Guadalupe 4-H Robotics Camp
Mark your calendar for July 17 – 21, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Guadalupe County Extension Office. Cost is $75 per person. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for July 17 – 21, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Guadalupe County Extension Office. Cost is $75 per person. For more information click here.
Youth camp geared for ages 7 and up. Campers will collect insects, assemble collection, perform experiments and activities with insects, learn how to identify insects and how they are important and get the chance to see and hold lots of live bugs! Campers receive an insect collection kit (net, forceps, killing jar, pins, spreading boards, magnifier, booklet, pens, collection box, vials, and collecting bag). Come join us for the fun! This camp is now FULL; however, you can add your name to an online Waiting List.
This camp scheduled for July 31 – Aug.2 in Canyon, Tx will provide learning opportunities for members (ages 11 – 18) participating in the Vet Science program. Cost is $150. Space is limited. Registration is on 4-H Connect by July 24th. For more information see flyer here.
Participants grades 2 - 11 will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws. They will get to participate in their favorite events such as challenge course, dances and more. Mark your calendar for July 24-26 at the 4-H Center in Brownwood. Cost is $220/youth or $110/adult. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu by June 14th. Camp is on a first come, first serve basis. See more information here.
Now accepting registrations! We always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered soon. Register at nisd.net/ace. Keyword: bug Campers get the change to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists. We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection. Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and... Read More →
Atascosa County will host a series of livestock project workshops. The workshops are designed for youth interested in learning how to manage their livestock project animals as they learn about breeds, selection, grooming, production, marketing, reproduction, health and agribusiness careers. The workshops will delve past the basics and exciting topics and speakers are scheduled. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of a lunchtime meal. Parents may drop off members as early as 7:30 am. RSVPS are required to 830-569-0034 or atascosa-tx@tamu.edu. Location is Atascosa County Extension Office... Read More →
Atascosa County will host a series of livestock project workshops. The workshops are designed for youth interested in learning how to manage their livestock project animals as they learn about breeds, selection, grooming, production, marketing, reproduction, health and agribusiness careers. The workshops will delve past the basics and exciting topics and speakers are scheduled. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of a lunchtime meal. Parents may drop off members as early as 7:30 am. RSVPS are required to 830-569-0034 or atascosa-tx@tamu.edu. Location is Atascosa County Extension Office... Read More →
This year's camp is quickly approaching! Aggie Commercial Steer Camp is for youth participants, as well as parents who wish to learn more about purchasing and managing commercial steers for the youth commercial steer project. Join us in College Station, July 26-27, 2017! To learn more about the program, please visit http://aggiecsc.blogspot.com/ or email Dan Hale, dhale@tamu.edu.
Educators will learn about 'hands-on' group and individual learning experiences that will provide an appreciation for the environment and cultivate the minds of children.
Atascosa County will host a series of livestock project workshops. The workshops are designed for youth interested in learning how to manage their livestock project animals as they learn about breeds, selection, grooming, production, marketing, reproduction, health and agribusiness careers. The workshops will delve past the basics and exciting topics and speakers are scheduled. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of a lunchtime meal. Parents may drop off members as early as 7:30 am. RSVPS are required to 830-569-0034 or atascosa-tx@tamu.edu. Location is Atascosa County Extension Office... Read More →
Atascosa County will host a series of livestock project workshops. The workshops are designed for youth interested in learning how to manage their livestock project animals as they learn about breeds, selection, grooming, production, marketing, reproduction, health and agribusiness careers. The workshops will delve past the basics and exciting topics and speakers are scheduled. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of a lunchtime meal. Parents may drop off members as early as 7:30 am. RSVPS are required to 830-569-0034 or atascosa-tx@tamu.edu. Location is Atascosa County Extension Office... Read More →
Atascosa County will host a series of livestock project workshops. The workshops are designed for youth interested in learning how to manage their livestock project animals as they learn about breeds, selection, grooming, production, marketing, reproduction, health and agribusiness careers. The workshops will delve past the basics and exciting topics and speakers are scheduled. Cost is $10 to cover the cost of a lunchtime meal. Parents may drop off members as early as 7:30 am. RSVPS are required to 830-569-0034 or atascosa-tx@tamu.edu. Location is Atascosa County Extension Office... Read More →
If you have a young one interested in entomology, insects and nature - join us for our annual Junior Entomology Camp. Meant for ages 4-6. Includes collecting insects, playing with live insects, learning about insects, and performing activities and experiments with insects. Campers will receive mini collection kits and tons of take home crafts. Camp 1 - July 31-August 1, 9am-12pm Camp 2 - August 2-3, 9am-12pm Register at nisd.net/ace Keyword: Bugs
The Bexar County 4-H Horse Leaders is offering a scholarship for graduating seniors. Application includes your recordbook and a Scholarship Application which is due to our office by Thursday, August 3rd. Scholarship application is available here.
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 →
If you were elected to an club officer position this year or are interested in learning about any officer position, you are welcome to attend the Bexar County 4-H Officer Training on Thursday, August 10th, at the Helotes Activity Center from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Bexar County 4-H Awards Program welcomes all 4-H youth and their families to celebrate the end of the 2016-2017 4-H Year! Youth who applied for County level awards including Rookie of the Year, Bronze Star, Silver Star, I Dare You Award, and the coveted Gold Star award will be recognized during our program. Additionally we will recognize all Scholarship recipients and invite youth and their families to help celebrate their outstanding accomplishments. We also recognize adult volunteers for all their hard work with a small token. Please... Read More →
If you will be exhibiting at the State Fair of Texas Show in Dallas, Sept. 29th – Oct. 22nd, 2017, entries are due to our office by Friday, August 18th. If you are exhibiting animals, please complete the entry form, certification, release and indemnity agreement and the W-9 IRS forms available here. Make your check payable to “Bexar 4-H Fund”. There are other contests available if interested (Public Speaking click here, Ag. Mechanics click here, Job Interview Contest click here, Skillaton click here, Agricultural Science Fair click here).
August 19 (Saturday) - December 2, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, will be the Fall 2017 Children's Vegetable Garden Program for children ages 8-13 to get hands-on horticulture experience; cost is $40 per plot for 1 child or $60/shared plot for 2 children. This program provides an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables and ornamental plants with the help of instructors from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardener volunteers.
If you will be exhibiting turkeys at the 2017 Bexar County Show or the 2018 San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin stock shows, orders will be due to our office by Monday, August 21st. Cost is $4.25 per turkey poult. Order your turkey poults on the form available here. A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 75 turkey poults may be ordered per exhibitor/family. Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a... Read More →