The Science Engineering and Technology Club (SET) will sponsor a 4-H photo contest each month. 4-H'ers submitting the winning photo will receive a certificate and have their photograph published in the Cameron 4-H Focus, Cameron Pilot, and on the Cameron Communications Community Bulletin Board.
Submit photos by email to rmmiller@agcenter.lsu.edu with “photo contest” in the subject line, or bring them to your month 4-H club meetings and present them to your agents.
Open to all Cameron Parish 4-H'ers!
September, 2008
Theme: Nature
In Lascaux, France on September 12, 1940, four teenage boys stumbled upon a small entrance to a cave. Further exploration revealed perhaps the most magnificent rock paintings in the world dating back 17,000 years to the late Paleolithic period. The Lascaux cave paintings depict different animals such as horses, bison, deer, bulls and others.
Take a picture walk to discover nature through photography.
October, 2008
Theme: Community Service and Citizenship
National Character Counts! Week, held the third week in October, celebrates schools, organizations, and communities committed to teaching ethical values. Educational programs, contests, and activities are held to affirm the importance of teaching trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and citizenship. Children and adults are encouraged to perform community service to learn firsthand the good that comes from helping others.
Capture a photograph of community service activity or someone helping to make a difference.
November, 2008
Theme: Red, White, and Blue
Voting is a privilege offered to Americans. We also celebrate many freedoms such as the freedom of religion, speech, and the press. Let’s celebrate being American. Show us your best photo of red, white, and blue.
December, 2008
Theme: Christmas Memories
Franz Gruber was an Austrian primary school teacher who composed the melody for "Silent Night," one of the most popular Christmas carols of all time. What do you and your family do for Christmas? How do you celebrate this special holiday? Use your camera to capture a Christmas memory.
January, 2008
Theme: Priceless Moments
The world\'s largest diamond was found on January 26th, 1905 in the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa. The Cullinan Diamond was 3,106 carats and considered one of the most remarkable stones ever found.
Some people would consider diamonds to be priceless? What do you consider priceless? Show us with a picture.
February, 2008
Theme: Family and Friends
Valentine's Day is a good time to think about those closest to us—parents, brothers and sisters, friends, teachers—and take a moment to tell them we care. Take a photo of your family and friends.
March, 2008
Theme: Water
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 1992 by which the 22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water. Water is all around us. Capture this element in a picture.
April, 2008
No Contest