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A major part of 4-H is learning how to use your hands for larger service to help your community. We want you to make a special effort to help those around you. Some ways that you can engage in your community is by participating in the 4-H Toy and Food Drive and our first major parish-wide event – our 4-H MLK Day of Service. Everyone is encouraged to do their part to give back with 4-H by using your hands to serve our St. Charles Parish community and beyond!
-Dr. Kali Zammit, St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent
Throughout the year, 4-H members are encouraged to keep records of all 4-H and non-4-H leadership, community service, and awards in which they have participated or received. All 4-H Record Books will be due to the 4-H Agent by April 1. 4-H members who are recognized as Outstanding 4-H Records Award recipients at the parish level will be considered for the State 4-H Records Contest. Congratulations to MacKenzie Bellanger and Dalton Zammit who were recognized as State 4-H Records Contest Award Winners this summer! More information on this contest will be posted in your School 4-H Club Google Classroom. Contact your 4-H Agent with any questions or for more information.
St. Charles Parish students are invited to participate in our Parish 4-H Community Clubs! Each club will conduct activities this month. Visit our social media, website, and your 4-H Club Google Classroom or contact your 4-H Agent for information on first meeting dates.
Goal: To increase school & community club membership
Spotlight: Hahnville High School 4-H
Congratulations to HHS 4-H for recruiting new high school club members! Members enjoyed teambuilding, popcorn, and planning service projects and leadership opportunities. As a reminder to all clubs, 4-H enrollment forms are due to our LSU AgCenter Office by November 1, 2025.
Award Incentive: Each club who increases by at least 1 member will receive support for a 4-H club party and/or awards for the club’s 4-H members and 4-H Leaders.
Goal: To increase participation in 4-H Jr. Leaders & enhanced leadership opportunities
Spotlight: 4-H Jr. Leader Club (for 7th-12th graders)
Upcoming 4-H Jr. Leader Club Meeting Dates:
This is a parish-wide youth leadership club. For more information, contact your 4-H Agent.
Goal: For every club to participate in a community service or service-learning project
Spotlight: 4-H Toy and Food Drive
Celebrate the season by using your hands to larger service! 4-H clubs are encouraged to conduct a Toy and/or Food Drive to help our community. Clubs may donate to school families or contact your 4-H Agent by December 1 for collection and donation options.
Award Incentive: Every club who reports participating in at least 1 service-learning cycle/project and/or 3 community service projects by March 15 will receive an award.
Goal: To increase attendance at 4-H Camp and to have at least 10 youth participate in 4-H University contests or Clover College program
Spotlight: St. Charles Parish 4-H’er as Shooting Sports Ambassador
Congratulations to Claire Oehldrich, who was recognized at 4-H University this summer as a State 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador! This year she will advocate and serve 4-H Shooting Sports at conferences, competitions, and more.
2026 Event Dates:
4-H Camp (May 25-28)
4-H University (June 23-26)
All 4-H members are encouraged to participate in the culinary arts contest. These contests help our 4-H members grow in their cooking experience and skill level while enjoying quality time with families who assist them with the safety rules and sharing of traditional family recipes. The 4-H Culinary Arts contest will be split into different submission dates. Members will need to complete the 4-H Culinary Arts Registration Form by the submission date to be considered for judging. All rules are posted on the online registration form.
Upcoming 4-H Culinary Arts Contest Submission Dates:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Louisiana Commodities
Tuesday, December 2, 2025: Egg and Sugar
Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Poultry and Wild Game
4-H
members are asked to bring 2 servings of their dish, cold and on ice, in
a sealed, non-returnable container on the submission date for each contest between
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office,
located at 453 Spruce Street in Norco, La.
Do you enjoy taking pictures? Consider entering the 4-H Photography Contest! Take pictures based on the categories listed below. Official rules are listed in the online form. Complete the 4-H Photography Contest Online Form by the dates listed below. Contest submissions may be submitted early. No late submissions will be accepted.
Upcoming 4-H Photography Contest Dates:
December 1, 2025: Landscape Photos
January 1, 2026: People Photos
February 1, 2026: Animal Photos
March 1, 2026: Still Life Photos
Using your resources is a great skill to learn through 4-H. For this contest, we do not want you to buy anything! Use 1 piece of clothing in your closet to be the feature article of clothing that you style for three different occasions: (1) casual, (2) dressy, and (3) job interview. Official rules are listed in the online form. Complete the 4-H All-Around Style Contest Form by February 1, 2026. Contest submissions may be submitted early. No late submissions will be accepted.
Do you have a talent that you would like to share with our 4-H family? Consider participating in our Virtual Talent Show by submitting a video of you performing your talent. Complete the 4-H Talent Show Contest Form by February 1, 2026. Contest submissions may be submitted early. No late submissions will be accepted.
Do you have a pet that you take care of? We want to hear all about it! Submit a video of you and your pet while answering questions. Complete the 4-H Pet Show Contest Form by February 1, 2026. Contest submissions may be submitted early. No late submissions will be accepted.
This Louisiana State 4-H adventure (1 day) is for current 5th-12th grade 4-H members. This experience will be held January 19, 2026 (in Crowley, La.) or January 24, 2026 (in Alexandria, La.) Selected participants will learn basic sewing skills and enjoy creating various fashion projects. Space is limited. Complete the 4-H Fashion Camp Online Application for consideration to attend. See application for details and fees.
Parish Application Due Date: November 15, 2025.
This is a Louisiana State 4-H Award that recognizes 4-H graduating seniors for their participation in the Louisiana 4-H program during their high school career. The 4-H Honor Cords are issued for members to wear at their high school graduation. For more information on applying, contact your 4-H Agent.
This is a Parish 4-H Award that recognizes 4-H graduating seniors for their participation in the St. Charles Parish and Louisiana 4-H program during their high school career. 4-H members can remember their 4-H experience while wearing a jacket that supports the St. Charles Parish 4-H Program. For more information on applying, contact your 4-H Agent.
This is a Louisiana State 4-H opportunity to experience a professional basketball game with 4-H families and friends! Join other 4-H members and families for a tailgate event prior to the New Orleans Pelicans professional basketball game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The event will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026. The tailgating opportunities are available to those who purchase tickets with the 4-H program, but space is limited. The deadline to purchase tickets is January 2, 2026. Transportation to and from event is on your own. Contact your 4-H Agent for more details.
Event Information:
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
For: 4-H members & families
Location: St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office (453 Spruce Street, Norco, La.)
Schedule:
Activities:
Important Event Information:
Complete Online Registration Form by January 1, 2026, to attend.
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