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4-H is a positive youth development program delivered by the cooperative extension services that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Through informal, research-based, experiential education activities, 4-H members gain knowledge and life skills that enable them to become positive, productive, capable and compassionate members of their communities. We invite you to join us at your local Louisiana 4-H club, where the fun never ends!
All schools with 4-H clubs will meet in person once a month with the 4-H Agent. Some schools may schedule additional meetings to work on different projects throughout the year. Check school calendars, websites, and other communications for 4-H meeting dates.
The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community changes. This is accomplished within three primary content areas or mission mandates — citizenship, healthy living, and science, engineering and technology (S.E.T.). The educational foundation of 4-H lies within these three mission mandates.
I Pledge:
My HEAD to Clearer Thinking
My HEART to Greater Loyalty
My HANDS to Larger Service
My HEALTH to Better Living
for My Club, My Community, My Country, and My World.
Louisiana 4-H programs offer youth from all backgrounds and interests the opportunity to join 4-H as a 4-H Club member or independent member. 4-H offers membership without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender or disability.
Enrollment for the school year begins August 1. Go to 4-H Online to register.
For enrollment questions, contact the Iberville Parish LSU AgCenter Extension Office at 225-224-8352 or contact Hilari Theriot, 4-H Agent, at [email protected].
Motto, Slogan, & Emblem
4-H Motto: To Make the Best Better
4-H Slogan: Learn by Doing
4-H Emblem:
HEAD: Problem-solving: the ability to sort out complex problems.
HEART: Emotional development: developing good attitudes toward work and learning; developing acceptance and appreciation of other people.
HANDS: Skills development: the ability to do, skill in doing, and habit of doing.
HEALTH: Physical development: understanding and appreciating physical growth and change
Club Membership— 4-H Club members must be 9 years of age before January 1 of the current club year and must not have passed their 19th birthday on January 1. 4-H clubs are groups of youth who meet monthly to learn, work on 4-H projects, perform community service, develop leadership skills and work together. Guided by one or more adult volunteers, a club can consist of six or more youth from a school, neighborhood or parish.
Member At Large— Participate in planned learning outside of a club setting. Self-directed with guidance and support of parents and mentors.
