more... > Parishes > Jefferson > 4-H > September 2009 Jefferson Parish 4-H Youth Connection [Image: 4-H Day at the Capitol Group Picture] This newsletter contains events and information for 4-H'ers, volunteers and leaders in Jefferson Parish. September highlights include: 4-H U, YWW, leadership clubs, member recognition, smart bodies, service learning, and t-shirt orders. Jefferson Parish Members Attend 4-H Camp [Image: children sitting down.] Thirty-one Jefferson Parish 4-H members joined members from Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, West Carroll, Morehouse, Tensas, and Lincoln parishes for an exciting week of good times and good friends at this summer's 4-H Camp. The weeklong camp was held at the Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, La. Campers enjoyed educational tracks along with many recreational activities. Jefferson Youth Attend 4-H Day at the Capitol [Image: Kids and adults sitting on steps.] Seven Jefferson Parish 4-H members and three volunteer leaders visited the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge in June for “4-H Day at the Capitol.” Jefferson Teens Attend 2009 4-H University [Image: Picture of kids standing on steps.] Sixteen Jefferson Parish 4-H teens participated in the 95th annual 4-H University held in June on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. More than 1,600 4-H members from across Louisiana spent several days in Baton Rouge participating in state level competition or receiving intensive training in selected subject areas, such as robotics, forensics, and dramatic arts.  more articles... Jefferson Parish 4-H’ers Excel in District Commodity Cookery Contest [Image: Kids standing next to wall posing for picture.] Twelve Jefferson Parish 4-H members were named winners at the recent District 4-H Commodity Cookery Contest held at Southland Mall in Houma. Parish 4-H Members Attend Leadership Conference [Image: Jefferson Parish 4-H members at JLC] Four Jefferson Parish 4-H members joined participants from throughout Louisiana for the annual 4-H Junior Leadership Conference. The three-day leadership event was held at the Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, La. Super Saturday at City Park with Strehle 4-H [Image: People standing with weed cutters.] Several 4-H members from Strehle Elementary ,along with their 4-H Leader, helped to clean up a bird watching trail. 4-H Summer Camp Announced [Image: 4-H Camp Logo] How would you like to spend a fun-filled week playing soft-ball, basketball, badminton, and volleyball? Maybe you would enjoy swimming in an Olympic-sized pool, canoeing, making handicrafts, and learning to shoot a bow and arrow. Jefferson Parish will be camping June 15-19, 2009. Jefferson 4-H’ers had “Fun with Food” at Kids Expo [Image: people standing together possing for picture.] Teen leaders had “Fun with Food” at Congressman Steve Scalise’s Kids Expo held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Muss Bertolino Gym in Kenner, Louisiana. The exhibit gave kids an opportunity to make a healthy snack with graham crackers, peanut butter, strawberry and grape jelly, shredded cheese, raisins, marshmallows, and cheerios. 2009 Jefferson Parish 4-H Commodity Cookery/ Ambassador Contests [Image: children standing in a row taking picture.] 39 Jefferson Parish 4-H members competed in the Annual Commodity Cookery and Ambassador Illustrated Talk Contests held February 28, 2009 at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana. Word of Life 4-H’ers Celebrate Teacher Appreciation [Image: Student holding tray with bags on it.] The 4-H Club and students at Word of Life Academy helped celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day. Students were encouraged to bring cards to express their thanks to the faculty. Jefferson Parish 4-H 2008-2009 Cooking Contest Rules [Image: picture of boy and girl cooking] Rules for the 2008-2009 Jefferson Parish Commodity Cooking Contest are included in the accompanying file. Divisions include egg, beef, poultry, seafood and sugar.