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.  First meeting will be an informational meeting (no dogs) to answer questions about the trainings on Thursday, Sept. 29th, 6 p.m.     **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without... Read More →

County Foods & Clothing Training

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

This FREE training is for all 4-H ages and adults, on Saturday, Oct. 1st at the Helotes Activity Center, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.  Topics will include Food Show, Food Challenge, Fashion Show, Duds to Dazzle and more. For more information see flyer here.

Entomology Judging Workshop

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

Did you know that insects are extremely diverse and make up more than half of the species on earth? Are you interested in learning about insects?  All ages are welcome to join us and be a part of the Entomology Judging Team.   Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 1:30  - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx.  78230. Future meeting is Sunday, Oct. 23rd  1:30 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208.   If you have any questions you can contact Molly... Read More →

Texas 4-H Basics of Robotics

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Robots are all around us. From the food we eat to the cars we drive, robots help make our lives easier, more efficient, and simply more fun! The field of robotics is expanding at a rapid pace, and Texas 4-H is poised to help lead young people into this exciting field. You will learn how to design, build, and program robots in an exciting and hands-on project.  Follow the instructions here to begin.

Chickens (Broiler) – Major Stock Show Order – DUE

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

If you will be exhibiting chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio Stock Show, Houston Stock Show or Rodeo Austin Stock Show, order is due to our office by Wednesday, October 5th .  Please fill out the order form here.  A minimum order per exhibitor/family  is 25 chicks, with a maximum of 75 chicks, in increments of 25.  New for 2016:  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... Read More →

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, Oct. 6th, 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 →

Shooting Sports Coach Training in Seminoe, Texas – DUE

Mark your calendar for Oct. 15 – 16, 2016 at the Old Seminole Junior High  (601 SW Ave. B) Seminole, Tx.  Registration begins on 4-H Connect Sept. 26th – Oct. 7th.  Cost is $120 includes two meals.    Leaders must be enrolled and background screening approved via 4-H Connect.   For more information on this training click here.

ONE DAY 4-H

What difference can you make in one day?  Saturday, October 8th is the 2016 One Day 4-H Community Service Day.  Any and all 4-H members, parents, and friends can participate in this day designated as a day of community service for all 4-H members.  4-H clubs/members select their project and then plan, implement, and tell about them.  It can be something as easy as mowing a lawn to hosting a 5K race to benefit a certain cause.  It's all about helping others and making a difference!  

Bexar County One Day 4-H Event

If you are interested in joining our Bexar County One Day 4-H project, please sign up!  We will have members volunteering to work on building a house with the Habitat for Humanity organization, and members volunteering to prepare lunches to deliver to the workers on Saturday, Oct. 8th.  Click on this link to sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a5a722a3f85-oneday.

Bexar County One Day 4-H Event

TBA TBA, TBA, United States

If you are interested in joining our Bexar County One Day 4-H project, please sign up!  We will have 4-H members volunteering to work on building a house with the Habitat for Humanity organization, and members volunteering to prepare lunches to deliver to the workers on Saturday, Oct. 8th.  Click on this link to sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a5a722a3f85-oneday.  

Shooting Sports Coach Training – DUE

Options include pistol, shotgun, archery, and rifle on October 29 – 30th at the Texas 4-H Center. Cost is $120 for Adult Leaders/Coach candidates as well as Assistant Coach candidates. On-site lodging is available. Space is limited and the price increases to $180 on October 11th, so sign up soon!  You can sign up by visiting the State website at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/event/state-shooting-sports-coach-training/

2017 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Teams – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

The application for 2017 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Teams to represent Texas at the Shooting Sports National Invitational summer 2017 will be open on 4-H Connect through October 11th.  Member must be 14 -18 years old and  must be enrolled and be approved as an active 4-H member on 4-H Connect for the 2016-17 4-H year to be able to access the application ‘event’. Details regarding the application process are  available on the Shooting Sports webpage: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/shooting-sports.  Questions may be directed to the Natural Resources/Shooting Sports Office general... Read More →

Lamb & Goat Validation Date & Location

O'Connor High School Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX, United States

Thursday, October 13th – 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. at O’Connor High School.  

Shooting Sports Coach Training – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Participants must have completed and passed the background screening on 4-H Connect, prior to registering for this training.  Options include pistol, shotgun, archery, and rifle on October 29 – 30th in Stephenville, Texas.  Registration is on 4-H Connect from Sept. 26th – Oct. 14th.  Cost is $120.  For more information visit this website http://agrilife.org/d84h/events-and-activities/shooting-sports-coaches-training/

Lamb & Goat Validation

James Madison High Schhol San Antonio, TX, United States

October 14th – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Madison High School

Annual Lamb & Goat Prospect Show

Saturday, Oct. 15th at the Judson FFA Show Barn.  Entry form and more information is available here.

Shooting Sports Coach Training – DUE

Mark your calendar for Oct. 15 – 16, 2016 at the Old Seminole Junior High  (601 SW Ave. B) Seminole, Tx.  Registration begins on 4-H Connect Sept. 26th – Oct. 7th.  Cost is $120 includes two meals.    Leaders must be enrolled and background screening approved via 4-H Connect.   For more information on this training click here.

Consumer Decision Making Training

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

This training is for all 4-H'ers  interested in learning more about the Consumer Decision Making project, mark your calendar for a mock contest on Saturday, Oct. 15th, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the 4-H office (3355 Cherry Ridge, SA, Tx.  78230) in S-208.   Learn how to get the “biggest bang for your buck” with this project.  Members study and compare relative qualities and prices of a set of items to determine which offers the best value for the money.   For more information click here.

4-H Fiesta Medal – DUE

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

Bexar County 4-H  youth will be given the opportunity to design a commemorative fiesta medal on behalf of the Bexar County 4-H program. Designs will be judged on their creativity & how well the medal represents 4-H & Fiesta! The winner’s design will be chosen as the 2017 Bexar County 4-H Fiesta Medal! The limited edition commemorative medal will be sold & distributed during our annual Project Show, April 7, 2017. The winner will also be awarded (3) commemorative medals. Medal requirements and guidelines are available on our... Read More →