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4-H in Rapides Parish is a community of young people dedicating their heads, their hearts, their hands & their health to improving the quality of life for everyone.

There are about 1800 4-H members who belong to 44 4-H clubs across the parish.  Collegiate and adult volunteers who number over 200 help 4-H members in their project work and service activities.

If you have a question about 4-H please contact the parish office at (318) 767-3968 or stop by.

300 Grady Britt Drive · Alexandria, LA · 71302
Phone: (318) 767-3968 · Fax: (318) 767-3971
Achievement Day Image Gallery
Achievement Day 09

Images from the 2009 4-H Achievement Day.

Attention graduating seniors!
Graduating Senior cap and diploma

There are some wonderful opportunities for college funding through the 4-H scholarship program! Check out the criteria for both Rapides Parish 4-H scholarships and for the 4-H scholarships offered on the state level. Applications can be completed by processing them on your personal computer, and then saving and printing them for submission. If you have questions, contact the parish 4-H Office at 767-3968.
Keeping Records "Your 4-H Portfolio"
4-H Portfolio cover

A 4-H document (for all ages enrolled in 4-H) to assist club members in project work/record-keeping of their 4-H experiences.

4-H Enrollment Forms
Image of 4-H enrollment form

4-H enrollment forms are available for download here for the 4th-6th, 7th-8th and 9th-12th grades. Feel free to photocopy the forms you need. For additional information, call the LSU AgCenter's Rapides Parish 4-H office at (318) 767-3968.
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November Clover Clippings
Workshops
This newsletter provides Information to parish 4-H members on activities, events and deadlines for the month of November 2009.
Poster Contest For Character Counts
Character Counts Rules Image
4-H Poster Contest for Character Counts is going on through the month of November. Click here for details.
Red River Rumble
Picture of Beef Rumble Flyer
The Red River Rumble is an Open 4-H Youth Livestock Show to be held November 27-28, 2009, in Rapides Parish.
Join the 4-H Pumpkin Party Fun
Pumpkin Party
Celebrate the awesome colors of fall at the annual 4-H Pumpkin Party to be held Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Clover Clippings - October 2009
Picture for October 2009 Newsletter
The Rapides Parish 4-H Clover Clippings newsletters provide information to parish 4-H members and contain activities, events and deadlines occurring monthly.
Volunteer Tracking and Training System
This system gives volunteers an online resource for tracking hours and mileage, viewing online training modules and earning credit for the Master Volunteer program.
Introduction to 4-H Shooting Sports
4-H Shooting Sports image of target shooting
Shooting Sports enrollment is underway. Call the 4-H office for details.
Leader and Club Resources
4-H Brochure Cover
You can make your monthly meeting an inspiration to your members by incorporating exciting activities to help 4-H'ers gain a sense of belonging. This article provides information and resource links for club leaders on planning club meetings, making meetings exciting, planning A 4-H program, giving demonstrations And leader guides.
Images from the 4-H "U"
Spencer Dorsey
Images from the 4-H U competition held in Baton Rouge, La., in June 2009 can be found here.
4-H Area Commodity Cookery Contest Image Gallery
4-H Commodity Cookery Contest
The 4-H Area Commodity Cookery Contest was held at the Alexandria Mall March 19, 2009. Images and link to first-place winning recipes can be found here.
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