more... > Parishes > Grant > 4-H > What is 4-H? [image: ] Welcome to 4-H 4-H kids and volunteers live all over Grant Parish, all over Louisiana, in all 50 United States and in 82 other countries. Almost 6 million youth members and nearly 680,000 adult volunteers are involved in 4-H nationwide! It is open to everyone without discrimination.   Emblem, Colors, Pledge & Motto The four-leaf clover is the official 4-H emblem. The four "H’s" stand for head, heart, hands and health. The 4-H colors are: GREEN – life, springtime, youth; and WHITE – fresh and clean.   The 4-H pledge is: I PLEDGE My Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service, My Health to better living, For my club, my community, my country, and my world. You should learn the pledge. You should also try to follow it in 4-H and in your daily life.   The 4-H motto is: "To Make the Best Better." Learn it and set your goals with the motto in mind. It means to try to do everything better, to improve constantly.   513 8th Street · Colfax, LA · 71417 - 1863 Phone: (318) 627-3675 · Fax: (318) 487-5755 “Catch-phrase for Camp” Contest! [Image: camp logo] 4-H Camp Grant Walker holds its eighth annual "Catch-prhase for Camp" Contest. Click here for details. 4-H Portfolio [Image: 4-H Portfolio] Complete the portfolio along with project book(s) to enter the State Record Book competition(s) and win money and fun trips!! The 4-H Portfolio is used to highlight 4-H experiences and accomplishments from your project work throughout the year. It is also used when applying for 4-H Foundation Scholarships. For more information contact your 4-H agent at (318) 627-3675. 4-H Winter Food Fesitval [Image: Food Festival Banner] The Grant Parish 4-H Winter Food Festival will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the Colfax Bank Meeting Room. Click here for more details. Introduction to 4-H Shooting Sports [Image: 4-H Shooting Sports image of target shooting] Shooting Sports enrollment is underway. Call the 4-H office for details.  more articles... 2009 CSI-4-HCGW [Image: CSI picture] Crime Scene Investigation: 4-H Camp Grant Walker 4-H Summer Camp Grant Parish 4-H’ers can join the fun at Camp Grant Walker on June 8-12, 2009. It is open to all 4th-6th grade 4-H members. Your camp cost will be $110. You may purchase a T-Shirt ($6.00) and Picture ($5.00). You may also send camp store money for your 4-H’er. Grant Parish 4-H Pet Show [Image: Pets] The Grant Parish 4-H Pet Show will be held November 6, 2009, during the Louisiana Pecan Festival. Italian Healthful Cooking registration form [Image: Image of Italian Cooking for Kids Registration Form] Attached is the registration form for the Italian Healthful Cooking Workshop to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Grant Parish Extension Office. A variety of activites are scheduled including basic cooking skills, nutrition games, food safety bingo and kitchen safety. Cost is $10. Registration begins Nov. 2. Clover Chat - October 2009 [Image: First Page for Clover Chat Newsletter for October] Clover Chat Newsletter for October 2009 contains information on the 4-H Pet Show, 4-H Fashion Camp and Holiday Fun Workshops.