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, October 18th 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.

Junior Leadership Retreat -DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

This retreat is for youth ages 8 – 14 years old.  Mark your calendar for November 11th – 13th at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood.  Educational sessions will include leadership, food challenge and much more.  Cost is $120.  Sign up at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu by Oct. 20th.   For more information click 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, Oct. 20th, 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 to help pay... Read More →

Recordbook Training

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

Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H.  When you decide to do a recordbook, you pick one category  you want to complete your recordbook in.   If rabbits were your strongest project this year, you would select the Rabbit category, which includes writing about them in your story, including pictures of you and your rabbits, a write up of how you cared for them and if you exhibited at any contests.  Mark your calendar for a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Oct.... Read More →

County Food Show and County Food Challenge Contest – DUE

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

Do you like to cook or bake, then show off your talents at the County Food Show. If you like a challenge!!!! Try making up a recipe from ingredients given to you at a moment’s notice, then the County Food Challenge is for you.  Descriptions about the Food Show and Food Challenge, are available on our website at http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/contests/food-show-food-challenge/. If either of these contests peak your interest, mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at St. Johns Berchman Catholic School, 1147 Cupples Rd,... Read More →

Shooting Sports Coach Training in Uvalde, Texas – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

For more information click here.  4-H Council has budgeted monies to help reimburse partial registration fees.  After you attend the training, send us a copy of your registration receipt.

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. 23rd at 1:30  - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx.  78230. Future meeting is Sunday, Nov. 6th  1:30 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208.   If you have any questions you can contact Molly... Read More →

Shooting Sports Coaches Training – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

 The District 5 4‐H Youth Development Program is pleased to announce an opportunity for county 4‐H programs to have adult volunteers, teen leaders and County Extension Agents certified as coaches in the following shooting sports disciplines: archery, pistol, shotgun or rifle. The training and certification will be conducted on November 5 - 6, 2016 at the Rusk Civic Center in Rusk, Texas. The training will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5th and conclude the following day as disciplines complete the necessary information. Registration is open on... Read More →

4-H Youth in Action Award – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

National 4-H Council is now accepting applications for the 2017 4-H Youth in Action Awards to be presented at the Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2017.  Awards will recognize one remarkable 4-H’er within each pillar area: Agriculture; Citizenship; Healthy Living; and STEM. Each of the four 4-H Youth in Action Awards pillar winners will receive: a scholarship, trip to Washington DC and serve as the National Youth Spokesperson for their recognized pillar area. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on Monday, October... Read More →

Horse Leaders Meeting

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

If you are interested in helping to plan upcoming 4-H horse shows or workshops, this is the meeting to attend.    Mark your calendar for the next meeting, Monday, Oct.  24th, 7 p.m. at our office in S-208.   

Open Horse Show -Due

This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H.  All events are Saturday, Nov. 5th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124.  “Special Deal” to wave the $10 Office Fee turn in your horse entry  by Tuesday, Oct. 25th.   Entry form  is available  here and academic eligibility form is available here.   Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required to attend 1 of the 3 4-H Qualifying... Read More →

Sheep/Goats 101 Workshop – RSVP DUE

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

Mark your calendar to learn more about the sheep and goats project on Tuesday, Nov. 1st at the 4-H Office, S-208,t 6:30 p.m.  Sam will be discussing the following topics: maintaining condition, exercising, fitting and showmanship.   Please RSVP to Pam (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) by Wednesday, Oct. 26th to make sure we have enough handouts.  Come with your questions

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. 27th, 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 →

Public Speaking Workshop

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

Do you want to be a more confident public speaker????  This free workshop is open to all 4-H'ers members.  Mark your calendar for Thursday, Oct. 27th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208.  For more information about our public speaking contest “Roundup”, click here.  

Bluebonnet 4-H Goat/Lamb Prospect Show

Saturday, Oct. 29th, at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Park/Hall, 12301 US Hwy 87 S, La Vernia.  Deadline to sign up is Oct. 17th.  For more information see flyer here.

County Food Show & County Food Challenge

St. John Berchmans Catholic School 1147 Cupples Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Come and support the Bexar County 4-H members show off their cooking skills on Saturday, Oct. 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at St. John Berchman Catholic School, 1147 Cupples Rd, SA, Tx.  78226.  

Robotics Contest & Coaches Training

Kerr County is hosting a Robotics training on Saturday, Oct. 29th at the Kerr County Extension Office, 3775 Hwy 27, Kerrville, Tx.  from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This training is open to youth and adults.  Cost is $5, lunch is on your own.  For more information click here.

New Adult Volunteer Leader Enrollment Process

All adult volunteers that enroll on 4-H Connect  beginning Sept. 1st  must  complete two online training's on 4-H Connect “4-H Adult Orientation” and “Ensuring a Safe Environment”.  This is part of the volunteer application process and you will not be approved until these training have been completed.  Click here for step by step instructions on how to take these training's.