The Southern University Ag Center will hold its Louisiana 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (SARDI), located at 1209 Diesi St., Opelousas.
The 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors Program aims to help teens learn how to guide their peers and communities into living healthier lifestyles through nutrition, and physical fitness.
The training is open to all 4-H Club members, and those teens in the 6th to 12th grades who would like to become members. Local extension offices will provide chaperones and/or transportation to the training. Teens interested in attending the training should contact their local Youth Development Extension Agent.
The theme is “4-H Ambassadors Geaux WYLD with Leadership!” The training will consist of five interactive sessions for the youth.
Workshops to be offered will include:
Wild about Leadership – Knowing your leadership style will help you learn about collaborating for yourself, others and your community.
Navigating the Jungle – Learn how to empower youth through the use of the HYPE Project Phase: Think, Learn, Act, Share and Evaluate.
Elephant Communications – Learn basic communication skills that you need to know to be an effective local/state 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador. This workshop will include making quality video clips to market your 4-H program.
The training is free, and lunch and snacks will be provided.
On-site registration will be available on the day of the event. For more information, call Nicolette Gordon at 985-748-9381, 225-222-4136, or e-mail her at nicolette_gordon@suagcenter.com.