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!

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 →

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 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 →

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.

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 →