All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members.  Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.  Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you.  It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in…

All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members.  Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.  Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you.  It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in…

All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members.  Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you.  It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in the…

Texas 4-H Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS  that are DUE January 26, 2015. Each year, approximately 225 scholarships are awarded ranging in the amount of $1,000 to $20,000 to Texas 4-H graduating members based on their academic record and 4-H experience. The Application form can be downloaded: Word Examples of a completed application form can be found here. Opportunity Scholarship Guidelines can be found here. TO DO: Original scholarship application and attachments,  plus one copy of everything are…

All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members.  Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you.  It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in the…

All out of school events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members.  Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Our office will mail the form to you.  It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in the event.  Due date to return the form to…

If you will be participating at County Roundup on Saturday,  March 21st at the Idea Monterrey Park School, 222 SW 39th St, SA, Tx.  78237,   you will need to receive academic eligibility permission from your school.  Please find the eligibility form here. Form is due to our office on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.  Because this contest is a Saturday event, you are welcome to fax the form to 930-1753 or scan and email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu.

Do you like to take pictures....this is the contest to enter.   Photos must have been taken by the 4-H member between the dates of January 1st, 2014 and March 12th, 2015.  There are 15 different categories to enter.  This contest is free to enter and your photo does not have to be mounted or enlarged to an 8x10.  Rules and guidelines are here. Photos are due to our office by Friday, March 13th.

The Leaders 4 Life contest is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd in Seguin.  This is a great opportunity for you as a County 4-H Club officer to form a team or two and enter. The Leaders 4 Life Skillathon contest focuses on leadership, parliamentary procedure, and service learning and/or 4-H promotion.  You use these leadership skills at every club  meeting.  A team consists of 4 – 6 members.  Ages are Junior/Intermediate (8 – 13) or Senior (14-18).  Cost is $40…

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 Saturday, May 16th at the Helotes Activity Center.  Cost is $2 per class.  Entry deadline is  Monday, April 27th.  Entry form and guidelines are available here. …

Fun Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015.  If your club would like to conduct a hands on activity, please fill out the form here  and return to our office by Friday, May 1, 2015.

Our office will be closed.

­ If you are applying for the Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, SALE Scholarship or I Dare You Award, you need to fill out the Member Recognition Application here (checking the award you are applying for) and clipped to the outside front of your recordbook cover.  For more information on these awards, visit the Awards page on our website.  Applications must be in our office by Friday, June 5, 2015.

All recordbooks, scholarships and awards are due to our office by Friday, June 5, 2015.  Recordbook information and forms are available on the State 4-H website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks/.   If you are applying for any awards criteria is available in our Awards & Recognition Handbook at https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/2008AwardsRecognitionHandbook_9.pdf.  

Ambassador application is due to our office by Friday, June 5th.  Application will be available soon.

The office is closed today for July 4th holiday.

All charter information was handed out at the club manager trainings.  If you were unable to attend one of the trainings, please contact us to get a charter packet.  More information on chartering is posted on our website (https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/adult-volunteer-resources/). Charter paperwork is due to our office on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

Did you know that insects are extremely diverse and make up more than half of the species on earth? Are you interested in learning about insects?  All ages are welcome to join us and be a part of the Entomology Judging Team.  First meeting is Sunday, Oct. 18th, 1:00 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208.  Future meeting is Sunday, Oct. 4th.  1:00 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208.   If you have any questions you can contact Molly at …

If you will be exhibiting sheep or goats at the stock show, attend this workshop! Topics will include maintaining condition, exercising, fitting and showmanship. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Oct. 26th.

If you will be exhibiting swine, attend this meeting! Topics will include managing weight, exercising, and show preparation. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Nov. 2nd.

If you will be exhibiting steers or heifers at the stock show, attend this workshop! Topics will include feeding, hair care, supply checklist, showmanship, and new steer classification guidelines. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu  by Monday, Nov. 7th.

This FREE 4-H Scholarship Work Night will be an educational workshop on how to apply for the 4-H Opportunity Scholarship. 4-H Members and Adult leaders are welcome to attend. Attendees will receive important 4-H scholarship information which includes: 4-H Foundation scholarship information and youth will be able to have their paperwork reviewed by the agent. WHEN: Monday, Jan. 7th 2019 @ 6:30PM—8:30PM OR WHERE: Bexar County 4-H Office @ 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 CONTACT…

The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about the past and present methods of agriculture. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten through third grade attending public, private and home schools. High School aged students of the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA organizations from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for this committee. Tour Guides assist in educating the students about agriculture and its valued importance, while sharpening…

Major Show Eligibility Information: If you have entered an animal or contest/event at any of the Major Stock Shows, you must submit an Academic Eligibility form to our office (Due dates specified at the top of each form). Please fill out the appropriate entry form for the following Shows: o Hill County Eligibility Form o Fort Worth Eligibility Form o Walter Gerlach Eligibility Form o San Angelo Eligibility Form o San Antonio Eligibility Form o Houston Eligibility Form o Rodeo…

Contest details uploaded HERE

TEXAS 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST OBJECTIVES: To develop life skills in composition, light, story line, posing, and awareness. To gain knowledge about cameras, camera settings, photography dimension and resolution. To encourage 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful communication tool in their lives. To provide photography project showcase opportunity for 4-H members. To continue to share the message of 4-H. To utilize photographs which can promote and strengthen the 4-H program. RULES AND GUIDELINES: CLICK HERE FOR FULL GUIDELINES Eligibility…