Calf Scramble

During each rodeo performance at the stock show, you see  a bunch of kids in the arena trying to catch a calf; this is called “Calf Scramble”.  If you are 12 years old (by August 31, 2017) and will not be past your junior year in high school, you are eligible to participate in the calf scramble.  If selected to scramble, you will attend a rodeo performance and attempt to catch a wild calf.  If you catch a calf, you will receive a certificate to purchase an animal... Read More →

School Tour Guides Names – DUE

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

If you are 13 and older, you may be interested in becoming a School Tour Guide.  Guides will tour small children around the stock show grounds during the San Antonio Stock Show in February 2018.  Please Do Not sign up on a day that you will be exhibiting or competing in a contest.  You will NOT be allowed to switch dates without a valued excuse.   Not showing up on your scheduled date may prevent you from being a School Tour Guide in the future. Your Club Manager has... Read More →

4-H Open Enrollment

Haven Homeschool 4-H Club is open for enrollment.  They meet at 13222 Bandera Road, Helotes Texas 78023 on the  2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 12 noon -3:00 pm.  Their main projects are: Theater Arts, Food & Nutrition, Entrepreneurship and  Robotics.  If you have any questions and to confirm meeting dates due to upcoming holidays, please contact Greg, Club Manager, at phtrimble@yahoo.com or Monica, Co-Club Manager, at  monicaandrew25@hotmail.com.

Veterinary Science Workshops – Open to all 4-H ages

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

Information: Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. For dates and locations click here.   For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at helotesvetscience@gmail.com. Date: Multiple Dates,  Times, Locations, click here.  

Food Handlers Permit Class

Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

The Food Handlers Permit Class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment.  The Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered at the Bexar County Office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Cost is $20, and the permit is good for two (2) years!  See flyer for details.

$20.00

San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shoot Out

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

Mark your calendar for Feb. 14 – 18, 2018 at the National Shooting Complex.  Registration is due to our office by  Friday, Dec. 1st, to allow us to enter entries on line.  Please make check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund. Entry form is available here. Rules are available here.

4-H Rabbit Jackpot Show

Mark your calendar for Dec.9th at the Event Center in Amarillo, Tx.  Deadline to sign up is Dec. 1st.  For more information click here.

Dog Project Training

Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd., Helotes, Texas

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  

Private Applicator License Training

Study manuals can be purchased for $50 in advance from the Extension Office. Make check/money order payable to "Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service".   In addition, a $10 registration fee will be collected on the day of the training. Click here for additional information on the Private Applicator License Training in Bexar County.

District 4-H Fall Roundup Contests

This year many District Contests are being combined into a one weekend event   at the Hill Country Youth Center, 3785 Highway 27, Kerrville, Tx.  78028.  District Contest registration will be on 4-H Connect (https://texas.4honline.com/) until Tuesday, Nov. 7th.  Schedule and guidelines on these District contests are available here. The District Food Show will be Friday, Dec. 8th.  Cost is $10 per person.  Only 1st placing from County Food Show from each age division of each category qualifies to move on to District.  District Record forms are due to... Read More →

Dog Project Training

Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd., Helotes, Texas

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  

Veterinary Science Workshops – Open to all 4-H ages

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

Information: Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. For dates and locations click here.   For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at helotesvetscience@gmail.com. Date: Multiple Dates,  Times, Locations, click here.    

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Academic Eligibility

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

All 4-H members who participate in this show will need to be academically eligible.  This includes members that will exhibit animals or participate in the Creative Arts division.  It is the responsibility of each member to print the form here, write your name in the space provided “I hereby certify that___________” and take it to your school for the principal or designee to verify you are academic eligibility.  Please have your school check if you are academically eligible or not and sign at the bottom of the form.   Before returning... Read More →

Dog Project Training

Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd., Helotes, Texas

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.