Note: This page is dedicated for St. Charles Parish 4-H members and families. If you are a member of 4-H in a different parish, please contact your parish 4-H Agent as information and deadlines may differ.

The St. Charles Parish 4-H CHEF Club is a parish-wide community project club that focuses on the developing life skills through cooking, healthy eating, and fitness workshops. This club is open to St. Charles Parish students who are currently enrolled in 4th – 6th grade.

What do students do in the 4-H CHEF Club?

The 4-H CHEF Club is a Healthy Living-based project club that teaches students how to gain and enhance cooking skills, introducing students to healthy eating and nutrition while also incorporating teambuilding and fitness activities. As 4-H CHEF Club members, students may expect to do the following:

• Attend monthly 4-H CHEF Club workshops to learn cooking, gardening, and fitness skills
• Try and enjoy nutritious dishes made by 4-H CHEF Club members
• Learn how to use fresh herbs from their 4-H garden in recipes
• Practice safety skills while cooking and participating in fitness activities with friends
• Compete in 4-H culinary arts contests on a parish level
• Meet new 4-H friends from throughout St. Charles Parish

On behalf of the St. Charles Parish 4-H Program, we would like to say thank you to our 4-H CHEF Club Leaders who volunteer their time and effort to expanding our parish program and creating a lasting impact on our 4-H members and students.

The 2026-2027 St. Charles Parish 4-H CHEF Club Leaders are as follows:

• 4-H CHEF Club Instructors (LSU AgCenter Staff): Mrs. Alyssa Tarrant, Ms. Tracy Adams, and Dr. Kali Zammit
• 4-H CHEF Club Volunteer Leader: Ms. Trishan Charles

What are the requirements to join the St. Charles Parish 4-H CHEF Club?

• Students must be currently enrolled in St. Charles Parish as a 4th – 6th grader.
• Members will need to submit a 4-H enrollment form to register as an official 4-H member.
• There is a $10.00 fee per year to join the 4-H CHEF Club, which can be paid at the first meeting.

Note: In cases of financial difficulty, families may discuss their situation with the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office for program participation.

How do I join the 4-H CHEF Club?

To join the St. Charles Parish 4-H CHEF Club, students are encouraged to do one of the following:

• Enroll in the 4-H CHEF Club – Members can select the 4-H CHEF Club as a 4-H club option when completing the 4-H enrollment form. Members who are enrolled in the 4-H CHEF Club in 4-H Online will receive monthly emails with updates regarding club information and opportunities.
• Contact the 4-H Office – Interested students may contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter for instructions on enrollment to begin receiving 4-H CHEF Club information.

When will meetings begin for the 4-H CHEF Club?

For the 2026-2027 year, the 4-H CHEF Club will plan to begin programming after January 2027. Members who enroll in 4-H CHEF Club in 4-H Online will receive program and registration information.

For Additional Information:

For questions or for more information contact your

St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter