Extension Educationin Bexar County

County 4-H Roundup Contest (Educational Presentations and Share the Fun) One of the best assets youth gain from their 4-H experience is the ability to speak before an audience.  Members practice this skill while giving reports, running meetings, teaching peers and in our formal 4-H Public Speaking Contest….this is called Roundup.   Members can enter as an individual or a team.   They can use posters, slides or power point for their presentation. Do you have a special talent like singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument or acting? Then the... 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.  Registration will be on 4-H Connect from Mar.... Read More →

Do you want to be a more confident public speaker????  This free workshop is open to all 4-H'ers members.  Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208.  For more information about our public speaking contest “Roundup”, click here.

This training is in Pampa, Texas on April 1- 2.  Deadline to register is March 12th.  Register is via 4-H Connect.  Cost  is $120.  For more information click here.

Photos are due to our office by Monday, March 13th, 8 a.m.  Late entries will be accepted on Monday, March 13th, from 8:01 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a $5 per member late fee.  Guidelines are available here.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center.  Watch your emails for agenda details.

Mark your calendar for the County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle contest on  Saturday, Mar. 25th at the Helotes Activity Center. 

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 →

Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H.  When you decide to do a recordbook, you pick one category  you want to complete your recordbook in.   If rabbits were your strongest project this year, you would select the Rabbit category, which includes writing about them in your story, including pictures of you and your rabbits, a write up of how you cared for them and if you exhibited at any contests.  Mark your calendar for a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Mar.... Read More →

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 22nd at the Vernon College in Wichita Falls, Tx.  Entry deadline is March 31st.  Cost is $50.  For more information click here.

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 →