Orleans Parish 4-H Foundation

Our mission is to empower youth in Orleans Parish to reach their full potential! In 4-H, youth develop a working partnership with a caring adult and develop life skills through hands-on experiential learning opportunities in the areas of citizenship, healthy living, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

In Orleans 4-H, youth learn new skills through a variety of programs including culinary arts, horticulture, drones, robotics, nutrition, leadership and service learning. Members "learn by doing" through hands-on, experiential activities that encourage both learning new skills and application of these skills in their community. 4-H lessons are developed with research-based material from the LSU AgCenter.

Currently in Orleans Parish, more than 1,000 youth benefit from 4-H programs annually. 4-H's learning opportunities are intentionally designed around four essential elements necessary for positive youth development: Belonging, Independence, Generosity, and Mastery. These guiding elements ensure that youth have a positive relationship with a caring adult and a safe and inclusive environment. Youth have the opportunity for self-advocacy. Youth participate in service-learning opportunities as a means of giving back to the community to find their spark and thrive.

Testimonials

"Looking back on my 7 years of being a 4-Her, I become proud of all I've done to this point. The club played an important role in my life as it was where I got to explore new hobbies like archery and dance while discovering my fondness for humanity and nature in general. 4-H was one of the many spark in my life that shaped me as a person, helping me grow into a more confident, reliable adult. For that, I am glad." - Orleans 4-H Alumna