Extension Educationin Bexar County

Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H.  When you decide to do a recordbook, pick one category  you want to complete your recordbook in.   If vet science was your strongest project this year, you would select the Vet. Science category, which includes writing about your experiences in your story, including pictures of you and your project, a write up on the things you did and if you participated at any contests.    Report forms are designed for age appropriate categories. ... Read More →

Mark your calendar for Friday, April 29th, 2016.  Location and more information will be available soon.

District 10 Roundup Contest is scheduled for April 30, 2016 at Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart.

This event has been developed in order to encourage young people to develop leadership skills and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H.  This event will be June 19 – 23 in Stephenville, Texas at the Tarleton State University Challenge Arena.  Cost is $425 which includes meals, lodging and insurance.  Registration is on a first come, first serve basis before May 1st.  For more information please click here.

Texas 4-H Roundup will showcase three 4-H members or groups of 4-H members each day for the singing of the National Anthem during the General Assemblies.  All submissions must be posted to YouTube by Monday, May 2nd.  More information and guidelines are  available here.

4-H members from all over the state, ranging in age from 8 to 18 are welcome to compete. All breeds, including mixed, can compete after they have met the minimum requirements. Dog and 4-H member teams can compete in several different classes, such as: obedience, rally, conformation, showmanship, drill team or costume.  Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held July 8th, in Belton, Texas.    Registration will be done on 4-H Connect May 9th.  Please pay by credit card.  Rules,  guidelines and entry information are available on the State... Read More →

This contest is open to all 4-H members ages 8 – 18.  You do not have to be entered into the Texas Dog Show to enter your photo.  Categories include Dog-Still Life, Dog-Active and Dog Storyboard.  Cost is $3 per photo.  Registration will be done on 4-H Connect,  please pay by credit card.  Deadline is May 9th.  Rules and guidelines are available on the State 4-H website at  http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016-TX-4H-DOGSHOW-CATALOG.pdf .  

These workshops are open to 4-H members of all ages. The Veterinary Science workshops 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, May 10th,  6:30 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center.  For more information about the Vet Science workshops contact Jackie at jackiewanke@gmail.com. See flyer for more details!

We are asking for video testimonials from our 4-H youth that may be featured at a National 4-H Meeting.  The testimonials should include members thoughts about4-H and how it has impacted them.  Videos need to be no longer than 2 minutes long and recorded in highest quality as possible.  Submit your video via email to Toby Lepey at t-lepley@tamu.edu and be sure to include your first and last name, age and county (Bexar) in the body of the email and attach your video.  Videos must be submitted by... Read More →

Being an invitational contest, intermediates and seniors are welcome to participate and may register as either an individual or team. scheduled to be during Texas 4-H Roundup on June 7th. Registration through 4-H CONNECT – by May 16th is required in order to participate in this contest. All of the resources for the invitational contest are posted online at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/. In addition to the contest information and study guide, there are online practices that have been posted for each of the eight topics included in this year’s contest.... 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. Classes will be held  every Monday through July.  The dog training class will be held at 6:15 p.m.  **All dogs must be current on Bordatella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A large... Read More →

Texas 4-H Roundup is scheduled for June 6 - 9 in College Station.   It is a qualifying and invitational event for Senior 4-H youth (grades 9 – 12)  who placed in a district level roundup or signed up to compete in one of the invitational events.  If you are a Senior age 4-H member and placed 1st – 3rd  in an Educational Presentation contest, you are eligible to participate.  If you placed 1st – 2nd in a Share The Fun contest, you are eligible to participate.  Youth of... Read More →