The Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program plays a critical role in the development of youth from across our great state. Through research-based, high-quality, experiential, informal educational programs, youth from diverse populations are offered opportunities to grow and develop. These opportunities provide an avenue for youth to expand life skills and reach their potential to positively develop into caring, contributing, capable citizens. This report offers a snapshot of the many 4-H youth and family development programs available through the Louisiana State University AgCenter.

Table of Contents

• Message from the Editor
• An Evaluation Study of the Influence of Training on 4-H Camp Counselors’ Ability Counselors’ Ability to Create a Sense of Belonging among Campers
• Overnight Camp Offers Youth Opportunity to Explore Interest and Gauge Competence In Science
• An Analysis of Gardening Competence among Students Involved in a School Gardening Project
• Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Training and Development System
• Youth and Adult Partnerships Explored in Preparation for 4-H State Competition
• A Day the Head Start Way Evaluation
• Using Technology to Assess gain in Nutrition Knowledge among the Youth Introduction and Review of Literature
• An Examination of the Relationship between Demographic Variables and Respect through Community-Based Service-Learning Projects
• An Examination of the Impact of Science Competition and Non-Competitive Programs on Science Interest and Competence in Adolescents