Extension Educationin Bexar County

Want to learn more about the Robotics project, mark your calendar to learn about the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system on Saturday, May 12th at the County Extension office.  For more information see flyer here.  

Information: This camp is for shooting sports members with intermediate shotgun experience and skill.  More information is available here. Date:  June 10 – 13, 2018.  Application is due May 13, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Location:  Boswell Porter 4-H Shotgun Range, Snook, Texas Cost:  $150

County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for  Thursday, May  17th,  7:00 p.m. at the Northwest Hills Christian Church, 9560 Potranco, SA, Tx.  78251.   Each 4-H club had the opportunity to elect  two Club Delegate Officers, however, if you only elected one, the Club President can act as the second delegate.  When a voting decision is required at the council meetings, every club is allowed two votes, one per delegate.    If one of your club delegates cannot attend this meeting, a substitute voting delegate may attend, but must have... Read More →

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Information: Exhibitor may enter as many classes as they wish.  Partial reimbursement will be available from the 4-H Council budget, after the horse show.  More information to include classes, map,  guidelines, etc. are available here. Date:  June 20 - 21, 2018.  Registration will be available from May 2nd - May 18th on 4-H Connect. Location:  Dripping Springs Ranch Park – 1042 Event Center Dr., Dripping Springs, Tx. 78620 Cost:  $15 each class

Information:    This workshop is for all ages and is a valuable learning opportunity for those interested in raising poultry for youth livestock shows in Texas.  For more information click here. Date:  Saturday, May 19, 2018 Location:  Thomas G. Hildebrand, Equine Complex, Texas A&M University Cost:  $75 per person or family

Information: This program provides 4-H members  (age 14 – 18) the opportunity to gain deep insight and appreciation for how water is secured, protected, conserved and managed in Texas.  For more information and application click here. Date:  Application due by May 20, 2018  

Information:  This shoot is open to member’s grades 3 – 12.  For more information see flyer here. Date:  Saturday, June 2, 2018.  Deadline is Monday, May 21, 2018 Location:  Callahan Rifle Club Range, 3000 Pvt Rd. 2791, Baird, Texas  79504

Information:  Leadership Lab is for members 13 – 18 years old.  This event provides a variety of leadership, recreation, and project enhancement workshops that participants are challenged to take back to their own county and implement. Election of District Officers for the new 2018-2019 4-H year will also be conducted.  More details about Leadership Lab and District Officer Descriptions are available here. Dates: June 27-29, 2018.  Registration is May 1 – 31, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Location: Texas 4-H Center, 5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX  76801 Cost:  $200

Information:  Youth ages 14 – 18 having interest in animal science, animal production and advocacy, has great leadership qualities and is in the top 25% class rank.  Application is available on the state website (http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3O9MuXE8KeGj1sh). Date:  Due date Friday, June 1, 2018

Club Scrapbooks Put all your photos together and get that scrapbook done.   There will be cash awards for 1st - 3rd placings.  Scrapbook guidelines are available here. Honor Club Award Clubs  have an  opportunity to  apply  for  this  award  by completing the 4-H Honor Club Form.    Your club name will be put on the Honor Club plaque in our office.  Honor Club form is available here. Gift of Time Award Nominations A Gift of Time award is given to an individual or business who has provided exemplary support to the... Read More →

All 4-H members are eligible to apply for awards, check out the Awards & Recognition Handbook here  for qualifications.  Everyone that applies for an award must complete a recordbook.  All recordbooks and award applications are due to our office on or before Monday, June 4th – 8:00 a.m.   NO LATE AWARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.    Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines.  Heads Up….. you must have the original and three (3) copies of your recordbook for judging.   Your original... Read More →

Information:  The primary goal of the Bexar County 4-H Ambassador Program is building communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Bexar County 4-H Program. Guidelines and application are available here. Date:  Application is due to our office by Monday, June 4, 2018, 8 a.m.  You are welcome to  scan and email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu.   Cost:  $20    

Information: One Club Manager from each club is requested to attend one training.  Clubs must charter every year.   Everything you will need to start the new 4-H year (Sept. 2018 – Aug. 2019) will be available at this training. Date:  Tuesday, June 5, 2018 -10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  or  Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx.  78230