kit is to encourage greater family, school and community involvement in the education of children and to improve their skills and achievements in reading and other language arts. |
| Reading to the HEART Program Flyer Program flyer for the Reading to the HEART program. Reading to the HEART is an exciting family reading program featuring computer technology projects, book discussions, arts & crafts projects, photography, scrapbooking and family portfolio development, and other family literacy events. |
| Louisiana 4-H Receives Walmart Foundation Healthy Living Grant Louisiana 4-H receives Walmart grant |
| Youth Learn Healthy Eating Habits at State Fair article on Fit 4 the Future outreach at State Fair |
| Seeds of Service Training Pictures Continued The following are more pictures of the Seeds of Service Gardening Grant training. |
| Seeds of Service Grant Sites Here are links to the schools who are participating in the Louisiana 4-H Learn and Serve Gardening Grant. To find out more... |
| Seeds of Service Training Pictures The following are pictures from the training on the Lousisiana Seeds of Service Grant. |
| Seeds of Service Partners The following have provided monetary and in-kind services to the Louisiana 4-H Seeds of Service Garden Grant. |
| Webster Parish 4-H Doyline High Desk Project Youth from Webster Parish participated in the Doyline High Desk Project service-learning project. The goal of this project was to generate funds to purchase new desks for the high school wing of Doyline High School. To find out more... |
| Vernon Parish 4-H Ronald McDonald Aluminum Tab Collection Vernon Parish 4-H’ers participated in the Ronald McDonald House Aluminum Tab Collection service-learning project. The goals of this project were to educate others concerning the use and needs of the Ronald McDonald House programs, to involve our parish and communities in our efforts, to collect more than 700 pounds of aluminum tabs for donation and to educate others in the need to recycle for our environment. To find out more... |
| Natchitoches 4-H Safety Service-Learning Crew, Teens Constructing a Safer Tomorrow 4-H'ers from Natchitoches Parish participated in the Safety Crew, Teens Constructing a Safer Tomorrow service-learning project. The goals of the project were to establish a service-learning project at Marthaville Jr. High with seventh-grade students during health class to increase civic engagement among participants and to teach life skills of responsibility, self-reflection, communication and teamwork among participants. To find out more... |
| Louisiana 4-H Recipient of Walmart Foundation Healthy Living Grant More details of Fit 4 the Future: Youth Choice Youth Voice grant |
| Vernon Parish 4-H Christmas with a Trooper Service-Learning Project Vernon Parish participated in two service-learning projects this year: Christmas with a Trooper and Ronald McDonald House Aluminum Tab Collection. To find out more... |
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| My Green Space: Lincoln Parish 4-H Service-Learning Project Lincoln Parish 4-H'ers participated in the My Green Space service-learning project. The goal of this project was to encourage the Grambling community to take part in a revitalization of gardening and use products for community festivals. To find out more... |
| Allen Parish 4-H Toys for Tots Youth in Allen Parish participated in the Toys for Tots Project. The goal was to make Jr. Leaders aware of community service needs. To learn more... |
| Catahoula 4-H Tobacco-free Service-learning project The Catahoula 4-H members participated in the Tobacco-free service-learning project. The goal of this project was to reduce the use of tobacco products among the students in Catahoula Parish as well as the general population. To learn more... |
| Richland Parish 4-H Toucans Make a Difference Food Drive 4-H'ers from Richland Parish participated in the Toucans Make a Difference Food Drive service-learning project. The goal of the project was to increase awareness of homelessness and hunger, provide a local food bank with resources to present clients with food and coats and to increase youth participation in community. To find out more... |
| Tensas Parish 4-H Community Garden Service-Learning Project Youth from Tensas parish participated in the Tensas Community Garden service-learning project. The goal of this project is to gain cooperative and leadership skills and provide produce to the community. To find out more... |
| Concordia Parish 4-H Service-Learning Project: Soup Kitchen Concordia Parish 4-H'ers participated in the soup kitchen with these goals in mind: to teach the youth how to help the less fortunate and to provide items to the local soup kitchen that were needed. To find out more... |
| Vermilion Parish 4-H Meningitis Awareness Service-learning Project Meningitis Awareness Campaign |
| Wetlands Restoration 4-H'ers from Tangipahoa Parish participated in the Wetlands Restoration service-learning project. The goals of this project were to teach 4-H members the value of wetlands restoration, how to do it and to restore a wetlands are. To find out more... |
| St. Bernard 4-H Wetlands Service-Learning Project Youth from St. Bernard Parish participated in the wetlands service-learning project. The objective of Wetlands Service Project is to teach youth about the importance of being involved in pressing issues within their parish. To find out more... |
| Ascension 4-H'ers Serve the Elderly Ascension Parish Junior Leaders participated in a service-learning project that assisted elderly people in Ascension Parish. The goal of the service-learning was for our teen leaders to have a better understanding of geriatrics and the importance of service work. To find out more... |
| Pets and People - Learning Through Good Deeds Youth participated in the Avoyelles Parish’s 4-H Service-learning Project, PETS & PEOPLE, in conjunction with the Hessmer Nursing Home. One Junior Leader collected a group of 4-H'ers, roughly 10 pets and two 4-H agents who all visited the nursing home. To find out more... |
| Students focus on biofuels during National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10 Getting students excited about science is a big focus of National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, 2009. Students across Louisiana and the country will be making ethanol, one of the most common biofuels in the United States. |
| Veteran's Nursing Home, The Glen Dog Therapy Agenda Youth from Bossier Parish decided to participate in a service-learning project at the veterans nursing home in their parish. The goal of this project was to offer a program to the Bossier-Caddo youth that offered a sense of belonging in our community. To learn more... |
| Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser This year, clubs are asked to participate in the 2009 statewide combined environmental and health care service-learning project by taking part in club competition! To learn more.... |
| Census for Teens Check out the Census for Teens site for cool facts, fun activities and information you can use to learn about the United States Census Bureau. |
| Students build, compete with robots during 4-H University (Distributed 07/09/09) BATON ROUGE, La. – Students attending the robotics class at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University squared off in fierce combat with robots they built and programmed. The robots fought in a circle, and the object was to push an opponent out of a 2-foot ring. |
| Vision Provides vision and goals of the 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association. |
| Crain Helps Youth Develop Forestry Skills LSU AgCenter area forestry agent Barry Crain helps youth develop forestry skills during a special 3-hour training event every year before the state 4-H University competition held on the LSU campus in June. |
| 4-H’ers Develop Leadership Skills For The Future State 4-H officers and leaders helped teach leadership skills to their peers during the Annual Leadership Conference at the Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, March 24-26. |
| Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep. |
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| Photos From 2006 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show 4-H and FFA members from across Louisiana participated in the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 11-18. The competitors qualified for the 2006 show by winning awards at parish and district livestock shows across Louisiana, and, in all, more than 3,000 young people came to Gonzales to compete with 5,300 animals. |
| Exceptional Youth Rewarded For Demonstrated Knowledge, Skill, Abilities Six exceptional Louisiana teen-agers were recognized Saturday (Feb. 18) for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities when they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Now in its ninth year, the premier exhibitor program recognizes 4-H and FFA members who may or may not have champion animals but who have a thorough understanding of animal science. |
| Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects. |
| Youngsters Press On With Livestock Projects Despite Hurricanes Hurricane Rita destroyed homes, schools and barns when it ripped through Cameron Parish last fall. It also bruised and battered the hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers looking forward to showing livestock. |
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