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| Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives staff with 4-H Youth Ambassadors. |
Baton Rouge, LA – The Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives hosted a ‘Student
Ambassadors for Healthy Living Training Workshop’ on Thursday, July 28th
and Friday, July 29th. During the workshops, students were exposed
to the following areas:
- Introduction and Program Overview- enlightened the youth that
healthy living encompasses a holistic approach (healthy eating habits,
physical fitness, emotional intelligence, and positive social
interactions)
- Teens as Teachers: 4-H Youth Advocates for Health – youth were
introduced to the year-long ambassador activities they would be
responsible for facilitating to encourage their peers to make holistic and
positive health-related changes.
- Keeping the Garden Growing and Harvesting the Garden- youth
learned how to plan, plant, maintain and cultivate gardens with a hands-on
workshop in the Southwest Center’s hoop house.
- What are the Chemicals in My Food? – youth conducted an
experiment on the macromolecules in food
- Healthy, Fitness, and Mindfulness- youth participated in a 4-H Yoga for
Kids Warm up and Full- Workout, learned how to utilize and track their
fitness through the use of Polar Activity Watches, and Relaxation/ Meditation
techniques
- Healthy Snacks- youth explored the importance of nutrition as it
relates to the quality of life, and how to choose healthy food options
Following Thursday’s training; the 4-H Youth Ambassadors as well as
workshop facilitators, community volunteers, and parent volunteers traveled to
Mansura, La. to visit the 40H Museum and the Desfosse’ House, which is the
oldest home in Avoyelles Parish.
You can learn more about the Desfosse’ House by visiting: http://avoyellestoday.com/news-lifestyle/desfoss%C3%A9-house-avoyelles%E2%80%99-oldest-home
You can view pictures from the 4-H Training Workshop and Trip by
visiting: https://goo.gl/photos/o8WBpFkCTcStLpE28
For questions or additional information on the 4-H Youth Ambassadors
or other Southwest Center youth programs, please contact the Southwest Center
for Rural Initiatives at (337)943-2410.
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