more... > Parishes > LaSalle Parish > 4-H >   LaSalle 4-H has approximately 500 4-H'ers within 11 clubs. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.  Through nonformal, research-based, experiential educational activities, 4-H participants gain knowledge and life skills enabling them to become positive, productive, capable and compassionate members of their communities. 4-H members don't just read about things; they do them. They make things. They take part in club meetings. They learn interesting new things. They learn to follow, and they learn to lead. They help their neighbors and their neighborhoods through club activities. Read more... P.O. Box 101 · Jena, LA · 71342 North 1st Street · Jena, LA · 71342 Phone: (318) 992-2205 · Fax: (318) 992-7338 4-H Camp [Image: flyer] 4-H Camp for LaSalle Parish 4-H'ers will be held July 9-13, 2012. This camp is open to 4th-6th graders in LaSalle Parish and is held at the LSU AgCenter's Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center in Pollock, La. 2012 4-H University [Image: 2011 4-H U Participants] At 4-H University teens will have the opportunity to compete in various contests. 4-H Apron Workshop Held [Image: 4-H'ers model their aprons] 4-H'ers attended a "Sew Easy" Workshop held during the school winter break. "Sew Easy" Workshop LaSalle Parish 4-H members can learn to sew a simple apron at the 4-H workshop.  more articles... 2012 Challenge Camp 4-H Challenge Camp encourages youth to create team spirit, build self-reliance skills and enhance self-esteem while developing new friendships with peers and adults. Information about the 2012 camp and the registration form are here. LaSalle 4-H Clover News 2011-2012 [Image: newsletter pic] This newsletter provides information to LaSalle Parish 4-H members about activities, events and deadlines for the 2011-12 4-H club year. 2011 4-H University [Image: 4-H University] Thirteen youth from LaSalle Parish took part in 4-H University in June 2011. 4-H LOST Camp [Image: LOST Camp] This camp is for 7th and 8th graders and features tracks in the fields of science, engineering, technology and outdoor education. April/May 2011 4-H Clover Chatter [Image: newsletter] See attachment below to view the April/May 2011 4-H newsletter. You will find information about Achievement Day, 4-H Camp, 4-H LOST Camp, 4-H University, 4-H Day at the Capitol and more. LaSalle Parish Beef, Seafood and Sweet Potato Cookery Contest [Image: cookery contest] The LaSalle Beef, Seafood and Sweet Potato cookery contest will be held Nov. 8, 2011. Find out about the contest rules and information here. LSU AgCenter launches new 4-H Web site aimed at 4th-6th graders (Distributed 10/22/08) A new Web site, Louisiana 4-H Kids’ Clubhouse, will be officially launched at the State Fair of Louisiana on Oct. 29 during 4-H Fun Day, according to Mark Tassin, director of 4-H and youth programs at the LSU AgCenter. The site at www.4-Hclubhouse.com is tailored to fourth through sixth graders and features nearly a hundred games, quizzes, downloadable activities and videos.