Information: This Photography Contest is open to all 4-H members who want to enter pictures of a dog. You do not need to be present to participate in this contest. Contest guidelines are available on the State 4-H website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018DogShow_RulesGuidelines.pdf. Date: Deadline to register is Thursday, May10, 2018 on 4-H Connect.
A Pond Management Program will be conducted on Friday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe County Extension Office (210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX). The program will focus on aquatic vegetation management, and participants can bring samples of pond weeds to the program for identification. The program will provide 3 CEUs (2-IPM & 1 Laws & Regs) for Commercial, Non-commercial, and Licensed Private Applicators. Cost is $15/participant and includes lunch; RSVP by May 7.
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
May 26 (Saturday) will be the 21st Annual Festival of Flowers with David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, in the lineup to present one of the morning seminars, Create a Tropical Escape--with Texas Superstar™ Plants. The Festival will be held at the Austin Highway Event Center (1948 Austin Highway) on May 26, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; admission is $7.00 (children under 10 are FREE).
Information: Entry form and more information are available here. Dates: Saturday, May 26, 2018 – Due May 25. Saturday, July 7, 2018 – Due July 6. Saturday, August 4, 2018 – Due August 3. Location: Guadalupe County Fair Grounds, 728 Midway, Seguin, Tx. 78155
This camp is an inclusive camp for youth with medically diagnosed disabilities. Fun activities will include: kayaking, shooting sports, challenge course, arts and crafts, environmental education, swimming, dancing, and lots more. Camp dates are July 2 – 4th for youth in grades 3 – 12th (up to age 21) . Cost is $175. Registration is open until May 31st. For more information visit the State 4-H website at . http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/.
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
Information: Open to all ages (youth & adult). For more information click here. Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018 Location: A.C.E.S. Ranch, 10771 Highway 6, Meridian, Tx. 76665
Information: This camp is for 4-H’ers grades 3 – 12. For more information click here. Dates: June 20 – 22, 2018. Deadline June 2, 2018. First come, first serve basis. Location: Texas 4-H Center, 5600 FM 3021 Lake Brownwood, Tx. 76801 Cost: $220/member and $110/adult chaperone.
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