Join 4-H
All youth who wish to participate in St. Mary Parish 4-H programs must complete either a paper enrollment form or enroll through 4-H Online and submit dues through their school.
- Parish dues: $12 (school fees may vary)
- Returning members must re-enroll each year through 4-H Online
- Enroll at: https://v2.4honline.com
Need help with enrollment? Contact the St. Mary Parish 4-H Office.
Nation 4-H Week
October 4-10, 2026
Help us celebrate 4-H by:
- Participating in school dress-up days
- Completing a service project
- Promoting 4-H through school announcements and social media
Spirit Poster Contest
- In celebration of the national 4-H week
- Theme: Journey Through 4-H
- Poster Requirements
- Standard poster board size (22" x 28" or 14" x 22")
- Must include the official 4-H clover
- Original artwork only
- Student name, grade, and school on the back. Due to office or club leader by Oct. 7th
Junior Leaders
Junior Leaders is open to 7th-12th grade 4-H members interested in leadership, service, and fellowship opportunities.
This Year's Theme: Environmental Awareness
Projects may include:
- Tree Planting
- Pollinator Gardens
- Community Litter Cleanups
First Meeting: September 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
St. Mary Parish 4-H Office, Franklin
Readers to Leaders
Book Club Registration Formpdf
4-H is trying something new this year! We are inviting 4th-6th grade members to discover the joy of reading through books, discussions, crafts, and service projects. Each month features a new book and a hands-on experience designed to build leadership, confidence, creativity, and a love of learning. Come read, explore, and grow with us!
-Members will have to provide their own book
-books listed on registeration paper
Registration paper is due to the 4-H Office by Friday October 9th with $10 fee.
Pumpkin Madness Workshop
join us at the 4-H Office to start getting into the fall fun with a holiday pumpkin workshop. Members will be decorating pumpkins, making pumpkin treats and incorporating a bit of STEM into the day.
- Who: 4th – 6th graders
- When: Friday, October 9, 2026from 9am-12pm
- How to Register: Pumpkin Madness Workshop – Fill out form opens on Sept. 25th. 16 spots available. Form will be closed until then!
- Fees: $15 (all supplies will be provided)
Nutrition Day Camp
Hands-on cooking club where participants dive into healthy eating habits, kitchen safety, and more!
- Who: 6th – 8th graders
- When: Oct.12 from 9am-12pm at the Patterson Civic Center
- How to Register: Nutrition Camp – Fill out form opens on Sept. 25th. 30 spots available. Form will be closed until then!
- Fees: $15 due at drop off
Birding Workshop
Explore the exciting world of birds in this hands-on birding workshop! Participants will learn how to identify local bird species, use binoculars, and discover the important role birds play in our environment through fun activities and outdoor observation.
- Who: 4th – 7th graders
- When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Where: Lake End Park in Morgan City, in the Enclosed Pavilion
- How to Register: fill out the forms
- Fees: $10 due at drop off
Challenge Camp
Challenge Camp is an overnight leadership camp for7th-8th grade members focused on teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.
November 17-18, 2026
Acadian Baptist Center, Eunice
- Fee: $60
- Registration Deadline: October 26
- Limited to 12 participants
Livestock
The St. Mary Livestock Program offers youth the ability to show the following species: Cattle (Dairy & Beef), Goats (Dairy & Meat), Chickens (Exhibition & Broilers), Swine, and Rabbits (Exhibition & Meat). The program is open to all 4-Her’s from 4th-12th grade (with the exception to 3rd graders who will be 9 before January 1st, 2026).
How to get signed up: Contact the 4-H Office for specific deadlines and registration requirements to show livestock. We can help you locate and/or help you find resources if you are new.
There will be an interst meeting on: Oct 6th at the 4-H office
Shooting Sports
Parish Shooting Sports Registration Form 26-27pdf
This one of our fastest growing projects! 4-Her’s can compete in different disciplines such as archery, shotgun, and rifle (.22). Shooting Sports participants are required to attend practice at the Sherriff's Shooting Range in Franklin. The program is open to all 4-Her’s from 4th- 12th grade (with the exception to 3rd graders who will be 9 before January 1st, 2026).
How to register: Fill out the shooting sports registration form and return it to the 4-H Office no later than Friday, October 23rd at 4:30pm at the 4-H Office. We will not accept any applications or payment brought to the school. There is a $100 fee to register.
Important Dates:
- ·Practices on Saturday mornings at St. Mary Parish Sherriff’s Shooting Range
- ·Mandatory Safety Meeting- In early Nov. at the Shooting Range
- ·Southern Regional Match- March 12-20
- -State Match- April 16-24
Virtually Pumpkin Decorating Contest
This year we will be continuing our virtual pumpkin painting contest! This contest is open to all 4-H members. Send all submissions to [email protected]. All submissions are due by Monday, October 26th.
Rules/Guidelines:
- 1.Each participant is only allowed 1 entry into the contest.
- 2.In the email sent, please write student’s full name, school, what category they are entering in, and a clear picture of the pumpkin. If any entry is missing information, it will not be entered into the contest.
- 3.In the email, make sure to CC [email protected]
or [email protected]in the submission
Categories: 4-H Spirit, Animals, Carving, Characters, Other
