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4-H Civic Engagement is the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and motivation that give youth the capacity to move beyond one's self-interest and to be committed to the well-being of some larger group. These programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world. Louisiana 4-H utilizes the principles of positive youth development to foster the growth of core values that nurture ethical behavior, social-emotional skills, life skills, and academic development in youth and communities.
Through programming, youth will learn about Louisiana and United States history, learn about the various roles of elected officials within the local community, parish, and state, and engage in civil discourse during the multiple opportunities and experiences. Therefore, creating an informed, effective, and responsible citizenry.
Service-learning is an opportunity for youth to learn and develop through active participation in organized service experiences that meet real community needs; provides structured time called reflection for youth to think, talk, or write about what they did and saw during the service activity; enables youth to utilize newly acquired skills and knowledge and apply them in real-life situations in their communities; and enhances what is taught in school by extending learning beyond the classroom and into the community. To learn more about the service learning process, visit our Service Learning Channel for more!
The Spark • Action • Change | Summit is an immersive three-day leadership experience designed for 7th and 8th grade Louisiana 4-H members interested in:
Participants will engage in hands-on workshops, educational tours, team-building experiences, and service-learning projects that challenge them to grow as leaders and active citizens.
See the Summit in Action Spark • Action • Change | Summit Extended Promo
4-H Civic Engagement is the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and motivation that give youth the capacity to move beyond one's self-interest and to be committed to the well-being of some larger group. These programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world. Louisiana 4-H utilizes the principles of positive youth development to foster the growth of core values that nurture ethical behavior, social-emotional skills, life skills, and academic development in youth and communities.
Check out what it takes to be on our Citizenship Board!
The Louisiana 4-H Citizenship Board assist with the development of educational programs that provide opportunities for exploring citizenship and cultural awareness on local, state, and national levels; develop and increase leadership, social, emotional, and character skills, and build a sense of civic engagement.
Apply to be a National Conference Delegate!
National 4-H Conference is hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Louisiana 4-H has an application and interview process to select our four (4) delegates. These delegates represent Louisiana 4-H at the National 4-H Conference in D.C.
Louisiana 4-H utilizes the principles of positive youth development to foster the growth of core values which nurture ethical, social-emotional, life skills, and academic development in youth and communities.
For more than 30 years, the 4-H Military Partnership has connected youth to valuable partnerships with the U.S. Department of War Military Community & Family Policy, the U.S. Army Child & Youth Services, the U.S. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs, and the U.S. Navy Child and Youth Programs. Visit the 4-H Military Partnership Channel to learn more!
