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2009 4-H U Information
When: June 23-26, 2009
Where: LSU Campus in Baton Rouge
Who: 4-H members 13 years old (before January 1) and older
How much: $90
What is 4-H U?
Louisiana 4-H’ers will compete for best in the state in more than 40 events ranging from plant identification, photography and flight simulation to speechmaking and fashion design. In addition, almost 300 students will take part in the noncompetitive learning event called Clover College, which includes seven hours of instruction over the three days.
During 4-H U, participants will be introduced to aspects of life that college students experience on an everyday basis. Students will tour a working dairy, a biomedical center and athletic facilities. Students will also get to see how college students live during the week by residing in campus dormitories, eating at campus dining halls and even going through the rigors of scheduling classes.
4-H members who were 13 years old before January 1 are eligible to attend 4-H University to be held on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge. 4-H U gives you the opportunity to meet 4-H'ers from throughout the state and compete for trips and prizes through a variety of project-area contests.
For more information, contact your local parish 4-H agent.
Speakers
Speakers for the night assemblies are Jerry Stovall, President John Lombardi of the LSU System, and Steve Robichaux.
Speaker Bios
The Contests
Would you like to learn more about technology, sports broadcasting, career preparation, public speaking, livestock judging, Plant Science, Nutrition, or Fashion, then 4-H University contests is the place for you this summer. A total of 42 contests are available for 4-H members to participate in during 4-H University week, June 23 - 25, 2009. All contest rules and eligibility are listed in this section, explore the rules and awards and call your parish 4-H agent to get involved. Your parish 4-H agent and volunteers will provide specific guidelines, training materials and opportunities in each contest. Each of the 42 contests offers trips, prizes, or competition in national contests around the country.
4-H Has Talent
Agriculture Demonstration
Agriculture Products Demonstration
ATV Safety
Automotive care, safety, and driving
Bicycle
Career Preparation Interview
Child Development
Compact Tractor
Computer Simulation
Consumer Decision making
Consumer Foods Judging
Dairy Judging
Diesel Equipment Operations
Dog Care
Entomology Demonstration Team
Environmental Threat Resolution
Family and Consumer Science Demonstration
Fashion Revue - Casual Wear
Fashion Revue - Creative Choice
Fashion Revue - Special Occasion
Fashion Revue - Ready To Wear
Forestry
Horticulture Demonstration - Use and General
Horticulture Judging
Insect ID
Livestock Judging
Meat Evaluation, Judging, and ID
Nutrition Illustrated Talk Team Contests
Outdoor Skills Triathalon
Photography
Plant Science
Poultry Judging
Public Speaking - any other than cooperatives
Public Speaking - Cooperatives
Resource Management
Small Engines Demonstration
Solutions Unlimited
Soybean Illustrated Talk
Sports Broadcasting Contest
Wildlife Habitat Judging Contest
Contest Rules Packet
Contest Descriptions
An opportunity to bring out the actor in you, management of college athletics, Explore the Sportsman’s Paradise in Louisiana, Citizenship, Operation Military Kids, Forensics, Robotics, test your healthy decision-making skills, and learn about college preparation are all noncompetitive tracks offered at 4-H University in Clover College. A total of 7 hours of interactive and fun presentations on these topics are available during 4-H University on June 23-25, 2009. Presenters will include LSU faculty, LSU AgCenter faculty and special guests from around the state. It’s an opportunity to bring programs back to your home parish and communities. Contact your parish 4-H agent about opportunities in Clover College.
2009 Tracks:
Are You Ready for College?
Citizenship Louisiana Focus
Creative Forces: Youth Educational Theater Corps
Exploring the World of Sports
Forensics: The First 48
Make Your Health Rock!
Operation: Military Kids
Robotics: Our Challenge – Your Solution!
Louisiana’s Paradise
Clover College Track Descriptions
A variety of educational programs are offered for all participants in contests during 4-H University. These programs are offered while 4-H members are not participating in their contests. All of the programs are interactive, ranging from exercises in Shaping Up to a tour of LSU Athletic Facilities. Community Service programs are also offered as part of the educational programs including a visit to a local hospital, local nursing home, and pets. Contact your parish 4-H agent for more information on educational program opportunities for 4-H members.
Educational Programs Descriptions
To participate or for more information, contact your local parish extension office or 4-H agent.