Extension Educationin Bexar County

A coloring and art contest for Texas 4-H members is being sponsored by TVMDL. Clover Kids Coloring Contest (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade). The 50th anniversary logo contains images of the many species of animals tested each day. Clover Kids can print the logo (PAGE 3) and express their creativity in coloring the image. First, second and third place will be awarded.  Clovers must be enrolled on 4-H Connect. 4-H Members Art Contest (3rd to 12th Grade). Contestants can draw, paint or photograph an image that depicts the important... Read More →

If you are grades 6 – 12 and have what it takes to be a star, 4-H Has Talent is the contest for you.  Sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or just do something unusual.  Deadline is April 3, 2017.  For more information click here.  

Enter for a chance town a cash prize.  Deadline is April 3rd.  For guidelines and entry form click here.

These workshops are open to all 4-H members.  First meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th at Kuentz Elementary in the Library, 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx.  78023 (in front of O’Connor High School), at 6 p.m.  This meeting will be an introduction meeting to provide information to participants and parents.   Future meetings have been set for April 4, 11, 18, and 25th  at Kuentz Elementary Library at 6 p.m.  Once we see how many members from other parts of the county are interested we will identify a... Read More →

These judging contests are designed for teams of 3 - 4 members in the same age division (Junior – grades 3 - 5, Intermediate (grades 6 - 8, Senior – Grades 9 - 12) to demonstrate their skills in evaluation and observation.  Members use  the knowledge and skills they have about the subject matter to place the class from best to worst and also develop public speaking skills through learning how to present reasons on why they placed a class as they did.  Registration will be on 4-H Connect from... Read More →

Registration will be on 4-H Connect from March 27th - Apr. 5th. Select “2016-2017 District 10 Spring Roundup”. Cost is $20 per individual to include lunch, payable by credit card. Late fee is $45 until April 6th. Contest is Saturday, May 6th at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds in Fredericksburg. You must be academically eligible to compete at the District Livestock Judging Contest.  Eligibility form is available on our website  here and is due to our office by Monday, April 17th.   Since this is a Saturday event, you are welcome to... Read More →

Registration will be on 4-H Connect from March 27th - Apr. 5th.  Cost is $10 per individual, payable by credit card. Late fee is $35 until April 6th. Contest is Saturday, May 6th at the Wilson  County Fairgrounds in Floresville. Small Bore Rifle Guidelines are available here.   You must be academically eligible to compete at the District Small Bore Rifle Contest.  Eligibility form is available on our website  here and is due to our office by Monday, April 17th.    You are welcome to fax (631-0429) or scan and email (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) the eligibility... Read More →

Judging contests are designed for teams of 3 - 4 members in the same age division (Junior – grades 3 - 5, Intermediate (grades 6 - 8, Senior – Grades 9 - 12) to demonstrate their skills in evaluation and observation.  Members use  the knowledge and skills they have about the subject matter to place the class from best to worst and  also develop public speaking skills through learning how to present reasons on why they placed a class as they did. -Meats Judging Registration will be on 4-H Connect... Read More →

Everyone is welcome to participate at the District 4-H Roundup Contest on Saturday, May 6th  at the Fredericksburg Elementary School, 1608 N. Adams St. Fredericksburg, Tx.  78624 .   If you need any practice, please attend the Public Speaking Workshop on Thursday, March 9th, here at our office in S-208 at 6:30 p.m. Early registration fee is $10.00 on line via the 4-H CONNECT system from March 27 - April 5th and late registration is April 6th only with a late fee of $25.00 per person plus $10.00 =... Read More →

Everyone is welcome to participate at the District Fashion Show contests on Friday, May 5th at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1800 North Llano, Fredericksburg, Tx. 78624.  Map, eligibility form and schedule for District show is available here.  Registration will be done on 4-H Connect by Monday, March 27th – Wednesday, April 5th.   Cost is $10 for the District Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contests.  The District Duds to Dazzle contest is $10 per member on the team.  You will pay by credit card and after the event... Read More →

Do you want to go to college???? Learn how to earn scholarships through 4-H by attending this training on Thursday, April 6th at the 4-H Office, 6:30 p.m.  Members and adults are welcome to attend.  For more information click here.

This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H.  Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills.  You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more.  The show is scheduled for Friday, Apr. 7th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023.  Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H members per class.  Entry form and entry fee... Read More →

We have a lot of great 4-H volunteers and hope you consider nominating someone from your club.  Award descriptions are below.   Award guidelines and applications are available here.  Deadline to submit an award form on-line  is April  9th.  TEXAS 4-H ALUMNI AWARD The Texas 4-H Alumni Award will recognize adults who have made significant achievements IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. Consideration is given to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding record of achievement AS A 4-H MEMBER and who have shown evidence of 4-H’s influence on their adult lives. See... Read More →

For more information click on this link  (link to resources).

Please find the District Photo Results here.

These workshops are open to all 4-H members.  First meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28th at Kuentz Elementary in the Library, 12303 Leslie Rd, Helotes, Tx.  78023 (in front of O’Connor High School), at 6 p.m.  This meeting will be an introduction meeting to provide information to participants and parents.   Future meetings have been set for April 4, 11, 18, and 25th  at Kuentz Elementary Library at 6 p.m.  Once we see how many members from other parts of the county are interested we will identify a... Read More →