Texas 4-H Congress allows 4-H members to experience the law making process first hand by writing, submitting, and then serving as a member of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Press, or as a Lobbyist. From these roles, the 4-H members determine the fate of each bill submitted.  4-H members grades 9 – 12 at the time of the event are eligible to participate in this mock legislative session held in Austin at the State Capitol. Lobbyist for Texas 4-H Congress The responsibility of the Lobbyist group... Read More →

This will be an exciting night.  If you  turned in a recordbook, you will receive a year pin and project medal at the Awards Program.  If you applied for the Gold Star, Silver Star, Bronze Star or I Dare You Awards, the winners will be acknowledged this night.  We also recognize adult volunteers for all their hard work with a small token.  Please mark your calendar for Friday, August 12th, 6 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Please see invitation here for more information.  You can register for the... Read More →

Come and spend your mornings outside learning about nature and life in a garden at Salado Outdoor Classroom. Space limited to first 20 paid youths ages 7-10 years old.

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, Sept. 25th at 1:00  - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx.  78230. Future meeting is Sunday, Oct. 2nd.  1:30 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208.   If you have any questions you can contact... 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, 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 →

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.  

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.

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.

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 →

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.