01. Message from your 4-H Agent
Happy New Year, 4-H’ers! We hope that all of you are ready to start your new year by participating in the many opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Now is the time to try something new – a new contest, activity, or maybe even a new project club! Check out the newsletter for more details. Remember to mark those important dates on your new 2027 calendars at home!
- Dr. Kali Zammit, St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent
02. 4-H Summer Overnight Opportunities: Applications, forms, and fees due April 1, 2027
During each summer, there are opportunities for youth to expand their 4-H experience by participating in statewide 4-H overnight opportunities. All applications, forms, and fees for the 3 major statewide 4-H events listed below will be due to our St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office by April 1, 2027. Applications will be available on our St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter website or may be requested through the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at 985-785-4473. Applications and more details will be available online by February 1, 2027.
4-H University
- Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
- Event Date: June 22-25, 2027
- Age Requirement: For current 8th-12th graders
- Event details: 4-day, 3-night statewide college-like experience on LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
4-H Camp
- Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
- Event Date: TBA
- Age Requirement: For current 4th-6th graders
- Event details: 4-day, 3-night statewide summer camp experience at Camp Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana
4-H LOST Camp
- Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
- Event Date: July 29, 2027 – August 1, 2027
- Age Requirement: For current 7th-8th graders
- Event details: 4-day, 3-night statewide summer camp experience at Camp Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana
03. Beyond Ready Meter
Help to make our best even better!
Everyone is encouraged to do your part to help our St. Charles Parish 4-H Program reach its Beyond Ready Goal, which includes the Louisiana 4-H Fantastic 4 Principles.
Check out our monthly newsletters for ideas to reach our goal and highlights of our success. Use the Beyond Ready Meter below to learn how you can help our parish to achieve National 4-H Beyond Ready status again this year!
Enrollment:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase school & community club membership
- To do: All 4-H Clubs are encouraged to increase enrollment by 1 new member. All 4-H Enrollment forms are due to the 4-H Office by November 1.
Leadership:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase participation in 4-H Jr. Leader Club & enhanced leadership opportunities
- Jr. Leader Club: Students in 7th-12th grade may contact the 4-H Office to receive Jr. Leader Club information or visit our website for more leadership opportunities.
Civic Engagement:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase club participation in service projects
- To do: Service is a major part of our 4-H program. Each club is encouraged to conduct at least 1 community service or service-learning project each year.
4-H Camp & 4-H University:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase 4-H Camp attendance and to have at least 10 youth participate in 4-H University programs
- To do: Visit our website for updates.
- Save the date: 4-H University will be held June 22-25, 2027.
04. Explore St. Charles Parish 4-H on our Official Website
This year all of our programs, opportunities, contests, and more will be posted on our LSU AgCenter website. We encourage all 4-H’ers and families to explore our website for program information and updates throughout the year. Please visit our official websites for upcoming events and program updates:
LSU AgCenter Main page: www.LSUAgCenter.com/StCharles
St. Charles Parish 4-H Main page: www.LSUAgCenter.com/StCharles4H
What’s New This Month?
Awards - This section includes 4-H award applications and announcements.
Camps and Events - Applications for 4-H Camp, LOST Camp, and 4-H University will be posted after February 1. Don’t forget to visit the Louisiana 4-H Facebook page for additional statewide opportunities.
Clubs - Learn more about joining one of our many 4-H community project club by visiting the articles within this section of our website.
Contests - 4-H Culinary Arts, Photography, All-Around Style, Virtual Talent Show, and Virtual Pet Show Contests will be happening this month. Visit this section for all contest rules and more.
4-H Newsletters - Our monthly 4-H newsletters are included in this section of our website.
Resources and More - This section includes additional resources and articles relevant to our 4-H program.
06. Beyond Ready 4-H Experience
This year the St. Charles Parish 4-H clubs will focus on the foundational principles of the 4-H program to expand their Beyond Ready experience. Each month, 4-H members can work on a different aspect of their Beyond Ready 4-H Experience Worksheet, which is includes in the monthly 4-H newsletter. The focus for this month is as follows:
January (HEALTH)
"To Make the Best Better" is our 4-H motto. How do you plan to make your best better in 4-H this year? List your ideas in the HEALTH clover leaf on the worksheet.
Download the PDF version of the monthly St. Charles Parish 4-H Youth Development Newsletter for a copy of the worksheet.
07. Additional Information
To see the full version of the monthly newsletter for additional details and information, please download the PDF.
For questions or for more information, please contact your
St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter
