4-H Agents' Message
What to Expect During 4-H U…?
4-H members who are 8th-12th graders for 2024-2025 school year are eligible to attend 4-H University to be held on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge.
During 4-H U, participants will be introduced to aspects of life that college students experience on an everyday basis. Depending on their interests, students may tour a working dairy, a biomedical center and athletic facilities.
While enjoying LSU’s campus participants will have time to explore the student union, have a look at the new bookstore, and visit Mike the Tiger’s cage.
The St. Landry Parish delegation will be lodging in the LSU campus dorms in Baton Rouge, LA. Participants can select their roommate. If they do not have a preference, efforts are made to group them according to age and interests.
4-H agents and trained adult volunteers supervise members from our delegation. A nightly meeting is held to coordinate all schedules for the next day.
Sincerely,
Lisa Benoit & Megan Plattsmier
4-H University Cost
The cost to register will be $200.00. This includes registration, lodging, transportation, and parish t-shirt.
Participants will also need to bring additional money for meals and if they would like to purchase souvenirs.
4-H University General Information
4-H University is the premier 4-H event of the year for 4-H members in 8th-12th grade.
This year marks the 111th annual celebration and will be host to both new-and-improved contests as well as the traditional contests, plus Clover College tracks, educational programs, and campus tours.
There are 30+ contests offered in the competitive track providing individual and team competitions in demonstrations, interviews, speeches/talks and project related examinations. All contest participants are trained by LSU AgCenter extension staff to prepare for their event.
4-H University Informational Meetings
4-H members who are interested or will attend 4-H University should plan to also attend the following meetings:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Location: St. Landry 4-H Office, 1065 Highway 749, Suite A, Opelousas, LA, 70570
4-H University Registration
For a full list of contests and to register, please review the 2025 4-H U Informational Packet.
Please complete and return the registration form to the St. Landry 4-H Office, 1065 Highway 749, Suite A, Opelousas, LA 70570.
A packet will be sent to those who register with additional information to complete registration.
