more... > Parishes > Jefferson > 4-H > Jefferson 4-H Members attend 2007 Marsh Maneuvers [Image: Picture of people holding alligator.] Three Jefferson Parish 4-H members joined other 4-H members from across the state for a week long teen camp called Marsh Maneuvers. Participants had the unforgettable experience of walking in marsh mud, taking airboat rides, coming face to face with alligators, swatting mosquitoes and watching the sunrise over the marsh. Jefferson Teens Attend 4-H University [Image: Kids standing in row taking picture.] Eighteen Jefferson Parish 4-H teens participated in the 94th annual 4-H University held in June on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Over 1500 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 Exploring the World of Sports, Forensics, and Dramatic Arts. Jefferson Parish 4-H Members Visit the Capitol [Image: People standing infront of flag.] Three Jefferson Parish 4-H members visited the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge in early June for “4-H Day at the Capitol”. They joined hundreds of 4-H members, 4-H Volunteers, and parents for the event. As a special bonus, participants celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the 4-H Youth Development Program in Louisiana. 4-H Key Award Winner Announced [Image: People standing together holding award.] Jonathan Balint, a member of the Jefferson Parish East Bank 4-H Teen Leader Club, was recently awarded the Louisiana 4-H Key Award.  more articles... Airline Park 4-H’ers are “Discovering 4-H” [Image: Girl sewing button on cloth.] Airline Park 4-H members gave demonstrations on their favorite things they learned out of their Discovering 4-H project book. Discovering 4-H is the project book assigned to all new 4-H members in grades 4-6. Jefferson 4-H Members Attend Annual Challenge Camp [Image: People standing in front of building.] Three Jefferson 4-H members enjoyed two fun filled days at the annual Challenge Camp held at Tickfaw State Park in Springfield, Louisiana. Jefferson Parish 4-H Youth Connection Newsletter [Image: Snap shot of newsletter.] The Jefferson Parish 4-H Youth Connection is a monthly newsletter which contains a calendar of events, 4-H activities and programs, rules for contests, nutrition and character education information. 2008 4-H University/Clover College Information and Application Packet [Image: 4-H University logo.] Descriptions of 4-H University contests and Clover College tracks are listed. Jefferson Parish 4-H Youth Connection [Image: Snap shot of 4-H newsletter] Provides link to the monthly 4-H Newsletters containing information on news, events and activities for Jefferson Parish. Clara O'Sullivan Inducted into Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame [Image: two people holding a plaque.] Ms. Clara O'Sullivan was honored on March 6, 2008 as an inductee to the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame. Ms. O'Sullivan served as a 4-H Volunteer Leader for 29 years in Jefferson Parish. Jefferson Parish 4-H Members Celebrate 100 Years with the New Orleans Hornets [Image: boy throwing baskeball] Jefferson Parish 4-H members, faculty, and friends joined more than 2,300 4-H members who participated in the 6th annual 4-H day with the New Orleans Hornets. Catherine Strehle 4-H Club Members Volunteer at Ozanam Inn [Image: picture of people making sandwiches.] Description of service learning project conducted by the 4-H Club at Catherine Strehle Elementary School. Jefferson 4-H Cookery and Ambassador Winners Announced [Image: picture of kids sitting down.] Description of 2008 Jefferson Cookery and Ambassador contests winners. Jefferson Parish 4-H will be celebrating 100 years of developing youth in Louisiana [Image: picture of Centenial logo.] Jefferson Parish 4-H will be celebrating 100 years of developing youth in Louisiana. The fun begins January 2008 and continues all year long.