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Happy New Year, 4-H’ers! We hope that all of you are ready to start your new year by participating in the many opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Now is the time to try something new – a new contest, activity, or maybe even a new project club! Check out the newsletter for more details. Remember to mark those important dates on your new 2026 calendars at home!
-Dr. Kali Zammit, St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent
During each summer, there are opportunities for youth to expand their 4-H experience by participating in statewide 4-H overnight opportunities. All applications, forms, and fees for the 3 major statewide 4-H events listed below will be due to our St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office by April 1, 2026. Applications will be available on 4-H Club Google Classrooms, our St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter website, or may be requested through your 4-H Agent at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu.
4-H University
4-H Camp
4-H LOST Camp
Goal: To increase school & community club membership
Spotlight: Beyond Ready Parish Enrollment Goal Achieved!
Congratulations, St. Charles Parish 4-H! We surpassed our Parish 4-H Enrollment Goal! 4-H Leaders received a list of the clubs who achieved their goal. Clubs have until March 1 to reach their goal.
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: Enhanced Leadership Opportunities
Contact your 4-H Agent for more information on any of the following enhanced leadership opportunities:
Goal: For every club to participate in a community service or service-learning project
Spotlight: 4-H Home School Community Club
Great job to all 4-H clubs who have been participating in service projects, including our 4-H Home School Community Club!
Clubs may plan to do a service project at their next meeting. Members are encouraged to use their hands for larger service to help our St. Charles Parish community and beyond!
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: Krewe de 4-H U
What is 4-H University? 4-H U is a premium, statewide 4-H conference for 8th-12th graders. Enjoy a guided college-life experience on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge by staying in campus dorms, attending interactive classes, and competing in state contests to win premium awards. 4-H U is a true LSU Love Purple Live Gold Experience! To learn more, complete the 4-H U Interest Survey and sign up to attend our St. Charles Parish 4-H Tiger Tailgate Experience Workshop!
2026 Event Dates: 4-H Camp (May 25-28) and 4-H University (June 23-26)
4-H Camp, LOST Camp, and 4-H U Applications are due April 1, 2026.
To participate in the 4-H Culinary Arts Contest, 4-H members need to complete the 4-H Culinary Arts Registration Form by the submission date. 4-H members also need 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. See online form for all rules.
Upcoming 4-H Culinary Arts Contest Submission Dates:
To participate in this contest, complete the 4-H Photography Contest Online Form by the dates listed below. Official rules are listed in the online form. Contest submissions may be submitted early. No late submissions will be accepted.
Upcoming 4-H Photography Contest Dates:
Rules for each of the contests can be accessed by clicking the contest name as a link to the online form. Contest submissions may be submitted early. No late submissions will be accepted.
4-H All-Around Style Contest Form & Rules
The theme for this year’s beef poster contest is: Raising the Steaks. This contest is open to K-12th grade 4-H members. Only 4th-12th grade students are eligible to move on to the state level. All entries are due to the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office by March 1, 2026. Visit the Louisiana 4-H Beef Poster Contest online article for contest rules.
4-H members are reminded to check their Club Google Classroom or contact your 4-H Agent for information regarding the 4-H Records Contest. All entries will be due April 1, 2026.
Good luck to our 4-H Livestock Exhibitors who will be participating in the District and State Livestock Shows! As we prepare for the upcoming Horse Show season, if you have horses and interested in participating in 4-H Horse Shows, please contact your 4-H Agent at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu to receive information, rules, and more.
State 4-H Leadership Conference Alert! - This Louisiana State 4-H adventure (3-days, 2-nights) is for current 8th-12th grade 4-H members who are at least 14 years old. This experience will be held March 6-8, 2026, at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, La. Selected participants will engage in fun leadership development activities planned by their fellow youth Louisiana 4-H Executive Board members. Space is limited. Transportation to and from this event is on your own. Contact your 4-H Agent at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu for more information and for an application. The fee to attend is $90.00.
Parish Application Due Date: January 15, 2026.
Graduating senior 4-H members are encouraged to apply for the following awards:
Note: Contact your 4-H Agent at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu at least 1 week prior to due dates for an application, rules, and eligibility requirements.
State 4-H Summer Event Alert! - This Louisiana State 4-H adventure (4-days, 3-nights) is for current 8th-12th grade 4-H members. This experience will be held June 23-26, 2026, on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, La. Experience the college life by staying in campus dorms, attending interactive classes, and competing in state contests for a chance to win premium awards, including out-of-state trips. Complete the 4-H University Interest Form to receive more information about attending 4-H University. Don’t forget to register to attend our St. Charles Parish Tiger Tailgate Experience Workshop to learn more about 4-H U. Applications for 4-H University will be posted to 4-H Club Google Classrooms and our LSU AgCenter website. Parish Application Due Date: April 1, 2026
State 4-H Summer Event Alert! – Both of these Louisiana State 4-H adventures (4-days, 3-nights) are an overnight summer camp experience for 4-H members at 4-H Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, La. 4-H Camp is for current 4th-6th grade members and will be held May 25-28, 2026. LOST Camp is for current 7th-8th grade members and will be held July 30, 2026 – August 2, 2026. Spaces to attend are limited. The basic cost for each camp is $200 with the option to purchase additional items. Scholarships and financial plans are available. Applications will be posted to 4-H Google Classrooms and our LSU AgCenter website. See applications for additional details.
Parish Application Due Date: April 1, 2026
Event
Schedule
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Schedule includes:
Activities - Registered participants will enjoy:
Important Event Information:
Complete Online Registration Form by February 9, 2026.
Pre-registration by this due date is required for attendance.
The LSU AgCenter and LSU provides equal opportunities in employment and programs. Should you need an ADA accommodation, contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at least two weeks prior to the event.
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