The 4-H Junior Leader Club is for 4-H members in grades 7-12 interested in refining leadership skills, doing community service, working with younger 4-H Club members, having fun, socials, award trips and making new friends. Anyone wanting to join is welcome at the group's monthly meetings

Each year qualifying Junior Leaders are awarded with a fun, educational trip at the end of the year. The 2009 Junior Leaders traveled to Tennesee to enjoy white water rafting, Dollywood and the Dixie Stampede.

For more information on becoming a Junior Leader or the Ascension 4-H program contact Kayla Haydel or Jamie Templet at 225-621-5799.

For information on additional leadership opportunities available to teens on a state level, visit the State 4-H Web site at www.louisiana4h.org/en/4H/teens/youth_leadership/

Louisiana 4-H is a youth development program of the LSU AgCenter.