If you are interested in helping to plan upcoming horse shows or workshops, this is the meeting to attend. Mark your calendar for the next meeting, Monday, April 25th, 7 p.m. at our office in S-208.
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do not have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is $2 per class. Entry form and entry fee are due to our office by Monday, April 25th. Entry... Read More →
Join us in Aggieland (College Station, TX – Pearce Pavilion) for a FUN and EXCITING 3 day program dedicated to educating students on the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, and selection with plenty of showmanship and Quality Counts information! Lamb Camp – July 15 - 17. Goat Camp – July 22 – 24. Registration will be done on line via the State 4-H website at: http://animalscience.tamu.edu/about/facilities/sheep-center/youth-camps/ beginning March 21st until 150 paid campers enter. Cost: Children $175 & Adults $75. Registration will be open to the first... Read More →
Educational activities include in-depth discussion on: brooding, feeding programs, selection, processing and much more. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 7th at Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Comples in College Station. Cost is $60/per person by April 27th, late registration will be $90. For more information click here.
Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H. When you decide to do a recordbook, pick one category you want to complete your recordbook in. If vet science was your strongest project this year, you would select the Vet. Science category, which includes writing about your experiences in your story, including pictures of you and your project, a write up on the things you did and if you participated at any contests. Report forms are designed for age appropriate categories. ... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Friday, April 29th, 2016. Location and more information will be available soon.
District 10 Roundup Contest is scheduled for April 30, 2016 at Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart.
This event has been developed in order to encourage young people to develop leadership skills and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H. This event will be June 19 – 23 in Stephenville, Texas at the Tarleton State University Challenge Arena. Cost is $425 which includes meals, lodging and insurance. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis before May 1st. For more information please click here.
Texas 4-H Roundup will showcase three 4-H members or groups of 4-H members each day for the singing of the National Anthem during the General Assemblies. All submissions must be posted to YouTube by Monday, May 2nd. More information and guidelines are available here.
4-H members from all over the state, ranging in age from 8 to 18 are welcome to compete. All breeds, including mixed, can compete after they have met the minimum requirements. Dog and 4-H member teams can compete in several different classes, such as: obedience, rally, conformation, showmanship, drill team or costume. Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held July 8th, in Belton, Texas. Registration will be done on 4-H Connect May 9th. Please pay by credit card. Rules, guidelines and entry information are available on the State... Read More →
This contest is open to all 4-H members ages 8 – 18. You do not have to be entered into the Texas Dog Show to enter your photo. Categories include Dog-Still Life, Dog-Active and Dog Storyboard. Cost is $3 per photo. Registration will be done on 4-H Connect, please pay by credit card. Deadline is May 9th. Rules and guidelines are available on the State 4-H website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016-TX-4H-DOGSHOW-CATALOG.pdf .
These workshops are open to 4-H members of all ages. The Veterinary Science workshops are a learning series to help youth meet their required learning lessons in the veterinary science project. Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 10th, 6:30 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. For more information about the Vet Science workshops contact Jackie at jackiewanke@gmail.com. See flyer for more details!
Project Show is a fun event where youth get to show off their skills in photography, drawing, painting, crafts, wood working, metal working and much more. Project Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 14th at the Helotes Activity Center from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Guidelines and entry form will be available soon.
Wildlife Conservation Camp will be July 17th – 23rd at the Davis Mountains Preserve near Ft. Davis, Texas. This camp is for youth in grades 9 – 12. Cost is $350 which includes lodging, meals and materials. Deadline to sign up is May 15th. For more information visit the camp website at http://www.wildlifecamptx.org/. Contact the local Farm Bureau for possible sponsorship at 210-661-5331. Camper application is available on the camp website at http://www.wildlifecamptx.org/apply/new-camper-application/.
We are asking for video testimonials from our 4-H youth that may be featured at a National 4-H Meeting. The testimonials should include members thoughts about4-H and how it has impacted them. Videos need to be no longer than 2 minutes long and recorded in highest quality as possible. Submit your video via email to Toby Lepey at t-lepley@tamu.edu and be sure to include your first and last name, age and county (Bexar) in the body of the email and attach your video. Videos must be submitted by... Read More →
Being an invitational contest, intermediates and seniors are welcome to participate and may register as either an individual or team. scheduled to be during Texas 4-H Roundup on June 7th. Registration through 4-H CONNECT – by May 16th is required in order to participate in this contest. All of the resources for the invitational contest are posted online at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/. In addition to the contest information and study guide, there are online practices that have been posted for each of the eight topics included in this year’s contest.... Read More →
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. Classes will be held every Monday through July. The dog training class will be held at 6:15 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordatella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A large... Read More →
Texas 4-H Roundup is scheduled for June 6 - 9 in College Station. It is a qualifying and invitational event for Senior 4-H youth (grades 9 – 12) who placed in a district level roundup or signed up to compete in one of the invitational events. If you are a Senior age 4-H member and placed 1st – 3rd in an Educational Presentation contest, you are eligible to participate. If you placed 1st – 2nd in a Share The Fun contest, you are eligible to participate. Youth of... Read More →
Next County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 19th , 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. The County Council discusses business that affects all of Bexar County 4-H. Every 4-H club has the opportunity to elect two Club Delegate Officers to be present, voice their opinions and vote on items (Every club is allowed two votes, one per delegate). If you only elected one, the Club President can act as the second delegate. Please remind your club delegates to save this date and make plans to represent... Read More →
The Discover Science Method Research Poster contest will allow youth to apply the scientific method to subject matter of interest or that they have learned through 4-H projects. The scientific method is a process for formulating and testing hypotheses through experimentation and research. Scientists use the scientific method to explore relationships in nature. The poster contest gives youth an opportunity to display and demonstrate how they applied the scientific method to research, experiment, and formulate results for their project. A $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded to 1st place... Read More →
If you are applying for the Bexar County 4-H scholarship, recordbook and application forms are due to our office by Friday, May 20th. An interview is part of the process which is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd, at the County Extension office in S-208. Times will be announced later. Recordbook forms are available at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks/. CHANGES FOR 2015 – 2016 Bexar County 4-H Scholarship: Please take a moment to read the new changes listed below. *New deadline for the scholarship application! Application and recordbook will now be due... Read More →
The District Horse Show is scheduled for June 14 - 15, 2016 at the Uvalde County Fairplex - 215 Veterans Ln., Uvalde, Tx. Registration will be available from May 2nd - May 20th on 4-H Connect. Fees are $15 for each class, payable by credit card. Exhibitor may enter as many classes as they wish. More information to include classes, map, guidelines, etc. are available here.
Are you interested in teaching motivated youth special skills and talents? If so, you have what it takes to be a Project Leader! Project Leaders mentor 4-H youth, lead projects in 4-H clubs, and help run events. No experience necessary – we’ll even train you on the project! As a project leader, YOU decide the level of involvement that fits your skills and schedule, such as: Lead community clubs, school-based or after-school programs and camp settings. Serve as chaperone, board member, event judge or camp counselor. Create community... Read More →
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. Classes will be held every Monday through July. The dog training class will be held at 6:15 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordatella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A large... Read More →
If you are interested in helping to plan upcoming horse shows or workshops, this is the meeting to attend. Mark your calendar for the next meeting, Monday, May 23rd, 7 p.m. at our office in S-208.
Applications for the Ambassador Program are now being accepted. You can click here to access the online application, which will be available through Friday, May 27th. The purpose of the 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Ambassador Program is: Promote the purpose and goals of the 4-H healthy lifestyles program; Empower youth by giving them the opportunity to provide leadership to the 4-H healthy lifestyles program; Provide educational experiences that will enable 4-H members across the state to become knowledgeable and skilled in the healthy lifestyles subject matter; Coordinate educational events... Read More →
The Outdoor Challenge is a contest. The contest consists of 10 events that each team will compete in and potentially earn points for their team. The contest will be held on June 17th – 19th at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center in Seguin. Events will include: Archery, Outdoor Skills, Kayaking, Rifle and much more. Outdoor Challenge rules and resource guide are available on the State 4-H website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/outdoor-education-living-skills/. Registration will be open from May 1st – 29th on 4-H Connect. Entry fee is $35. For more information... Read More →
The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join. Classes will be held every Monday through July. The dog training class will be held at 6:15 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordatella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A large... Read More →
The election of officers for the District 10 4-H Council will take place at the Texas 4-H Center during Leadership Lab, June 22-24, 2016. To be eligible for an office, 4-H’ers must have attended District Leadership Lab at least one year prior to running for office. Qualified delegates interested in seeking Council office must apply by completing the application on the District 10 Website (http://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-4-h-council/) starting May 2, 2016 and submitting no later than MAY 31, 2016. Applications will be accepted online only and it is the candidate’s... Read More →
Leadership Lab will be held June 22nd – 24th for 4-H members ages 13-18 at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood. This event provides a variety of leadership, recreation, and project enhancement workshops that participants are challenged to take back to their own county and implement. District 4-H Council Delegates are encouraged to attend and participate in the District 4-H Council Business Meeting which includes the election of District Officers for the new 2016-2017 4-H year. Cost is $200 per youth with registration conducted on 4-H... Read More →
The Piney Woods Conservation Adventure Camp (PWCAC) is designed to educate 4-H youth age 14+ (with 1 year of school remaining) about wildlife and fisheries, and to inspire them to be future leaders for natural resource conservation in Texas. Camp is scheduled for July 12th – July 15th at Rayburn Country, 2376 Wingate Blvd., Jasper, Tx. Cost is $300 includes meals and lodging. Deadline is June 1st. For more information and a application click here.
The Texas 4-H Ambassador program strives to provide high school age 4-H members (14 – 18 years) the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for animals. The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program Through an application process, 50 youth are chosen to participate in rigorous college-level animal science curriculum. Ambassadors conduct educational livestock project clinics, speak to civic groups, assist with livestock shows, and advocate for livestock and agriculture across Texas. The Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Program Through... Read More →
If you are applying for the Bexar County 4-H scholarship, recordbook and application forms which were due to our office by Friday, May 20th. An interview is part of the process which is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd, at the County Extension office in S-208. Recordbook forms are available at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks/. Scholarship guidelines are available here. Scholarship application is available here
Topics include: selection, feeding, showmanship and more. Camp is June 5th – 7th at the Howard College in Big Spring, Tx. Cost is $85 which includes meals and awards. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. See flyer here for more information