
March 2017
County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle Contests- DUE
Mark your calendar for the County Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Duds to Dazzle contest on Saturday, Mar. 24th at the Helotes Activity Center. Entry forms are due to our office by Wednesday, March 1st. Entry forms and guidelines are available on our website https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/contests/ under the County Fashion Show tab. Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard are free. Duds to Dazzle is $10 per team (3-5 members).
Find out more »Open Horse Show – DUE
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. All events are Saturday, March 4th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. Entry form is available here and academic eligibility form is available here. Entry form is due to our office by Thursday, March 2nd. Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required to attend 1 of the 3 4-H…
Find out more »Public Speaking Workshop
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.
Find out more »County Photography Contest – DUE
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.
Find out more »4-H Fiesta Medal
We now have our very own 4-H Fiesta Medal. Cost is $8 a medal by March 15th and $10 after March 15th. Quantity is limited. Medals are available in our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230). Order form is available here.
Find out more »County 4-H Project Show – DUE
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Friday, Apr. 7th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H…
Find out more »Recordbook Training
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…
Find out more »April 2017
State Fair Of Texas (Dallas) Swine Validation-Tag Order – DUE Monday, April 3rd
Swine validation for State Fair of Texas (Dallas) will be conducted in June. Date, time and location will be announced soon. Ear tags, hair samples and nose prints will be taken. Cost will be $20.00 per head. Return the order form here and tag fees by Monday, April 3rd. Make checks payable to Bexar 4-H Fund and send to Bexar County 4-H, 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. S-212, San Antonio, Texas 78230.
Find out more »Scholarship Training
Do you want to go to college???? Learn how to earn scholarships through 4-H by attending this training on Thursday, April 6th at the 4-H Office, 6:30 p.m. Members and adults are welcome to attend. For more information click here.
Find out more »Steer Validation Tag Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting a steer at the 2017 Bexar County and/or 2018 Major Stocks Shows, steers are required to be validated. Validation tag order is due to our office by Thursday, April 13th. Cost is $20.00 per head. Late tags will be $40.00 each. Order form is available here. Steer validation dates, times and location will be announced shortly. There is a drop slot in the front door to help you meet this deadline.
Find out more »State Fair of Texas Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting a goat or lamb at the 2016 State Fair of Texas stock show, animals require a validation tag to be put in its ear. Tags are $20 each. Validation tag orders will be due to our office by Thursday, April 13th. Order form is available here. Validation date, time and location will be announced soon.
Find out more »Heifer Validation Tag Order – DUE
All Heifers to be shown at the 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and 2018 Major Livestock Shows are required to be validated. Only heifers that have not already been validated, or that have changed ownership will be required to validate. Validation form is available here and is due to our office by Thursday, April 13th. You must have original registration papers at validation. Cost will be $20.00 per head. Late tags will be $40.00 each. Validation date, time and location will be announced…
Find out more »County Council Candidate Opportunity -DUE
Are you 13 years or older and interested in running for a County Council officer position for this upcoming 2017-2018 4-H year? This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your leadership experiences so that others can take notice. Please submit a short paragraph consisting of no more than 8 lines (12 pt. font) including what position you are running for, why you would like to run for office and what qualifies you to serve on the County Council…
Find out more »Bexar Robotics Task Force
We are seeking adults and youth ready to lead on our Robotics Task Force. We need your energy and ideas! Bexar County is starting a County wide initiative to grow the Robotics project. Whether you are a novice or advanced your input is valued. Committee will help plan future County Robotics Contest, Challenges and other fun youth activities. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 25th, 6:30 p.m. at our office in S-208. For more information click here.
Find out more »May 2017
Robotics Training
Want to learn more about the Robotics project, mark your calendar to learn about the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system on Friday, May 12th and Saturday, Oct. 28th. For more information see flyer here.
Find out more »Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
We will be collecting plastic shopping bags (Walmart, HEB, Department Stores, etc.) to take to Texas A&M to make sleeping mats for the homeless during Texas 4-H Roundup. You are welcome to drop bags off at our office or bring them to the Robotics Task Force Meeting here at our office on Tuesday, April 25th or to the Robotics Trg. on May 12th at our office or to the County Council Mtg. on May18th at the Helotes Activity Center. Bags…
Find out more »June 2017
Bexar County 4-H Ambassador Program – DUE
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. ELIGIBILTY: Youth 12 - 18 years of age in the year serving Enrolled as a Bexar County 4-H member Must be an active member of 4-H, either independent or with a club for at least one full year prior to application. Guidelines and application are available here. Application is due to our office…
Find out more »I Dare You Award – DUE
This award is for youth in grades 10 -12. If you are wanting to apply for this award, please see your Awards & Recognition Handbook (https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications. Reminder: you must have the original and three (3) copies of your recordbook for judging. The 3 copies SHOULD NOT be in folders/binders, please staple or use a clip. This award is due to our office before Monday, June 5th -8:00 a.m. The Member Recognition Application form is available here. NO LATE AWARDS…
Find out more »Bronze, Silver and Gold Star Awards – DUE
These awards are for 4-H’ers in 6 -12 grades. Bronze Star is for grades 6 – 8, Silver Star is for grades 8-9 and Gold Star is for grades 10-12. If you are wanting to apply for these awards, please see the Awards & Recognition Handbook (https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications These awards are due to our office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. NO LATE AWARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to…
Find out more »Honor Club Award – DUE
Clubs have an opportunity to apply for this award by completing the 4-H Honor Club Form. The form is due our office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. Your club name will be put on the Honor Club plaque in our office. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines. Honor Club form is available here.
Find out more »Rookie of the Year Award – DUE
Each Club Manager should submit the name of your (one) club Rookie of the Year to the 4-H office before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. Please check the Awards and Recognition Handbook (https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf) for qualifications. NO LATE NAMES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Find out more »Gift of Time Award Nominations -DUE
A Gift of Time award is given to an individual or business who has provided exemplary support to the Bexar County 4-H Program. More details are available in our Awards & Recognition Handbook (https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Awards-Handbook-2017-FINAL.pdf). We need your help to identify the individual or business who are deserving of this award. Submission deadline is Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m. to the 4-H office. Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines.
Find out more »Club Scrapbooks – DUE
Put all your photos together and get that scrapbook done. Scrapbooks are due to our office on or before Monday, June 5th – 8:00 a.m.. There will be cash awards for 1st - 3rd placings. Scrapbook guidelines are available here. NO LATE SCRAPBOOKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Find out more »State Fair of Texas – Dallas, Broiler Order – DUE
Broiler order is due to our office by Monday, June 19th. Please fill out the order form available here. Minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 chicks, maximum order is 75, in increments of 25 . – Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to 75). Cost is $1.25 per chick. Make your check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund.
Find out more »Club Manager Training(s)
One Club Manager from each club is requested to attend one of these trainings. Friday, June 23rd – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office in S-208. Everything you will need to start the new 4-H year (Sept. 2017 – Aug. 2018) will be available at this training. Clubs must charter every year. This year, one Club Manager from each club will be required to charter their club on 4-H Connect. To help you…
Find out more »August 2017
4-H Horse Scholarship – DUE
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.
Find out more »State Fair of Texas Stock Show Entry – DUE
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,…
Find out more »Turkey – Bexar County Show and Major Stock Show Orders – DUE
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…
Find out more »Market Lamb, Market Goat, Wether Dam, Wether Doe, Registered Breeding Sheep & Registered Breeding Goat Validation Tag Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting Market Lambs/Goats or Registered Sheep/Goats or a Wether Dam/Doe at the December 2017 Bexar County Show or 2018 major shows, you must purchase a validation tag. Tag orders are due to our office on or before Monday, August 21st. Order form is available here. Market Lamb, Market Goats, Wether Dam and Wether Does, and Registered Breeding Sheep and Registered Breeding Goats state tags are $20 each. County Market Lamb & Breeding Sheep and Market Goat…
Find out more »September 2017
Chickens (Broiler) – Bexar County Show Order – DUE
If you are planning to exhibit chickens (broilers) at the 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show in December 2017, order your broilers on the form here. Broilers are $1.80 each. Minimum order of 25 chicks or maximum order of 50 chicks per exhibitor. Deadline to order is Friday, September 1st. There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline.
Find out more »Swine Validation Tag Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting a market pig at the 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show or any 2018 major show (San Antonio, Houston, etc.) you must purchase a swine validation tag. Swine tag orders are due to our office by Tuesday, September 5th. County tags are $2 each, which will allow you to show your pig at the December 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show only. State tags are $20 each, which will allow you to show your pig…
Find out more »Entomology (Insects) Judging Workshop – Open to all 4-H ages
For dates and location click here.
Find out more »4-H Chocolate Sale
Yes, it’s that time of year again to think about selling chocolate….Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program. The money raised is used to pay for the pins and medals your members receive at the Awards Program in August. It helps to reimburse members for entry fees who attend District contests and much more. What does a club get out of selling chocolate???? For every case of chocolate sold, your club receives a rebate of $12…
Find out more »Rabbit Workshop
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 28th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208. For more information click here.
Find out more »October 2017
Entomology (Insects) Judging Workshop – Open to all 4-H ages
For dates and location click here.
Find out more »Heifer Validation Tag Order – DUE
All Heifers to be shown at the 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and 2018 Major Livestock Shows are required to be validated. Only heifers that have not already been validated, or that have changed ownership will be required to validate. Validation form is available here and is due to our office by Monday, Oct. 2nd. You must have original registration papers at validation. Cost will be $20.00 per head. Late tags will be $40.00 each. Validation date, time and location is October 9th -…
Find out more »County Food Show/Food Challenge – DUE
County Food Show and Food Challenge will Saturday, Oct. 21st. Location is at Northwest Hills Christian Church, 9560 Potranco, SA, Tx. 78251. Click here for entry form and county guidelines. Entry form is due to our office by Monday, Oct. 2nd.
Find out more »Chickens (Broiler) – Major Stock Show Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio Stock Show, Houston Stock Show or Rodeo Austin Stock Show, order is due to our office by Friday, October 6th . Please fill out the order form here. A minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 chicks, with a maximum of 75 chicks, in increments of 25. Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set…
Find out more »One Day Community Service Project
How can you help with the relief of Hurricane Harvey???? Frist responders, fire department, law enforcement, etc. all need care packages. You are also welcome to give a monetary donation, for more information click here. Items are due to our office by Monday, Oct. 9th.
Find out more »Robotics Training
Want to learn more about the Robotics project, mark your calendar to learn about the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system on Saturday, Oct. 14th. For more information see flyer here.
Find out more »Entomology (Insects) Judging Workshop – Open to all 4-H ages
For dates and location click here.
Find out more »Show Broiler Workshop
Presenter will be Dr. Craig Coufal, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station. Mark your calendar for this free workshop on Monday, Oct 30th. For more information click here.
Find out more »4-H Fiesta Medal – DUE
Bexar County 4-H youth will be given the opportunity to design a commemorative fiesta medal on behalf of the Bexar County 4-H program. Designs will be judged on their creativity & how well the medal represents 4-H & Fiesta! The winner’s design will be chosen as the 2018 Bexar County 4-H Fiesta Medal! The limited edition commemorative medal will be sold & distributed during our annual Project Show in April 2018. The winner will also be awarded (3) commemorative medals.…
Find out more »November 2017
Ft. Worth Stock Show Entry – Animal, Horse Judging, Wildlife, Ag. Mechanics – DUE
Ft. Worth Stock Show entry form is due to our office by Wednesday, Nov. 8th. The entry form states a deadline of November 15th, that is our office deadline to the stock show. Our office deadline allows us time to verify entry information, make copies and mail, to meet the stock show deadline. Also, notice the form will require the Quality Counts Verification #. If you have not taken the test, please make sure you go online and take the…
Find out more »Scholarship Training – Monday, November 9, 2017
If you are going to be a graduating senior this year and are planning on applying for a 4-H scholarship, mark your calendar to attend one of the upcoming trainings: Monday, Nov. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the County 4-H Office, S-208 and Tuesday, Jan. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the County 4-H Office, S-208. For more information click here. Foundation Scholarship applications are due to our office by Monday, Jan. 22nd, 2018.
Find out more »Entomology (Insects) Judging Workshop – Open to all 4-H ages
For dates and location click here.
Find out more »San Angelo Stock Show Entry – Animal, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Ag.Mechanics.
San Angelo Stock Show entry form is due to our office by Friday, Nov. 17th. The entry form states a deadline of December 1st, that is our office deadline to the stock show. Our early deadline allows us time to verify entry information and enter entry information onto the stock show on-line entry system to meet the major stock show deadline. Also, notice the form requires the Quality Counts Verification #. If you have not taken the test, please make…
Find out more »**San Antonio Stock Show Entry – Animal, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Ag.Mechanics
Entry forms are due to our office by Friday, Nov. 17th. The Individual Entry Summary form should be attached to your major show entry form(s). San Antonio Stock Show rules and schedule are available at www.sarodeo.com. San Antonio Stock Show entry forms are available here. San Antonio Stock Show Judging contests (Consumer, Livestock, Horse, etc.), entry forms are available here and due to our office by Friday, Nov. 17th. Major Show Summary Sheet is available in our office. Open Show entries…
Find out more »**Houston Stock Show Entry – Animal, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Ag.Mechanics
Houston Stock Show entry form is due to our office by Friday, Nov. 17th. The Individual Entry Summary form should be attached to your major show entry form, which will be available soon. Houston Stock Show rules and guidelines are available at www.rodeohouston.com. Houston Stock Show entry forms are available here.
Find out more »** Rodeo Austin – Animal, Livestock Judging, Horse Show
Rodeo Austin Stock Show entry form is due to our office by Friday, Nov. 17th. The Individual Entry Summary form should be attached to your major show entry form, which will be available soon. Rodeo Austin rules and guidelines are available at www.rodeoaustin.com. Rodeo Austin entry forms are available here.
Find out more »Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show
Hill Country Junior Livestock Show has opened up to include Bexar County. At this time Bexar County exhibitors can only show a Registered Breeding Swine or Non-Pedigreed Breeding Swine or Registered Breeding Sheep. Show dates are Jan. 14th – 20th. Entry form is available here and is due to our office by Friday, Nov. 17th. The entry form states a deadline of December 1st, that is our office deadline to the stock show. The Major Show Summary Sheet will be available…
Find out more »School Tour Guides Names – DUE
If you are 13 and older, you may be interested in becoming a School Tour Guide. Guides will tour small children around the stock show grounds during the San Antonio Stock Show in February 2018. Please Do Not sign up on a day that you will be exhibiting or competing in a contest. You will NOT be allowed to switch dates without a valued excuse. Not showing up on your scheduled date may prevent you from being a School Tour…
Find out more »December 2017
San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shoot Out
Mark your calendar for Feb. 14 – 18, 2018 at the National Shooting Complex. Registration is due to our office by Friday, Dec. 1st, to allow us to enter entries on line. Please make check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund. Entry form is available here. Rules are available here.
Find out more »Entomology (Insects) Judging Workshop – Open to all 4-H ages
For dates and location click here.
Find out more »Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Academic Eligibility
All 4-H members who participate in this show will need to be academically eligible. This includes members that will exhibit animals or participate in the Creative Arts division. It is the responsibility of each member to print the form here, write your name in the space provided “I hereby certify that___________” and take it to your school for the principal or designee to verify you are academic eligibility. Please have your school check if you are academically eligible or not and sign…
Find out more »January 2018
District 10 Consumer Decision Making Contest
Contest will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at the San Antonio Stock Show - Cattle Barn. Cost will be $5 per person, due to our office by Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Registration form is available here.
Find out more »Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms
All 4-H members who participate in any of the following stock shows will need to be academically eligible. Eligibility forms will NOT be mailed this year. Forms will be available in this article by clicking on “here” after each show. Hill Country – here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Ft. Worth Stock Show– here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Walter Gerlach Great Northwest Livestock Show – here, due Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. San Antonio Stock Show- here, due Friday, Jan. 26,…
Find out more »Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms
All 4-H members who participate in any of the following stock shows will need to be academically eligible. Eligibility forms will NOT be mailed this year. Forms will be available in this article by clicking on “here” after each show. Hill Country – here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Ft. Worth Stock Show– here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Walter Gerlach Great Northwest Livestock Show – here, due Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. San Antonio Stock Show- here, due Friday, Jan. 26,…
Find out more »4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our graduating senior high school 4-H members the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. This year Texas 4-H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Scholarship Application (fillable) is available on the Texas 4-H website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships/ guidelines, examples and FAFSA information are available here. Scholarship application and…
Find out more »School Tour Guides Training
If you signed up to be a School Tour Guide, and have never been a School Tour Guide, you must attend a School Tour training on Thursday, Jan. 25th, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office (3355 Cherry Ridge S-208). Experienced School Tour Guides are welcome to attend. If you do not call prior to your date to cancel or do not show up on your scheduled date, this may prohibit you from being a school tour guide in the…
Find out more »Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms
All 4-H members who participate in any of the following stock shows will need to be academically eligible. Eligibility forms will NOT be mailed this year. Forms will be available in this article by clicking on “here” after each show. Hill Country – here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Ft. Worth Stock Show– here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Walter Gerlach Great Northwest Livestock Show – here, due Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. San Antonio Stock Show- here, due Friday, Jan. 26,…
Find out more »February 2018
Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms
All 4-H members who participate in any of the following stock shows will need to be academically eligible. Eligibility forms will NOT be mailed this year. Forms will be available in this article by clicking on “here” after each show. Hill Country – here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Ft. Worth Stock Show– here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Walter Gerlach Great Northwest Livestock Show – here, due Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. San Antonio Stock Show- here, due Friday, Jan. 26,…
Find out more »Stock Show Academic Eligibility Forms
All 4-H members who participate in any of the following stock shows will need to be academically eligible. Eligibility forms will NOT be mailed this year. Forms will be available in this article by clicking on “here” after each show. Hill Country – here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Ft. Worth Stock Show– here, due Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Walter Gerlach Great Northwest Livestock Show – here, due Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. San Antonio Stock Show- here, due Friday, Jan. 26,…
Find out more »March 2018
Fashion Workshop – RSVP Due
Do you like sewing? Do you like to design? Are you into fashion? Information: Fun hands on training to learn more about the Duds to Dazzle and Storyboard Contests. Date: Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon For more information see flyer here RSVP by Monday, Mar. 5th. to Frances (210-631-0400 or moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu). If 5 or more members do NOT RSVP, we will cancel the training.
Find out more »Fashion Show Training -CANCELLED
Do you like sewing? Do you like to design? Are you into fashion? Information: Fun hands on training to learn more about the Duds to Dazzle and Storyboard Contests. Date: Saturday, Mar. 10, 2018 Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon For more information see flyer here RSVP by Monday, Mar. 5th. to Frances (210-631-0400 or moreno-elizo@ag.tamu.edu). If 5 or more members do NOT RSVP, we will cancel the training.
Find out more »County Photography Contest – DUE
Photos are due to our office by Monday, March 12th. Guidelines are available here.
Find out more »County 4-H Project Show – DUE
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Friday, Mar. 16th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H…
Find out more »Recordbook Training
Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H. Make sure you take lots of pictures of you and the projects you participate in. Keep track of what you did and when you did it. There will be a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Mar. 22nd, 6:30 p.m. at the County Extension office in S-208. Forms are available on the State 4-H site http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/. Recordbook covers are $3 each and available for purchase in our office.
Find out more »April 2018
Scholarship Training
Information: Are you a graduating senior and plan to apply for a 4-H scholarship, mark your calendar to attend this training. For more information click here. Date: Thursday, April 5, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx. 78230
Find out more »Steer/Heifer and State Fair Lamb/Goat & Swine Validation Tag Orders
Information: If you will be exhibiting a steer or heifer at the 2018 Bexar County and/or 2019 Major Stocks Shows, or a goat/lamb or swine at the 2018 State Fair of Texas stock show, these animals must be validated. Date: Deadline to order validation tags is Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Validation dates will be announced soon. Location: Validation locations will be announced soon. Cost: $17 a tag -2018 State Fair Lamb/Goat order form here -2018 State Fair Swine order form…
Find out more »May 2018
Healthy Texas Youth 4-H Ambassador Program – DUE
Information: The primary goal of the Healthy Texas Youth 4-H Ambassador Program is to be trained and recognized as a student advocate in health and wellness. Guidelines are available here and application is available here. Date: Application is due to our office by Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 8 a.m. You are welcome to scan and email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu. Cost: $75
Find out more »Bexar County 4-H Scholarship Application – DUE
Graduating Seniors interested in applying for the $20,000 Academic S.A.L.E. Scholarship must turn in a completed Recordbook, Application, and required attachements found below in the following Guidelines and application. All applications are due IN our office on Friday, May 4th by 5PM. Late applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Please call 210.631.0400 with any questions. SALE Scholarship Guidelines SALE Scholarship Application Recordbook Rules & Guidelines
Find out more »Robotics Training
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.
Find out more »Bexar County Scholarship Interviews
Watch future emails for more information.
Find out more »June 2018
Recordbooks & All Awards – DUE
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)…
Find out more »Bexar County 4-H Ambassador Program – DUE
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
Find out more »Club Awards – DUE by Monday, June 4, 2018 – 8 a.m.
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…
Find out more »Club Manager Training(s)
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
Find out more »State Fair of Texas – Dallas Broiler Order – DUE
Information: If you are going to exhibit broilers at the State Fair of Texas, please fill out the order form here. Minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 chicks, maximum order is 75, in increments of 25 . – Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to 75). Date: Due to our office by Monday, June 18, 2018 Cost: $1.50 per…
Find out more »July 2018
Gold Star Interviews
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Find out more »Club Manager Training(s)
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
Find out more »August 2018
Walk Across Texas Information Training
Information: Are you looking for a fun and easy project to do this fall? Form a club team and walk 832 miles in 8 weeks. For more information click here. Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018. RSVP Friday, August 3, 2018
Find out more »Turkey – Bexar County Show and Major Stock Show Orders – DUE
Information: If you are going to exhibit turkeys at the 2018 Bexar County Show or the 2019 San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin stock shows, order on the form available here. If you order turkey poults for the Bexar County Show, those birds are not eligible to exhibit at any major shows. Date: Form and money are due to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230) by Friday, August 10, 2018 Cost: $4.25 per turkey poult. Make check…
Find out more »State Fair of Texas Stock Show Entry – DUE
Information: If you are exhibiting animals, please complete all the entry forms available here. There are also other contests available if interested (Public Speaking, Ag. Mechanics, Skillathons, Agricultural Science Fair, Food Challenge, Livestock Judging and much more click here for other contest entry forms). Date: September 28 – October 21, 2018. Entry deadline to our office is Monday, August 20, 2018 Cost: Various $$ for each contest. Make your check payable to “Bexar 4-H Fund”.
Find out more »Lamb/Goat Validation – DUE
Please find the Lamb/Goat Validation Tag Order form here for Bexar County and Major Shows. Please return this form to the 4-H Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212,SA, Tx. 78230) by Tuesday, August 21, 2018.
Find out more »September 2018
Major Stock Show Chicken (Broiler) Order – DUE
Information: If you plan to exhibit chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin Stock Shows, fill out the order form here. Date: Order form and money is due to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230) by Friday, September 21, 2018. Cost: $1.50 per chick. Make check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund.
Find out more »Swine Validation Tag Order- DUE
Information: If you will be exhibiting market pig at the 2018 Bexar County Show or the 2019 major shows, you must purchase a validation tag. Date: Tag orders are due to our office on or before Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Order form is available here. There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline. Cost: State tags are $17/each. County tags are $2/each.
Find out more »Fall Heifer Validation Tag Order DUE
Information: If you will be exhibiting a heifer at the 2018 Bexar County Show or the 2019 major shows, you must purchase a validation tag. Date: Tag orders are due to our office on or before Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Order form is available here. There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline. Cost: State tags are $17/each.
Find out more »October 2018
Bexar County 4-H Food Show/Food Challenge – DUE
Information: Food Show and Food Challenge guidelines and entry form are available here. Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018. Deadline is Monday, October 1, 2018. Location: The Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St., SA,Tx. 78228
Find out more »One Day 4-H Community Service
Information: Birthday Party in a box will be our community service for One Day 4-H. We need shoe boxes, cake mix & frosting, balloons, candles, small toy and wrapping paper. Date: Deadline to drop off items to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230) is Thursday, October 11, 2018.
Find out more »Entomology Practice
Information: This entomology practice is a fantastic opportunity for young naturalists to explore the vast world of insects and related arthropods. Members will learn how to identify orders/species of insects, interact with live specimens, and study under a certified entomologist. Date: Multiple dates, see flyer here. RSVP to Molly, she will need your email to invite you to the website.
Find out more »County 4-H Fall Roundup Contest – DUE
Information: Members can participate in Educational Presentations or the Public Speaking contest. Entry form and guidelines are available here. Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018. Deadline to enter is Monday, October 22, 2018. You are welcome to fax (210-631-0429) or email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu. Location: The Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St., SA, Tx. 78228 Registration begins at 10 a.m. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m.
Find out more »November 2018
Ft. Worth Stock Show Entry – DUE
Entry forms and entry fees are due to our office by Thursday, November 8, 2018. Stock show rules and guidelines are available at www.fwssr.com. Entry forms are available here. If you will exhibiting a junior breeding beef heifer, a copy of the original registration certificate must be submitted with the entry form.
Find out more »Major Stock Show Entry – Hill Country, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston & Austin
Information: Stock show rules and guidelines are available on each stock shows website, listed below. Hill County entry forms are here, San Antonio entry forms are here, San Angelo entry forms are here, Rodeo Austin entry forms are here and Houston entry forms are here. Every exhibitor must have a Major Show Summary Sheet (here) attached to your entry. Please make a copy of the summary sheet for your files. Make sure your entry form and Major Show Summary Sheet $$$ totals match.…
Find out more »San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shoot Out – Due
Information: Guidelines are available here. Entry form is available here. Date: February 13-17, 2019. Entry deadline to our office is Friday, November 9, 2018. Late entry fee is $30. Location: National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft, Rd, SA, Tx. 78253
Find out more »San Antonio Stock Show School Tour Guides – DUE
Information: If you are interested in being a School Tour guide, you must be age 13 and older, be enrolled in a Bexar County 4-H Club and be academically eligible to participate. School Tour Guides tour small children around the stock show grounds during the show February 2019. Please Do Not sign up on a day that you will be exhibiting or competing in a contest. You will NOT be allowed to switch dates without a valued excuse. Contact your…
Find out more »December 2018
Entomology Practice
Information: This entomology practice is a fantastic opportunity for young naturalists to explore the vast world of insects and related arthropods. Members will learn how to identify orders/species of insects, interact with live specimens, and study under a certified entomologist. Date: Multiple dates, see flyer here. RSVP to Molly, she will need your email to invite you to the website.
Find out more »July 2019
Junior Master Gardener Adult Leader Training
Information: Come join us for the 2019 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Adult Leader Training. "Hands-on" learning experiences will provide an appreciation for the environment and cultivate the minds of children. For more information click here. Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 Dates: July 24th: 12pm-4:30pm, July 25th: 9am-4:30pm, July 26th: 9am-12pm Cost: Registration fee of $100 must be included with application and is non-refundable. Application is available here. Deadline to apply…
Find out more »March 2020
Spring Break Nature Camp 2020
Registration is now open for the Annual 2020 Spring Break Nature Camp, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you know a child who loves nature, science, learning, and spending time outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity. Various topics will be covered through experiments, hands on learning, activities, and crafts. We’ll cover herpetology, wildlife, entomology, horticulture through nature scavenger hunts, touching live animals, researching, and learning from experts in the field! The goal of the camp is to…
Find out more »December 2022
Brown Bag: Tree Care
Join BCMG MaryBeth Parsons as she presents information on proper tree care. Caring for your trees can provide vital benefits for your home, your community, and in fact the world. Come learn about different species of trees, and the different levels of care they need. From planting, irrigation and fertilization--not to mention diseases and insects this session is sure to spark your curiosity as well as help you become more confident in taking care of trees. Brown Bag: Tree Care…
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