What is 4-H University?

Each year 4-H members who are in the 8th-12th grade as of August 1, 2022, are eligible to participate in 4-H University to demonstrate their skills in more than 30+ competitive events. It is a culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard work & dedication. Events range from Demonstrations, Automotive Care, Fishing Sports, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, & more! Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision making, problem solving, resiliency, & many more. Each competitive event allows youth an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, & other life skills vital to functioning members of society.

• This year’s theme is: EXCEL. 4-HU will be held June 20-24, 2023, on the LSU Campus in Baton Rouge!
• Cost: $95 to register. This will cover housing & other expenses such as: supplies, materials, awards, etc. Meals will not be provided. Youth will need to bring money for meals.
• How to Register: Contact Tara Garlington via email, tgarlington@agcenter.lsu.edu or call our office at 323-2251.
• Registration Deadline: May 1, 2023

Potential 4-H club members must be enrolled & active in the 4-HOnline System by May 24, 2023.

Youth have 2 ways of participating in 4HU. They may choose the competitive track, participating on of the many contests; or they may choose to participate in the Clover College Track. Note: If youth choose the Competitive Track, we will provide resources and help them with preparations. If you have questions about a particular contest before making a decision, please let me know and I can email the specific contest details.

• The Competitive Track
• The Clover College Track is a non-competitive educational experience where youth may choose to learn about an area of interest, while still being able to have the LSU Campus experience! Note: If a 4-H member participates in a virtual contest, they will participate in the 4HU on-campus experience by enrolling in the Clover College Track.

2023 4HU Contest List:

Note: We will be able provide resources and help prepare youth for contests.

• 4-H Has Talent
• ATV Safety
• Automotive Care
• Career Prep Interview
• Child Development
• Civic Engagement/Leadership Method Demonstration
• Civic Engagement/Leadership Illustrated Talk
• Consumer Decision Making
• Consumer Foods Evaluation
• ESports
• Fashion Revue - It’s Sew YOU!
• Fashion Revue - Ready to Wear
• Fashion Revue - Upcycled Fashion
• Fishing Sports
• Healthy Living Demonstration
• Healthy Living Illustrated Talk
• Horticulture Identification & Evaluation
• Insect Identification
• Livestock Judging
• Meat Identification
• Next Healthy Food Star
• Outdoor Skills Triathlon
• Personal Trainer
• Photography (Virtual Contest)
• Plant Identification and Evaluation
• Poultry Judging
• Promote 4-H Graphic Design
• Public Speaking - Any
• Public Speaking - Cooperatives
• Robotics
• Sports Broadcasting
• STEM Illustrated Talk
• STEM Method Demonstration
• Teens Driving Teens
• Tiger Tank Entrepreneurship Challenge
• Tractor Operations
• Vet Set Geaux
• Virtual Arts Competition
• Zero Turn Mower

2023 4-HU Clover College List: Non-Competitive Option

• 2D and 3D Drafting
• Field of Dreams: Turf-grass Makes Sports Happen
• Forensics: The First 48 Hours
• Graphic Design - A Career in Visual Language
• Health Professionals at FranU
• Clover BattleBots
• How to Become a "Dogtor": LSU Vet School

Educational Workshops

• Food Insecurity: Service Project
• Explore LSU Athletics Facilities & Careers: Walking Tour
• So You Want to Be a Vet? LSU Vet School Tour
• Energize and Recharge Your Leadership
• Get to Know Your Insects
• LSU College of Agriculture
• LSU Engineering & Robotics Tour
• National Conference Delegates: What's this Opportunity All About?
• Driving Towards Zero Deaths
• Lights, Camera, ACTION!
• Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA)
• Find Your Way
• Tiger Tank
• Trash Garden
• Front Yard Bikes
• Coastal Protection & Restoration
• LSU Declassified Law School Survival Guide
• FOODii
• Seeds of Success
• Zydefit

Louisiana 4-H University Objectives

• Provide a positive environment for belonging and the opportunity for youth to meet new youth with like goals.
• Expose youth to the career opportunities provided through the various experiences of 4-H University from contests, educational workshops, and Clover College.
• Provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their mastery in projects and leadership.
• Allow youth to showcase their skills, talents and knowledge.
• Provide an opportunity for life skills development.

We hope to see you there!