more... > Parishes > Ascension > 4-H > 4-H in Ascension Parish 4-H in Ascension Parish is a part of a local, state, national and international youth program. It is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. Our parish has twenty-seven organized clubs. This includes a Home School Club. We also have an active Junior Leader Club as well as a Horse Club. Ascension Parish 4-H Clubs [Image: 4-H Logo.] 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship and Life Skills with the skilled help of volunteer leaders and the LSU Agcenter. Become a 4-H member or a volunteer leader today! Visit here for contact information on your local 4-H programs in Ascension Parish! We have provided a list of all our 4-H Clubs in Ascension Parish including a homeschool club. Honey Bee Essay This contest gives 4-H members a chance to compete on a state and national level. Participants will write an essay on a given topic related to honey bees. Outdoor Skills The Ascension Parish Outdoor Skills and Shooting Sports club meets throughout the year to work on marksmanship, wildlife, hunting and conservation projects.  more articles... Ascension 4-H Shooting Sports end the 2008 season with a “BANG” [Image: Archery] On May 2-3, 2008 the Ascension Parish 4-H Shooting Sports members, went to Tallow Creek in Goodbee, Louisiana to compete in the State competition. 18 Ascension Parish 4-Hers Meet the Challenge! [Image: Challenge Camp Photo] During the Easter Holidays eighteen 7th and 8th grade 4-Hers club members of Ascension Parish were geared up and ready to take on the Centennial Challenge at the 2008 camp in Pollock, Louisiana. Teen leaders assist with LPB pledge drive [Image: Ascension Parish Teens] Teen leaders from Ascension parish along with other Jr. Leaders from surrounding parishes assisted with the pledge drive for LPB during the showing of the 4-H Documentary on Wednesday March 12th. April 2008 4-H Rap-Up [Image: April 2008 Rap-Up] Topics covered include: Calendar of events, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H University, Horse Tales, Achievement Day, 4-H Day at the Capitol, 4-H LSU Football Game and Tailgate, 4-H Summer Camp, Fundraising, and 4-H Youth Garden Contest. Shooting Sports team competes and wins Ascension Parish 4-H Shooting Sports is making final preparations for the upcoming Regional meet. 4-H University [Image: 4-H University Flier] 4-H University is open to 4-Hers 13 and older. 4-H Beef and Dairy Poster Contest The contest is open to all 4-H members. The Beef and Dairy Poster contest is held as an educational awareness campaign. Posters created by 4-H’ers display the use of beef and dairy products for healthy living. February and March 2008 Rap-Up Topics covered include: February, March and April calendar, 4-H Beef and Dairy poster contest, Triple contest day, 4-H Shooting Sports, 4-H Challenge Camp, 4-H fashion revue, Be Money Wise poster content, Horse Tales, 4-H Youth Garden contest, 4-H Centennial T-Shirt, and record books. Ascension Parish 4-H Junior Leaders Collect, Categorize, Memories That Will Rebuild [Image: Book Drive] Ascension Parish 4-H Junior Leader Club members initiate a book drive and learn about literacy, the impact of literacy and how to determine reading levels of books. January 2008 4-H Rap-Up Topics covered include: Calendar of events, 4-H Shooting Sports, Demonstration Day, Honey Bee Essay Contest, Pet Day, Junior Leaders, meetings and contests.