Join us in collecting items that will be donated to the St. John Ministry of Care as part of their Thanksgiving Food Drive. They have asked for specific non-perishable items that you can find below. All items will be picked up on November 9.
Item to Collect
Peanut Butter | Stovetop Stuffing | Cake Mix | Pancake Mix |
Rice | Pasta | Cornbread |
Participation will count towards the Service Award presented during 4-H Achievement Day.
We are now accepting orders for our Fall Commodity Sale. All pecans and sweet potatoes sold are Louisiana-grown and can be great gifts during the holiday season or a fantastic addition to your holiday meals. Your support during this fundraiser is much appreciated, as it provides support for the 4-H Jr. Leadership Club. The deadline to place orders is November 13, 2023, with a pickup date of November 17, 2023.
On November 11 of each year, the nation honors all living military veterans. Veterans are people who have served in any branch of the United States Military, such as the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force. To honor the brave men and women who have fought for this country, the St. John Parish 4-H Program will ask 4-H members to write thank you cards to be delivered to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve. See below guidelines for cards:
All cards will be picked up at each school on Thursday, November 9
Raising young meat-type chickens (broilers) is one of the most interesting and fun-filled activities a 4-H’er can experience. Youth receive the chicks at 1-2 days old and raise them for 42 days. This is a great project for families who live within city limits and subdivisions where space on the property may be limited.
If you are interested in participating in the Broiler Project, all orders must be received by November 17, 2023, at the St. John Parish 4-H Office. Chicks are 75¢ each.
4-H members ages 9 through 13 and interesting in Shooting Sports, consider attending the 4-H Shooting Sports Camp that will be held December 8-10, 2023, at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, LA.
Youth who attend the camp will choose from the following disciplines to participate in: Archery, Shotgun, .22 Rifle, or Air Pistol/Air Rifle/BB Gun (Combined).
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend, but it is not mandatory. The cost will be $120 per youth/adult, which will cover registration, lodging, meals, and a T-shirt. All youth will be required to bring their own bow/firearm and arrows/ammo.
The deadline to register for the camp is November 20, 2023.
Note: If parents/guardians are also attending the camp, they must complete the overnight chaperone training and screening process.
If you are interested, contact the St. John 4-H Office by phone at 985-497-3261 or by email at Xbell@agcenter.lsu.edu.
The 4-H Fashion Board would like to invite 5th – 12th graders to come to experience the "new" Fashion & Beyond on Tour. You will get a closer look at all aspects of the fashion world, from newspaper runways, color wheels, upcycling, fibers, to basic sewing fundamentals.You will engage in multiple sessions of activities planned by the fabulous fashion board.
Fashion & Beyond on Tour will take place on January 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the 4-H Mini Farm on LSU Campus. The cost to participate is $25/person. There is a limited number of spots available for this event; therefore, if you are interested in participating, contact the St. John 4-H Office by phone at 985-497-3261 or by email at Xbell@agcenter.lsu.edu. The deadline to register is December 1, 2023.
Spread holiday cheer and participate in the St. John the Baptist 4-H Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest.
All wreaths will be donated to the following locations based on the theme of the wreath:
The deadline to submit your wreath is Friday, December 1, 2023
To better gauge and assist families within the parish attending 4-H Summer Camp, we ask you to complete the interest form. This form is for those who wish to attend camp as a camper (4th-6th graders), camp counselors (9th-12th graders), and adult chaperones (18 years old and older and cannot be enrolled in 4-H during the 2023-2024 program year).
This form is to assist the 4-H Agent in requesting and updating the parish's bed count and financial assistance. By completing this form, you are not obligated to attend camp, as we know things may change between now and summer.
We ask that you complete the form by December 1, 2023
The True Leaders in Equity Institute will prepare teams to be change agents within the Cooperative Extension System as we work to create more welcoming and inclusive environments. This training and leadership opportunity challenges participants to work together to ideate and champion equity-related projects that will grow 4-H in their communities.
At the institute, teams will:
4-H members in the 9th-11th grade during the current school year (2023-2024) can apply to serve on the St. John Parish team for this national event.
Youth can complete the online application or use the fillable application. All applications are due by Friday, December 1, 2023. A panel of St. John Parish community members will judge the applications for selection.
The 2024 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute will take place July 7-11, 2024, in Washington D.C.
If selected, youth will be required to pay a $150 non-refundable commitment fee. A payment schedule can/will be established for assistance.
Calling all inspired chefs! Participate in the Fall Cookery Contest. This contest will feature Louisiana Commodities, Poultry & Sugar. The Cookery Contest will take place at Regala Park Gym. Dishes can be dropped off between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, as judging will begin at 10:00 a.m.
This contest is open to both 4-H members and Cloverbud members. Members must follow the following rules, or they will be disqualified.
Commodities and Categories
The deadline to register for this contest to ensure prizes have been ordered is Friday, December 1, 2023.
The annual 4-H Night with the Pelicans will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024! This is an opportunity for 4-H’ers, their families, and friends to enjoy and cheer on the New Orleans Pelicans and get exclusive access to many perks.
The deadline to order your discounted tickets is December 15, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed that one day Black and White people could live, work, and play together peacefully. He dreamed of a world where people would not be judged, hurt, or treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. He wanted to see the world change in big ways - and he made sure the world knew about it through the words he said and the things he did!
All artworks must be submitted at the Winter Cookery Contest on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
“…I pledge my hands to larger service…” Dec. 2, 2023, is Louisiana 4-H Day of Service, and we are asking you to participate by conducting a service project that benefits your community. If you are not able to participate on Dec. 2, know any service project conducted during the month of December can count as part of Louisiana 4-H Day of Service. If your club will be conducting a project, be sure to let Mr. Xavier know
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture