This challenge consists of 10 events (shotgun, gear judging, climbing and more) in which teams of 2 members compete to earn points. Challenge will be June 16 – 18 at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center. Registration is on 4-H Connect from May 1st – 29th. Guidelines are available here.
The election of officers for the District 10 4-H Council will take place at the Texas 4-H Center during Leadership Lab, June 19-21, 2017. To be eligible for an office, 4-H’ers must have attended District Leadership Lab at least one year prior to run 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 1st and submitting no later than MAY 31st. Applications will be accepted online only and it is the candidate’s responsibility to... Read More →
Leadership Lab will be held June 19th – 21st 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 2017-2018 4-H year. Candidates for District 4-H Council will present their campaign speech and... 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. Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 1st, 6 p.m. **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →
The 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program is for youth ages 14 – 18 that are interested in animal science and animal production. Application is due by June 2nd and available on the State website at http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0JPBcTafCz8b52J. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses are July 17 – 20 at Texas A&M University. Cost is $250 and July 24- 27 at Texas Tech University. Cost is $250. For more information click here or contact Billy Zanolini at wfzanolini@ag.tamu.edu or 979-458-0466.
Put all your photos together and get that scrapbook done. Scrapbooks are due to our office on or before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m.. There will be cash awards for 1st - 3rd placings. Scrapbook guidelines are available here. NO LATE SCRAPBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
A Gift of Time award is given to an individual or business who has provided exemplary support to the Bexar County 4-H Program. More details are available in our Awards & Recognition Handbook (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf). We need your help to identify the individual or business who are deserving of this award. Submission deadline is Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. to the 4-H office. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines.
Each Club Manager should submit the name of your (one) club Rookie of the Year to the 4-H office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. Please check the Awards and Recognition Handbook (http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications. NO LATE NAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Texas 4-H Roundup is scheduled for June 6 -9 in College Station. If you are planning on attending Texas Roundup, a list of hotels is available here. Book it early, rooms fill up fast.
Mark your calendar for June 25 – 28. This is camp is for members (5 – 10 grade) with shotgun experience not beginners. Cost is $350. Deadline is June 11th. For complete guidelines click here.
Mark your calendar for July 11th – 14th at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood. This high energy fast paced program takes everything to the EXTREME. Programs will include: Kayaking, Advanced Challenge Course, Leathercraft and more! This camp is for 4-H members in grades 8th – 11th. Cost is $230/youth or $115/adult. Registration is open until June 14th. For more information visit the state website at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu.
These camps are for all youth grades 2 – 11 interested in having fun. Events will include Archery, Swimming, Kayaking and much more. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu and will be open through June 14th .Cost is $180/youth and $90/adult. For more information visit the State 4-H website at . http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu.
This year the challenge will be held on July 10 – 12 at the Texas 4-H Center, Brownwood and is open to youth in grades 2nd – 11th. Events will include: Outdoor Skills, Arrow Making, Knot Tying and much more. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu and will be open through June 14th . Cost is $180/youth and $90/adult. For more information visit the State 4-H website at . http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu.
Hunting & Wildlife, Muzzle Loading, Pistol & Rifle Events – July 9 – 14, at the Austin Rifle Club, Manor. Archery Events – July 16 – 22 at the National Shooting Complex, San Antonio. Shotgun Events – July 18-22 at the National Shooting Complex, San Antonio. Registration deadline is June 15th on 4-H Connect at $95 per contestant. For complete rules and guidelines click here.
Broiler order is due to our office by Monday, June 19th. Please fill out the order form available here. Minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 chicks, maximum order is 75, in increments of 25 . – Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to 75). Cost is $1.25 per chick. Make your check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund.
One Club Manager from each club is requested to attend one of these trainings. Friday, June 23rd – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office in S-208. Everything you will need to start the new 4-H year (Sept. 2017 – Aug. 2018) will be available at this training. Clubs must charter every year. This year, one Club Manager from each club will be required to charter their club on 4-H Connect. To help you enter your club information onto 4-H Connect you... Read More →
Join us as at the BiblioTech- South Library for a Junior Master Gardener Day Camp. Students will learn about plants and gardening though fun hands-on activities and games. Cost: FREE Ages: 7-11 Call (210) 631-0180 or email Ruby Zavala at Ruby.Zavala@ag.atmu.edu to register today!
Join us as at the BiblioTech- South Library for a Bug Day Camp. Students will learn about insects though fun hands-on activities and games Ages: 4-11 Cost: FREE Call (210) 631-0180 or email Molly Keck at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu to register today!