01. Message from your 4-H Agent
Welcome to the 2025-2026 4-H year! The St. Charles Parish 4-H Youth Development Program offers various opportunities each month to help youth spark an interest in a variety of topics and thrive as individuals. I encourage all youth to try something new. Sometimes we find our spark by trying something new, which often leads to a passion, and sometimes a career! I encourage you to bring these monthly newsletters home to your parents and take time to read about the many opportunities that 4-H has to offer on a parish, regional, state, and national level.
-Dr. Kali Zammit, St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent
02. Take the 4-H Pledge today!
All 4-H members are expected to learn and recite the 4-H Pledge at every 4-H event and meeting. The pledge includes our four H’s: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. Learn how to live the 4-H pledge by viewing the Louisiana 4-H: Living the 4-H Pledge YouTube Video.
03. Beyond Ready - Enrollment
Goal: To increase school & community club membership
Club Members:
- Complete Parish 4-H enrollment form with signatures & return to 4-H club leader by October 4-H club meeting.
- Encourage friends to join 4-H too!
Club Leaders:
- Promote 4-H to all students.
- Turn in enrollment forms to 4-H Agent at October 4-H club meeting.
- All 4-H enrollment forms are due by November 1.
4-H Agent:
- Provide last year’s totals to all 4-H Club Leaders.
- LSU AgCenter Office will input all completed forms in 4-H Online.
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.
04. Beyond Ready - Leadership
Goal: To increase participation in 4-H Jr. Leader Club
& enhanced leadership opportunities
All 7th-12th grade students are invited to join the 4-H Jr. Leader Club – a parish-wide club meets at least once a month to plan leadership, service, and social projects. Each month we’ll highlight some aspect of the 4-H Jr. Leader Club to showcase the amazing things these youth leaders do! Reach out to your 4-H Agent to join! Also check out the “Geaux’in Above and Beyond” section in the 4-H newsletter for enhanced leadership opportunities each month. For all Leadership updates, view your 4-H Google Classroom, our LSU AgCenter website, and social media.
05. Beyond Ready - Civic Engagement
Goal: For every club to participate in a community
service or service-learning project
Club Members:
- Actively lead and participate in 4-H service projects.
- Encourage involvement of other members.
Club Leaders:
- Assist students in planning and doing 4-H community service and/or service-learning projects.
- Report results to 4-H Agent by due date.
4-H Agent:
- Provide resources and ideas for Club Leaders.
- Provide Reporting Form
- Highlight club achievement
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.
06. Beyond Ready - 4-H Camp & 4-H University
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
Stay tuned each month for highlights, scholarship opportunities, and more!
4-H University Dates: June 23-25, 2026
07. How do I sign up for 4-H?
Members will receive a Parish 4-H Enrollment Form at their September club meetings. Bring this enrollment form home for parents/guardians to complete, sign, and return to your 4-H club leader. All forms should be submitted by the October 4-H club meetings. Our LSU AgCenter Office will input all information into 4-H Online.
08. Celebrate National 4-H Week – October 5-11, 2025!
Learn more about the amazing opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Complete the National4-H Week Online Form for each entry for a chance to win a prize.
Sign-up Sunday
Complete your 4-H enrollment form! All 4-H members and volunteers should be registered by October club meetings. Contact your 4-H Leader or 4-H Agent with questions.
Meet Me Monday
Tell us about yourself and what you are most excited about in 4-H.
Time Machine Tuesday
Show how you have grown in 4-H.
Winning Wednesday
Share a 4-H success story.
Thankful Thursday
Thank someone who encouraged you to become involved in 4-H.
Favorite Project Friday
Share your favorite 4-H project.
Service Project Saturday
Do something nice for your community and share your experience.
09. How do I join a 4-H Project Club?
A 4-H Project Club is a club that focuses on a specific 4-H project. Most 4-H project clubs meet once a month to participate in project activities. These clubs are open to all students in St. Charles Parish who meet the requirements below. If you would like to be on our 4-H Project Club email list for any of the clubs listed below, please designate on your 4-H Online enrollment or contact our LSU AgCenter Office.
| Project Club / Program | Requirement | Project Focus Area |
| 4-H Cloverbud Community Club | K-3rd grade | Introductory 4-H Project Areas |
| 4-H CHEF Club | 4th-6th grade | Health, Foods and Nutrition |
| 4-H Fashion Club | 4th-12th grade | Clothing / Textiles |
| 4-H Shooting Sports Club | Ages 10-19 | Outdoor Skills, Shooting Sports |
| 4-H Jr. Leader Club | 7th-12th grade | Leadership |
| 4-H Home School Community Club | K-12th grade | Home School based 4-H projects |
| 4-H Livestock Program | 4th-12th grade | Livestock (must own/lease animal) |
| 4-H Horse Program | 4th-12th grade | Horse (must own/lease animal) |
Check out our website and social media for more information on our parish 4-H project club programs.
10. Regional 4-H Challenge Camp
This Regional 4-H overnight adventure (2 days, 1 night) is for current 7th-8th grade 4-H members and will take place on November 11-12, 2025, in Amite, La. Participants will enjoy challenge activities while making friends with other 4-H members from throughout the parish and Southeast Region. Complete the 4-H Regional Challenge Camp Online Application for consideration to attend. Eligible 10th-12th grade 4-H members may apply to be a camp counselor for this event. See application for details and fees.
Camper & Counselor Parish Application Due Date: October 1, 2025.
11. State 4-H LSU Bash on the Bayou Tailgate
This Louisiana State 4-H opportunity is for 4-H members and families. Enjoy a tailgate event at LSU on November 15, 2025, where LSU will play Arkansas in Tiger Stadium. Contact your 4-H Agent to purchase LSU football game tickets, 4-H tailgate event tickets, or t-shirts.
- T-shirt Ordering State Due Date: October 1
- 4-H Tailgate Ticket Purchase State Due Date: November 7 or until sold out
- LSU Football Game Tickets Purchase State Due Date: November 15 or until sold out
Note: Contact your 4-H Agent prior to state due dates for information and links on ordering.
12. State 4-H Camp & LOST Camp Catch Phrase Contest
This Louisiana State 4-H opportunity is for current 4th-6th grade 4-H members. Create a 7-word slogan, complete with illustrations for the Louisiana State 4-H Camp Catch Phrase Contest. The winning design will be selected as the theme for 4-H Camp during the 2026 summer season. The design will be featured on all 4-H Camp t-shirts. The winner will receive a $50 prize. Contact your 4-H Agent for details.
4-H Camp Slogan & Design Parish Due Date: October 15
13. State 4-H Fashion and Beyond On Tour Day Camp
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.
14. Additional Information
To see the full version of the monthly newsletter for additional details and information, please download the PDF.
For questions or for more information, please contact your
St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter
