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Coastal Club Planting

Coastal Club Planting

Jr Leader at Achievement Day

Jr Leader at Achievement Day

Operation Cook

Operation Cook

Jr Leaders

Jr Leaders

Operation Cook

Operation Cook

Project Clubs in Our Parish

Project club are "after school' enrichment opportunities offered throughout St. Mary's 4-H program. These clubs include Shooting Sports, Jr. Leadership, Operation Cook and Livestock. To participate in any Project Club, you must first be enrolled as a 4-H member through 4H through your school or member at large, so that means turning in an enrollment card with 4-H dues to the school.

26-26 Jr Leader Packet pdf


Junior Leaders are a group of 7th through 12th grade 4-H members who choose to enhance their leadership skills and opportunities. This is a youth led group that meets on the third Thursday, once a month, at 5:30 PM. During meetings they discuss planning youth programs, service projects, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and social events. These young adults learn the importance of being involved in their community and leadership. Because of this, they are considered role models for younger members.

The officer team picked Environmental Awareness as this years service learning topic.

24-25 meeting dates are as follows:

  • September 17, 2026
  • October 15, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • December 17, 2026 (Christmas Social)
  • January 21, 2027
  • February 18, 2027
  • March 25, 2027 (Avery Island)

Book Club Registration Formpdf


This year the 4-H program is trying out a book club for the 1st time! 4th-6th graders will be eligible to sign up and will be able to participate in all 4 book club meeting throughout the year.

-Each month features a new book that members will read to discuss during the meeting, and a hands-on experience designed to build leadership, confidence, creativity, and a love of learning. Come read, explore, and grow with us! Maybe even a themed snacks as well. Books will have to be purchased on the members term.

Meetings fall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. The dates for the meetings include:

  • October 21, 2026- (Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo)
  • November 18, 2026- (The Wild Robot by Peter Brown)
  • January 20, 2027- (A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold)
  • February 17, 2027- (Wonder by R.J. Palacio)
  • March 17, 2027- (Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper)
Meetings will be held at the 4-H Office (2nd Floor Blevins Bldg. 600 Main St. Franklin, LA 70538) from 5pm-6pm.

Our main two high schools that are focused on this project area are Morgan City and Patterson High. Last year this project club was awarded the Ocean Guardian Grant for their efforts and stewardship in coastal restoration in the parish.

  • smooth cord grass planting at Burns Point
  • visiting the River Study Center at LSU

This is currently not an open project club, but if you with you or your members school would be interested in this please reach out to the 4-H Office.

Operation Cook is a hands-on cooking program that teaches youth basic culinary skills, food safety, nutrition, and healthy meal preparation while building confidence and independence in the kitchen.

This is not a monthly club but they are held multiple times a year.

Information will be in the newsletter typically.

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