Upcoming Events

September

19: 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader Training (Regional Event)

October

3: United Way of St. Charles Battle for the Paddle
6-12: National 4-H Week
28-29: 4-H Challenge Camp (Regional Event for 7th-8th graders)

November

23: 4-H Bash on the Bayou LSU Football Game and Tailgate (Statewide Event)

*Read newsletter for other important dates and 4-H opportunities. Check out our LSU AgCenter website (www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles) and social media pages for additional opportunities.

For more information, contact your LSU AgCenter Extension Office.

St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter
Physical Address:
453 Spruce Street, Norco, La.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 557, Norco, LA 70079
Phone: 985-785-4473
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4-H Agent: Dr. Kali Zammit
Email: kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu Website: www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles

September 2024 Edition

Message from your 4-H Agent

-Dr. Kali Zammit
St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent

Take the 4-H Pledge today!

All 4-H members are expected to learn and recite the 4-H Pledge at every 4-H event and meeting. The pledge includes our four H’s: Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. Learn how to live the 4-H pledge by viewing the Louisiana 4-H: Living the 4-H Pledge YouTube Video.

Visit us at: www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles • www.facebook.com/scp4h • Instagram @scp4h

Stay Updated with St. Charles Parish 4-H News

This year St. Charles Parish 4-H is providing several venues for 4-H members and families to stay updated with 4-H News.

St. Charles Parish
LSU AgCenter Website
www.lsuagcenter.com/stcharles
Visit this page and click on the 4-H tab for articles and updates including 4-H newsletters, contests, and upcoming opportunities.

St. Charles 4-H Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/scp4h
Like or Follow this page for daily posts, updates, and resources.

St. Charles 4-H Instagram
@scp4h
Follow us on Instagram for highlights and announcements.

Google Classroom

Many school clubs will use Google Classroom to communicate with their 4-H’ers. See your 4-H club leader for information on how to access their communication tools.

Upcoming St. Charles Parish 4-H Events

How do I sign up for 4-H?
Members will receive a St. Charles Parish 4-H Enrollment Form at their September club meetings. Bring this enrollment form home for your parents/guardians to complete and sign and return back to your 4-H club leader. All enrollment forms should be submitted by your October club meeting. Our LSU AgCenter Office will input your information into our Louisiana 4-H Online system. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

How do I join a 4-H Project Club?
A 4-H Project Club is a club that focuses on a specific 4-H project. Most 4-H project clubs meet once a month to participate in activities related to a specific project area. These clubs are open to all students in St. Charles Parish who meet the grade and/or age requirements listed. If you are interested in being involved, please contact the 4-H Agent (Dr. Kali Zammit) at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu. The 5 St. Charles Parish 4-H project clubs are as follows:

4-H Cloverbud Community Club
This club is for Kindergarten – 3rd graders. Members learn about different 4-H projects. This is the community Cloverbud club.

4-H CHEF Club
This club is for 4th – 6th graders. Members create healthy meals or snacks and participate in fun fitness activities.

4-H Fashion Club
This club is for 4th – 12th graders. Members work on sewing projects and learn how to sew.

4-H Shooting Sports Club
This club is for youth (ages 10-19). Members participate in shooting sports trainings and have an opportunity to compete in invitational, regional, and state shooting sports events.

4-H Jr. Leader Club
This club is for 7th – 12th graders. Members plan and conduct leadership, service-learning, and social 4-H events.

Celebrate National 4-H Week – October 6-12, 2024!
Learn more about the amazing opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Complete the National 4-H Week Online Form for each entry for a chance to win a prize.

Sign Up Sunday
Complete your 4-H enrollment form to register! All 4-H members and volunteers should be registered by your October club meeting. Contact your 4-H Leader or 4-H Agent with questions.

Meet Me Monday
Tell us about you and what you are most excited about in 4-H.

Thankful Tuesday
Thank someone who encouraged you to become involved in 4-H.

Winning Wednesday
Share a 4-H success story.

Throwback Thursday
Share pictures of your favorite 4-H event.

4-H Family Friday
Share pictures of you and your family participating in a 4-H activity.

Service Saturday
Submit a photo of you participating in a service project.

4-H FAQ

How much does it cost to join the 4-H club?
Each club has a separate fee. Contact the 4-H Leader of the club to learn about the cost to join.

Who do I pay to join 4-H?
You pay your dues to your 4-H club leader.

Can I be a member at my school and a project club member?
Yes. You can be a member in more than one club. Select all the clubs that you want to join when you complete enrollment.

4-H Service Section: Service-Learning Cycle

• Needs Assessment – Investigate and decide on a genuine need in our community to address
• Community Ownership – Brainstorm potential partners that can help address this need.
• Planning & Preparation – Plan all the details related to conducting your service-learning project.
• Meaningful Service – Conduct a meaningful service project that addresses the need you identified.
• Evaluation – Evaluate your project. What worked? What didn’t work? What could you have done better? What did you learn? How did you help your community?
• Celebration – Take time to celebrate your success.
• New Application – Apply what you learned to your next project.

Note: Throughout the project, include youth voice, problem solving, project monitoring, and reflection. Contact your 4-H Agent for more service-learning resources.

St. Charles Parish 4-H Summer Spotlight

4-H’ers enjoy touring the LSU Campus while spending the week at 4-H University
This summer 4-H members from across the state gathered to compete in contests, participate in hands-on classes, and tour the beautiful campus of LSU in Baton Rouge at 4-H University. Congratulations to Lee Arcement, Jr., Ethan Bellanger, and Chloe Beraud for representing St. Charles Parish as delegates during 4-H University this summer.

4-H’ers participated in 4-H Camp this summer
Our St. Charles Parish 4-H members (4th – 6th grade) and volunteers learned about healthy living, STEM, and civic engagement at Camp Grant Walker this summer. Campers enjoyed a 4-day 4-H summer camp experience of swimming, hands-on learning, building friendships, and much more.

4-H’ers compete in State Records Contest
Congratulations to all 4-H members who participated in the statewide 4-H Records contest this summer. MacKenzie Bellanger was a statewide winner in the 7th grade category!

St. Charles Parish 4-H Jr. Leaders travel to Orlando, Florida on Educational Awards Trip
Members of the St. Charles Parish 4-H Jr. Leader Club teamed up with St. John Parish to attend their annual Educational Awards Trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the year, 4-H Jr. Leaders develop their leadership skills by leading workshops and participating in service-learning projects, teambuilding activities, and more.

4-H members compete at Horse Shows
Each summer, 4-H members from St. Charles Parish and throughout the state compete in horse shows. The 4-H Horse Project is one that requires much heart and determination. Congratulations to Sadie Childers and Madison Jacob who participated in the 2024 season 4-H Horse Shows.

4-H Livestock, Rabbit, and Horse Show Information
One of the many opportunities that 4-H has to offer is the opportunity for youth to show animals in livestock, rabbit, and horse shows. If you are interested in receiving information about any of the upcoming animal exhibition shows, please contact your 4-H Agent (Dr. Kali Zammit) at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu.

4-H Book Guide

Based on the Parish 4-H Timeline, registered 4-H members will submit enrollment forms by October club meetings and receive project books and portfolios in November. This section is to guide members in completing books throughout the year.

4-H Cloverbuds (K-3rd grade)
Cloverbud Activity Guides
Activity: 4-H Cloverbuds

Here are activities from the guide listed above that you can do at club meetings and later transfer to your project book:

4th grade 4-H members
Discovering the World of 4-H

Here are activities that you can do at club meetings and transfer to your project book:

Here are activities that you can do at club meetings and transfer to your project book:

6th – 12th grade 4-H members
4-H Portfolios
All 4th – 12th grade members will receive an older version of the 4-H Portfolio. You may access and use the newer version here:

4-H Portfolio (New Online Version)

Activity: Leadership

Leadership is when you serve as a leader to teach, guide, or lead other people in an activity. There are 2 sections in your book where you highlight the leadership you do: (4-H Leadership & Non-4-H Leadership). Any leadership activity you do in 4-H should be listed in the 4-H Leadership section and leadership you do outside of 4-H should be listed in the Non-4-H Leadership section. Here are some ideas of 4-H Leaders:

If you don’t have anything to put in this section, I encourage you to ask your 4-H leader for opportunities for you to be a leader at 4-H club events or meetings.

4-H Club Meetings

Monthly Parish 4-H Lesson: Mediums of Art - Drawing
This year 4-H members will be exploring various mediums of art. This month will focus on Drawing. Drawing means making pictures or shapes on paper (or something else) using things like pencil, crayons, or markers. Choose one or more activities to practice drawing.

Activity 1: Draw a Bumble Bee
Follow steps to draw a bumblebee

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Activity 2: Draw a Cartoon
Follow step-by-step instructions to create your own unique cartoon characters. Draw one feature of the character at a time following this order:

Don’t forget to color and share your unique creation. Use your creativity! It’s your cartoon!

Activity 3: The Draw of Drawing
Draw with a purpose. Here are some core drawing activities to enhance your drawing skills!

September 4-H Club Meeting Reminders
Here are a few reminders for this month:

• 4-H Enrollment Forms – Bring your enrollment form home for parents/guardians to complete, sign, and return to school by the deadline set by your 4-H Club Leader. Note: All 4-H Enrollment forms should be complete by your October club meeting.
• 4-H Club Forms and Dues – Bring completed forms and dues as specified by your 4-H club leaders.
• 4-H Newsletters – Show your parents/guardians the monthly 4-H newsletters.

October 4-H Club Meeting Ideas
National 4-H Week
Participate in the activities listed in National 4-H Week listed in the 4-H newsletter.

Officer Elections
Conduct club officer elections from your registered members.

*President - This officer presides over club meetings.
*Vice President – This officer introduces the club monthly program or activity.
(Recommended to be older, former 4-H member per club)
Secretary – This officer calls roll and takes club meeting minutes.
Treasurer – This officer reports club finances and helps leaders with fundraisers.
Reporter – This officer documents and reports club activities and participation.
**Parliamentarian – This officer position keeps order at club meetings
**Grade Representatives – These officers serve as leaders for their grade levels.
*Note: These officer positions are recommended to be older, former 4-H members to serve in these roles.
**Note: These officer positions are optional. 4-H Leaders may contact 4-H Agent for more options and resources.

Pumpkin Decorating
Members can decorate a pumpkin to enter in the parish 4-H pumpkin decorating contest. More details and rules for the contest will be listed in the October 4-H newsletter.

4-H Above and Beyond

Each month 4-H’ers will be provided with a list of upcoming opportunities on a parish, regional, state, and/or national level. Contact the 4-H Agent or visit the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Website for all rules, applications, and more information.

4-H Regional Challenge Camp
Overnight adventure for current 7th-8th grade 4-H members - $30.00 fee

This 2-day, 1-night overnight adventure is held October 28-29, 2024, at the Lion King Retreat Center in Amite, La. Campers will enjoy challenge activities while making friends with other 4-H members from throughout the parish and Southeast Region. Space is limited. Complete the 4-H Regional Challenge Camp Online Application Form for consideration to attend. Application deadline: October 1, 2024

4-H Senior Jacket & Honor Cord Awards
Awards for current 12th grade members - Award Recipients receive 4-H jacket and/or honor cord to wear for graduation

Current graduating senior 4-H members may apply to receive a 4-H honor cord to wear for graduation and a 4-H senior jacket to wear to show off their 4-H accomplishments. Jackets will be awarded in the winter. 4-H Honor Cords will be awarded in spring. There are two separate applications for these awards. Contact your 4-H Agent at kzammit@agcenter.lsu.edu for an application.

State 4-H Fashion and Beyond on Tour Day Camp
1-day adventure for current 5th – 12th grade members - $20.00 fee

This trip is held on January 15, 2025, (in Winnsboro, La.) or February 17, 2025, (in Crowley, La.). Selected campers will learn basic sewing skills and enjoy creating various fashion projects. Space is limited. Complete the 4-H Fashion Camp Online Application for consideration to attend. Application deadline: November 10, 2024.

State 4-H LSU Bash on the Bayou Tailgate
1-day adventure for all 4-H members and families - Tailgate Free; Game Tickets additional fee

Join other 4-H members from throughout the state and their families for a tailgate event at LSU leading up to the big game! The event will be held on November 23, 2024, before the LSU football game, where LSU will play Vanderbilt in Tiger Stadium. The tailgate event is free to registered 4-H and FFA families, but space is limited. Transportation to and from the event is on your own. Contact your 4-H Agent for details on purchasing tickets to the LSU game or participating in the LSU 4-H/FFA Tailgating experience.

4-H Camp & Lost Camp Catch Phrase Contest
State 4-H Contest State Winner receives monetary award

4th – 12th grade 4-H members are invited to submit their most creative ideas for a slogan -- in (7) words or less – as the theme for 4-H Camp and/or LOST Camp for 2025. Illustrations must accompany the phrase and will be part of the contest. The winning slogan will be one that is brief and “catchy,” capturing the spirit of 4-H Camp Grant Walker. The artwork and slogan will be used in its entirety or used as the concept for the final artwork. Logo and slogan will be on all publicity for camp and the camp T-shirt, and the winner will receive a monetary award. Contact your 4-H Agent for more details. Submissions due October 15, 2024, to 4-H Office.

Above and Beyond Partners
We would like to thank our continued partners of the St. Charles Parish 4-H Youth Development Program:

4-H Club TIMELINE - 2024-2025

SEPTEMBER - Enrollment Drive
Members will received their 4-H enrollment form to bring home for signatures & return back to their club leaders.

OCTOBER - National 4-H Week & Enrollment Wrap Up
National 4-H Week is October 6-12, 2024. See monthly 4-H newsletter for activities. The 4-H Agent will be collecting enrollment forms this month at club meetings. All enrollment forms are due by November 1 to the LSU AgCenter Office and/or in 4-H Online.

NOVEMBER - 4-H Book Deliveries
The 4-H Agent will deliver 4-H project books and 4-H portfolios to all clubs in November. Only members who submitted or completed a 4-H enrollment will receive a book. All registered members will only receive 1 copy of their book per year. Members can also access 4-H Portfolios online. (See monthly 4-H newsletter for link.)

DECEMBER - Finalizing Enrollment
The 4-H Agent will work with 4-H Club Leaders to finalize enrollment.

DECEMBER - MARCH - Project Work
This is a great time for members to work on their 4-H project books and portfolios at club meetings and at home. For projects that spark your interest, be sure to check out contests and programs that may align with those projects in our monthly 4-H newsletters.

MARCH 31 - Finalizing 4-H Work
All 4-H project books, portfolios, and parish contests are due by March 31. Although 4-H will continue to offer programs, contests andpoints are finalized by March 31 for all awards.

The LSU AgCenter and LSU provides equal opportunities in employment and programs. Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact the St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at least two weeks prior to the event.