School Tour Training

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

There are two School Tour Guide trainings scheduled, please attend one: Thursday, Jan. 12th – 6:30 p.m. at our office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208 Thursday, Jan. 26th – 6:30 p.m. at our office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208

Texas 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

2017 Essay Topic: “How can MP3 (Managed Pollinator Protection Plan) more effectively protect honey bees from pesticide exposure?”  Deadline for submission will be Friday, January 27, 2017. Awards are cash prizes to be awarded to the top three winners: 1st Place: $300.00, 2nd Place: $200.00, 3rd Place: $100.00.  Guidelines are available here.

Texas 4-H Day at the Capitol – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program will once again host 4-H Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. This event is designed as a citizenship experience for 4-H members of all ages to learn more about the state legislative process, as well as meet their state representative and senator through an office visit.  This event fills up quickly….registration begins Jan. 9 until filled.  Cost is $30.  For more information click here.

San Antonio and San Angelo Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Forms have been mailed for San Antonio & San Angelo Stock Shows.  If you are exhibiting at these shows and have not received your gold colored eligibility form in the mail, please call our office as soon as possible.  When you receive the form, a parent needs to sign on the line provided.  Parent or member should take the form to school to have the Principal or Attendance check that you are academically eligible to receive day(s) out of school.  Please make note that the form needs to... Read More →

Scholarship Interview Practice

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

If you are applying for the 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship, part of the process is to have an interview with the judges.  Mark your calendar to attend an interview practice on Tuesday, Jan. 31st, here at our office (3355 Cherry Ridge S-208) at 6:30 p.m.  

San Antonio Stock Show Fashion Show- Saturday, February 18, 2017 – 12 noon

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds 723 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States

The purpose of the Fashion Show is to give our members an opportunity to show their talents and abilities. This is not a judged competition; it is simply a time when young people can show off a garment that they have made. The garment(s) can be created from a purchased pattern, an original design or a redesign of a garment. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 2017. For more information click here.

San Antonio Stock Show Fashion Show- DUE

San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds San Antonio, United States

San Antonio Stock Show Fashion Show is  Saturday, February 18, 2017 – 12 noon.  The purpose of the Fashion Show is to give our members an opportunity to show their talents and abilities. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 2017. For more information click here.

District 4-H Photography Contest – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Registration is on 4-H Connect by Feb. 1, 2017.  Guidelines, categories and entry information are available here.

Dog Training

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, Feb. 2nd, 5 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 →

Clothing & Fashion Storyboard Workshop

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

You will learn some basic skills about the Clothing & Fashion Storyboard project.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 4th, here at our office (3355 Cherry Ridge S-208) 10 a.m.  For more information click here.

Clothing & Fashion Storyboard Workshop

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

You will learn some basic skills about the Clothing & Fashion Storyboard project.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 4th, here at our office (3355 Cherry Ridge S-208) 10 a.m.  For more information click here.

Bexar County 4-H Council Rodeo Kick Off Dance!

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

Save the Date….Saturday, Feb. 4th, at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx.  78023 from 7 – 11 p.m.  Admission fee is one can of food.  For more information click here.

School Tour Guides Academic Eligibility Forms – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

If you signed up to be a School Tour Guide at the San Antonio Stock Show, academic eligibility forms have been mailed.  If you have  not received your gold colored eligibility form in the mail, please call our office as soon as possible.  When you receive the form, a parent needs to sign on the line provided.  Parent or member should take the form to school to have the Principal or Attendance check that you are academically eligible to receive day(s) out of school.  Please make note that... Read More →

Baked Foods Contest – DUE

This contest is held during the San Antonio Stock Show on Saturday, Feb. 11th.  There are three age divisions. Elementary: 6 - 10 years old, Junior: 11 - 13 years old, Senior: 14 - 18 years old.  There are 12 Food Classes to select from.  Entry form and guidelines are available here.   Each contestant can have one entry per class.   A $3.00 per class entry fee must be sent in with the entry form.  All entry forms must be mailed and postmarked by Tuesday, February 7, 2017.  

Vet Science Workshop

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

These workshops are open to all 4-H ages and 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, February 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, Tx.  78023  Vet Science Curriculum Handbook is available for $79.00, but is not required to attend these workshops.  For more information contact Jackie at jackiewanke@gmail.com.

Youth Day at the San Antonio Stock Show

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Grounds 723 AT&T Center Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 11th at the San Antonio Stock Show grounds.

Brazos County 4-H K9 Show – DUE

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 27th at the Brazos County Expo.  Deadline is Feb. 12th.  For more information click here.

The Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Scholarship – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

This scholarship is for high school seniors who have been involved in 4-H for four years, have shown leadership and personal development, plan to get a college or vocational degree, and have not passed their 19th birthday by January 1, 2017.  Scholarship is due to our office by Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Guidelines and application are available here.  

East Central Livestock Judging Contest – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us for a judging practice before the San Antonio Livestock Judging Contest.  Saturday, Feb. 25th, at the East Central FFA Show Barn.  Pre-registration is $10.   For more information click here.

County 4-H Roundup Contest (Educational Presentations and Share the Fun) – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

One of the best assets youth gain from their 4-H experience is the ability to speak before an audience.  Members practice this skill while giving reports, running meetings, teaching peers and in our formal 4-H Public Speaking Contest….this is called Roundup.   Members can enter as an individual or a team.   They can use posters, slides or power point for their presentation. Do you have a special talent like singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument or acting? Then the Share-The- Fun contest held in conjunction with Roundup may be... Read More →