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The Orleans Parish 4-H Office is located at:
2022 St. Bernard Avenue, Room 229
New Orleans, LA 70116
We are open 8:00am - 4:30pm
In 4-H we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
4-H is a positive youth development program delivered by Cooperative Extension – a system of more than 100 public universities across the country. 4-H provides experiences for young people to learn by doing; through informal, research based, hands-on educational activities 4-H members gain knowledge and life skills to help them become positive, productive, capable, and compassionate members of their communities.
Our programming provides education in three mission areas are Citizenship, S.E.T (Science, Engineering, Technology), and Healthy Living. Inside of these three mission areas are a broad variety of categories ranging from aeronautics and embryology to nutrition and character education.
Orleans 4-H is always looking to extend the reach of our program. If you are interested in volunteering or if you are interested in starting a 4-H club please reach out to orleansparish4h@agcenter.lsu.edu
School 4-H club: A 4-H club that is conducted at school, during a club period, at lunch, or after-school. The club is led by an adult volunteer at the school. The club leader works with the 4-H Agent to plan activities for the year; the 4-H Agent will attend meetings monthly and conduct a hands-on educational activity.
Club in the classroom: A 4-H club that is conducted during an educational period in the classroom. The club is led by a teacher at the school. The teacher works with the 4-H Agent to plan activities for the school year related to the subject they teach; the 4-H Agent will attend meetings monthly and will conduct a hands-on educational activity.
Community 4-H Club: A 4-H club that is conducted at a community location; held after-school or on weekends. The club is led by a caring adult volunteer from the community. The club leader works with the 4-H Agent to plan activities for the year; the 4-H Agent will attend meetings monthly and conduct a hands-on educational activity.
School Enrichment: A 4-H designed curriculum that can received for free from the 4-H Office. There are a variety of topics available, each containing 6-11 lessons that are designed around current state education standards. Teachers will conduct he curriculum independently but can receive support and resources from the 4-H Agent.
At Orleans 4-H we have 350 members across grades K-12. We offer a variety of programming that can be found in schools, in community locations, and away from the parish at overnight camps.
Orleans 4-H offers youth from all backgrounds and interests the opportunity to join 4-H as a 4-H Club member or independent member. 4-H offers membership without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or disability.
To join the Orleans Parish 4-H program, the youth must reside, attend school, or join a 4-H club in the parish. To join contact the Orleans Parish 4-H Office at orleansparish4h@agcenter.lsu.edu
