Louisiana 4-H is using robotics to increase youth interest in science, engineering and technology. Several opportunitities are available for youth to participate in robotic workshops through parish programs.

4-H sponsors a Textile and Apparel Program available for both youth and adults interested in the multi-billion dollar fashion industry. Whether your passion is apparel design, walking the runway or taking an active leadership role, you can discover yourself and improve your skills in 4-H.

The video allows students get a glimpse into the careers of wetland professionals who are making a difference in Louisiana’s unique habitats.

The Youth Wetlands Education and Outreach Program is a statewide LSU AgCenter 4-H program sponsored by the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration. The program is designed to heighten students’ awareness of Louisiana’s wetland loss through an organized educational program of outreach, empowerment and advocacy.

The Louisiana State 4-H Fashion Board is a group of fashion-minded dynamic, innovative, creative and amazing teens who seek leadership opportunities on a higher level, statewide service and an outlet for their artistic sense of style. The 4-H Fashion Board and it's volunteer leaders and advisors are the heart of the 4-H Textile and Apparel Program, which seeks to promote Louisiana textile projects and educational programs.

Find out how you can implement a Junior Master Gardener program in Louisiana.

The Youth Wetlands Program newsletter gives you information on the YWP program, how to join, volunteer opportunities, available grants and wetlands-related events. A new issue is avaliable every month.

Learning safety in the operation of all-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs, is a popular part of the science and technology program in 4-H in Louisiana and nationwide.

Do you have 4‐H Clubs and members in your area looking for a community service project? There are children across the world who would be grateful for one new dress or pair of shorts to wear. Here is an opportunity to put sewing skills to use by creating something special for children and adults in need. This packet contains a few ideas and resources to get you started.

The 4-H Shooting Sports Handbook contains rules and regulations for all shooting and non-shooting divisions for Regional and State Competitions.

The 4-H Youth Energy Program (YEP) is a statewide school enrichment program designed to involve and educate high school youth focusing on encouraging and challenging youth to become ambassadors for energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Explore this interactive web site on ATV safety. Play games, test your ATV Safety IQ and get some great tips!

4-H Youth Development Program, Preparing Youth for a World of Science

This article will teach the basics of rabbit showmanship.

The Louisiana 4-H Videography program seeks to train youth in aspects of video production and editing.

A crowded catwalk on LSU’s campus is coming this June. 4-H U Fashion Revue will stage the largest fashion show ever, with more than 100 4-H models strutting and sporting their most favorite clothes of the season.The June 24 event is set for the Cox Communications Building on the LSU Campus, with 1,100 fortunate guests catching a first glimpse of this year’s fashions selected by judges from across Louisiana.

This Web site is designed primarily for science fair projects, but these activities also make great projects for 4-H science displays or science learning activities that relate to 4-H projects. Projects are by grade-levels so they’re age-appropriate. There are discussions about topics like scientific method, doing research and constructing a hypothesis. It also has an “Ask an Expert” feature.

SciGirls is the ultimate destination for girls who love science! SciGirls is an upcoming PBS TV show, a web site, and a resource provider for educators, club leaders and mentors who are working with girls doing science.

4-H'ers participated in a Clover College session on robotics at the 2009 4-H University. Partnering with the LSU Computer Science department, 4-H kicked off the INSPIRE program.

Selecting your show pig will be one of the most interesting experiences you will have in your pig project. Many times, it will be very rewarding; other times, it may be frustrating. Use these guidelines to help you select your show pig. (PDF format only)

To help prepare for YWW, America's Wetland Conservation Corps(AWCC) members from across Louisiana came to Baton Rouge to help get all the YWW educational materials packaged and delivered to more than 50,000 students.

Curriculum for Youth Wetlands Week 20100 encompasses hands-on, environmentally based lessons with a wetland focus. Program materials, including structured lesson plans, materials used to teach lessons and step-by-step procedures to activities, are provided at no cost to participating educators.

Students at Cypress Cove Elementary partner with the Youth Wetlands Program to plant a rain garden.

Louisiana 4-H offers several opportunities for youth interested in videography.

The Virtual 4-H Filmmaking Studio & Workshop, located at www.4-H.org/curriculum/filmmaking is the online space to find tools and resources about video production and “how to make your own film”.

Help us by playing online in the fashion inspired world and completing the online survey. Stardoll is the largest online community for girls who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity, and making new friends from around the world. Members create their own MeDoll avatar, go shopping, dress up, decorate their suite, express themselves creatively and socialize with each other.

(Distributed 07/09/09) BATON ROUGE, La. – Students attending the robotics class at the LSU AgCenter’s 4-H University squared off in fierce combat with robots they built and programmed. The robots fought in a circle, and the object was to push an opponent out of a 2-foot ring.