2026 Beef & Dairy Poster Contest
Both the beef and dairy poster contest entries are due on March
30, 2026. These contests are open to all 4-H members. Rules for both
contests can be found on our website. https://tinyurl.com/Acadia4HEvents
Achievement Day
We are excited about the 2026 Achievement Day and cannot wait to see everyone at Midland High on May 4, 2026! All youth attending will get the opportunity to take part in the fun and educational activities throughout the day! For more details, contact your school club leader. We cannot wait to see you there!
Once again, the 2025-2026 Achievement Day Service Project will be can pop tops! All clubs will turn in the pop top donations at Achievement Day on May 4, 2026. All proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, Tennessee. Please feel free to get the whole school involved and put out collection jars if you would like.
Emerald Achievement Award
This award recognizes 4-H Club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their club and in their parish. A club member may win the award only one time. This award is for members who are 15 years of age or older as of January 1, 2026, and have at least three years of 4-H club work. There is an online application that must be filled out in order to be considered. To complete the application, visit this link
https://tinyurl.com/EmeraldAch.
This is a parish award, and it is an honor to receive it. Online applications must be completed and submitted by March 30, 2026.
Golden Clover Award
The Golden Clover award is for 4-H members that are 14 years
of age or younger as of January 1, 2026, and have at least 2 years of 4-H club
work. This award can only be won by the 4-H member
one time. There is an online application that must be filled out to be
considered. To complete the application, visit this link https://tinyurl.com/GoldenClover.This is a parish award, and it is an
honor to receive it. Online applications must be completed and submitted
by March 30, 2026.
Horse Clinic
We are once again offering horse clinics this year for FREE! This year Acadia parish will be offering horse clinics every month! We will again team up with master horsemen throughout the region. The first clinic will be held at the Acadia Parish Rice Arena on March 30th from 6-8 PM. In order to attend youth, must be an approved 4-H member AND bring your own horse. For more information or questions, please call Emma Zaunbrecher Tyler at 337-366-2109.
Horse Exhibitors
If you are planning to exhibit a horse this summer for the district and state horse shows, please contact the 4-H Office. You must have possession of your horse prior to April 1, 2026.
Let’s go to 4-H Camp!
Wanted: Boys & Girls Grades 4th-6th
When: July 20-24
Where: Camp Grant Walker in Pollock
Cost: $200 (Food, Lodging, Transportation & t-shirt). The cost of $200 is only applicable for the first 66 females and the first 44 males. Spots are available on first come, first serve. After this quota is met, youth will be placed on a waiting list, and if spots become available you will be notified. Applications & $100 deposit (non-refundable) due by April 15, 2026. Registration will open on April 1, 2026, at 9AM, and close on April 15, 2026. Your spot will NOT be held without payment! You MUST pay the deposit and online registration in order to hold your spot! Please note that simply filling out the pre-registration below does not guarantee you a spot to attend camp! Register here https://tinyurl.com/4HSummerCamp2026
We offer a Chancellor’s scholarship that is based on income. You may call our office to apply as your child might qualify to receive a $60.00 discount.
What parents should know about camp!
Camping is one of the most valuable experiences a child can have. It’s a learning experience that helps boys and girls appreciate the outdoors, live together as a group, gain independence, get along with others, and appreciate people with different interests and backgrounds. One of the most important things children learn from camp is self-sufficiency. That is, they learn they can survive for four days on their own. To help our campers learn self-sufficiency, parents are asked not to call or visit campers unless there is an emergency. Campers may not bring cell phones or electronic devices to camp. The camp week consists of four days, beginning on Monday afternoon when the campers arrive at camp and ending on Thursday morning after breakfast. 4-H Agents, volunteer leaders, and junior counselors from each parish attend camp and stay in the cabins with the campers.
Educational Tracks at camp are:
- General Arts
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- Food and Fitness
- Outdoor Adventures
- Wetlands-Explore Louisiana Wetlands
- Gardening
- Water Safety
LOST Camp
LOST Camp is back and being held July 30- August 2, 2026! Registration for LOST Camp will open in the 4-H Online system on April 15, 2026. The deadline to register for camp is July 15, 2026. THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED. Cost to attend is $200 this year including a t-shirt.LOST Camp is open to all active Louisiana 4-H members who will be completing grades 7 and 8. These spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Contact the 4-H Office to register. Youth will be able to participate in one of these track options: SeaPerch, Drones, Video Production, Healthy Living, Outdoor Skills and more! Campers will also have recreational time to play various sports, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and line dancing. Other choices include team-building activities, performing arts, visiting with friends, and shopping for souvenirs in the Camp Store. Evening programs include skits, a talent show, and Vespers.
March Club Lesson
What is less than 1 inch in size yet is essential to the production of many of Louisiana crops contributing to about 1/3 of our human diet? Bees! This month’s lesson will introduce the importance of bees. Together, we will explore how these small but powerful pollinators sustain our food systems and support a healthy environment.
Outstanding Member Banquet
The Outstanding Member and Volunteer Banquet is being held
on April 28, 2026, at the Rayne Civic Center. This banquet is to recognize all
this year’s outstanding 4-H members and 4-H volunteers for all the hard work
that they put in throughout the year. If you were nominated by your school club
as an outstanding member, you will receive an invitation to the banquet in the
mail, so be on the lookout!
Photography Contest
Enter your best photos in our annual photography contest! This is open to all 4-H members. Youth may enter one photo per category. These pictures should be mounted on 8 ½ x 11 piece of black construction paper. The 4-H'er must be the one taking the photo; therefore, they are NOT allowed to be in the photo. The photo cannot be submitted in the contest if it was already submitted in a previous year. The categories are People, Animals, Outdoor Shots, Promoting 4-H, Action Shots, Night Shots, Black and White, and Agriculture. Be sure to put your name, grade, school and category on the back. All entries are due March 30, 2026, to the 4-H office.
Ready for 4-H U!
4-H University (4-H U) is statewide 4-H event held on LSU campus. It is scheduled for June 23-25, 2026. 4-H members in 8th to 12th grade as of August 1, 2025, are eligible to participate in 4-H University to demonstrate their skills in more than 30+ competitive events. All participants that choose to partake in the in-person overnight event will be required to pay a total $125.00 registration and housing fee, and Rasing Canes meal for Thursday night only (non-refundable and other meals are not included). The pre-registration and a $60.00 deposit will be due April 1, 2026. Information packets will be EMAILED out to all eligible 4-H members by March 6th. If you do not receive an emailed information packet, please contact the 4-H Office. Events range from Demonstrations, Automotive Care, Fishing Sports, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and more! Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving, resiliency, and many more. Each competitive event allows youth an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, and other life skills vital to functioning members of society. 4-H University participants also have the opportunity to participate in Clover College. The purpose of Clover College is to provide youth with an in-depth, hands-on learning opportunity focused on a specific topic of interest with a strong emphasis on college and career connection.Clover College is designed for youth participants to gain insight on potential college and career interests and opportunities.
Ready to Wear Contest
The 4-H Ready to Wear Contest showcases youth participants
who have selected outfits to demonstrate their skills in clothing selection,
styling, and presentation. The show encourages creativity, confidence, and a
sense of personal style. This contest does not require any sewing! This contest
is open to all 4-H members in grades 4-12. Categories include grades 4-5,
grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Completed packets must be turned into the 4-H
office by March 30, 2026. The
appearance portion of this contest will be conducted on Achievement Day on May
4th. For all contest rules and information, please visit our
website https://tinyurl.com/Acadia4HEvents
Record Book (Portfolio) Contest
Record books are due on March 30, 2026, to the 4-H Office. You can find all the rules and tips for completing a record book on our website, along with the portfolio document.
https://tinyurl.com/Acadia4HEvents
Sewing with Cotton Apron Contest
This contest is open to all 4-H members with skill levels
from beginners to advanced sewers! Participants will construct a cotton apron,
showcasing their sewing skills and creativity. The apron is to be sewed/
constructed by the participant and turned in for judging. Aprons will be judged
on design, workmanship, and originality. Participants will be judged in the
following divisions- Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. Completed aprons
must be submitted with the filled-out datasheet by the deadline March 30,
2026. The appearance portion of this contest will be conducted on
Achievement Day on May 4th. For all contest rules and
information, please visit our website https://tinyurl.com/Acadia4HEvents
Spring Contest Day
Our Spring contest day will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, starting at 5PM at the 4-H Office. Contests will include Journey into Jobs, Demonstrations, Ag ID and Poultry ID. Pre-registration is required for all Demonstrations and Journey into Jobs prior to the contest. Registrations are due by March 2, 2026. Please visit the link below to pre-register for a demonstration. https://tinyurl.com/26SpringContestDay
Journey into Jobs: This contest will help you prepare for future job interviews and applications. Contestants must complete an application in advance for this contest. Applications are division-specific (Division I: grades 4-6, Division II: grades 7-8, Division III: grades 9-12). Contestants will be interviewed, and asked questions related to a present or future career or job. All contestants are expected to dress nice and neat to best present themselves to the judges. The applications and interviews will be conducted as if the applicant has all required schooling/experience for the job posting chosen. Example: If you are applying to be a 4-H Agent, you would fill out the education section as if you graduated from college or you would answer questions as if you went to college and received a certain degree. Applications can be found on our website (https://tinyurl.com/Acadia4HEvents), or you can pick one up from the 4-H office. All completed applications should be turned into the 4-H office in person, via email or fax. Everyone that submits an application will be interviewed on March 16th.
Demonstrations: Open to all 4-H members. Individual and team (2 members only) will be accepted. Members of a team demonstration can be from different clubs and different grades but will compete in the oldest team members’ grade division. All demonstrations must be practiced and prepared prior to the contest. There is a limit of no more than one entry per category. Categories include Civic Engagement/Leadership, Healthy Living, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). A demonstration which was presented for a regional and/or state competition may not be presented by the same person or team on demonstration day. All demonstrations must pre-register using the link below. Any demonstration not pre-registered will be unable to participate. https://tinyurl.com/26SpringContestDay
Ag ID-New this year! Open to all 4-H members. The agriculture product identification contest is designed to showcase commodities that students encounter in their lives everyday while applying their product knowledge of produce, meat, and fibers and relate them to what is available in grocery stores. The contest format will consist of 20 multiple choice questions that may include but are not limited to: uses, method of growth, season, region grown, national ranking, economic impact to Louisiana, nutritional value, storage method, and production method.
Poultry ID: Open to all members. No need to pre-register. The contest may consist of: Market Class-Judge one class of six dressed fryers according to U.S. Grades. Judge one class of six dressed hens according to U.S. Grades. Egg Class-Judge one class of ten broken out eggs (Judge one class of ten). External Quality-Judge two classes of 6 eggs for exterior quality. Study materials can be found on our website, https://tinyurl.com/Acadia4HEvents
Support the RescYOU Group — Parish Wide Service Drive!
Acadia Parish 4‑H is excited to invite all clubs to participate in a meaningful parish‑wide service project led by one of our 4‑H Parish Ambassadors, Katherine Richard. Katherine is coordinating a collection drive to support RescYOU, a nonprofit organization based in Louisiana that provides support to families grieving the loss of a child aged 1-18 years.
What Is RescYOU?
RescYOU is a compassionate, family‑focused organization that walks alongside parents, siblings, and loved ones as they cope with the unimaginable loss of a child. They offer comfort resources, support services, and special care packages designed to honor the child and provide emotional support to the grieving family.
How Can You Help?
We are asking all 4‑H clubs across Acadia Parish to consider collecting new coloring books and activity books throughout the month of March. These items will be used by RescYOU to provide comforting, calming activities to siblings as they navigate grief during a heartbreaking time.
Collection Deadline:
All items are due on or before March 30, 2026.
Drop‑Off Location:
Acadia Parish 4‑H Office
157 Cherokee Drive
Crowley, LA 70526
