4-H Through My Lens Challenge

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Capture Your Story. Share Your Perspective.

The 4-H Through My Lens Challenge encourages members to use photography to capture the experiences, skills, and opportunities that help shape their lives. Through photography, youth can tell meaningful stories, showcase their creativity, and highlight how they are growing through 4-H and everyday experiences.

Participants are encouraged to explore the world around them and capture moments that reflect leadership, teamwork, service, learning, personal growth, and community involvement.

Due: November 30

Show us where you're "in the game." Capture a photo of yourself or others participating in school activities, sports, clubs, service projects, community events, hobbies, agriculture, 4-H activities, or everyday moments that showcase learning and growth.

Due: February 1

Show us how you're growing. Capture a photo that represents a skill you're building, a goal you're working toward, a challenge you've overcome, or something that is helping prepare you for the future.

  • Photos must be taken by the 4-H member
  • Photos may be taken using any camera or mobile device
  • Entries must align with the current challenge theme
  • Each entry must include:
    • Member name
    • Grade
    • School or Club
    • Photo Title
    • Brief Description (3 sentences or less)
  • Photos must be taken during the current 4-H program ear.
  • Entries may be submitted online or delivered to the St. John Parish 4-H Office or given to the 4-H Agent at monthly club meetings by the deadline

  • Division 1: Grades 9-12
  • Division 2: Grades 7-8
  • Division 3: Grades 4-6
  • Division 4: Cloverbuds (1st-3rd grade)

Selected photographs may be featured on:

  • St. John Parish 4-H Social Media
  • The monthly newsletter
  • St. John 4-H Website
  • Achievement Day Displays

Special recognition awards may include:

  • Best Overall Photo
  • Best Representation of Theme
  • Most Creative Photo
  • Best Storytelling Photo
  • People's Choice Award

Photography helps youth develop:

  • Creativity
  • Communication Skills
  • Observation Skills
  • Storytelling
  • Digital Literacy
  • Self-Expression

A great photo tells a story, captures a meaningtul moment, and connects to the challenge theme.

Submissions can be uploaded online or a physical picture can be turned in to the 4-H Members Club Leader or to the 4-H Office by the due date.

4-H Through My Lens Challenge Online Submission

Should you have any questions, contact the St. John 4-H Office.

4-H Agent: Xavier Bell

Phone Number: 985-497-3261

Email Address: [email protected]

Website: www.lsuagcenter.com/stjohn4h

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