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This Week in Gillespie 4-H
This Week in Gillespie 4-H
May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026
*New Gillespie 4-H News*
*New Gillespie 4-H News*
Member Highlights
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Meat Judging
Practices will be moved to Wednesday's from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning April 22nd. Practices will be at the Extension Office and are for Seniors and incoming Freshman ONLY
Ag Product ID
We will have 2 additional practices to prepare for State Roundup. Although these practices will be geared towards our Seniors, Intermediates are welcome to attend. Practices will be on the following dates:
-Tuesday, May 5th @ 6:30 pm
-Thursday, May 28th @ 1:00 pm
Lost & Found
If you think you may have any items at the office in our lost and found area, please come and pick them up - we will be going through items. Please stop by if you think you left something at the office.
Livestock Project Friendly Reminders
Livestock Project Friendly Reminders
Livestock Reminders & Validation
Checks to be picked up:
Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show
Fort Worth ALL
Grandstand ALL
San Angelo - Floor & Premium
San Antonio - Floor & Premium
Houston - Floor
Austin - Floor
Broilers - State Fair of Texas Broilers Orders are Open - Deadline: Friday, May 8th!
State Fair of Texas schedule has been released! SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
May 4 - DEADLINE Commercial Dorper Youth Show Tag Orders
May 8 - DEADLINE State Fair Broiler Orders
May 8 - San Angelo Wool Judging Contest
May 9 - Angelina County 3D Archery Shoot
May 9 - Kerr County Range / Plant ID Contest
May 12 - Record Book Training Part 1 - Virtual
May 16 - Nimitz Robotics Contest *DATE CHANGE
May 19 - Record Book Training Part 2 - Virtual
May 21 - DEADLINE to turn in Club Treasure Books for Annual Review
May 21 - Adult Leaders Meeting
May 22 - DEADLINE submit Record Book Category Form
May 23 - Record Book Workday
For all meeting, practice and regularly occurring 4-H activities please refer to the 4-H Calendar!
Project Updates
Project Updates
Clothing and Textiles Project
Sewing Summer Camp Registration is OPEN - due to be limited spots please stop by the office to sign up!
Save the Dates:
June 15 - 17th (3rd - 5th graders)
June 22nd - 24th (6th - 12th Grade)
July 15 - 17th (6th - 12th Grade)
*Depending on sign ups there is possibility for an additional 3rd - 5th grade camp . Register at the Extension Office.
$100 per Gillespie 4-H member
Lunch - Machine - Fabric/Supplies Included
8 campers limited per camp
Gillespie 4-H Members - first come first serve and priority registration till May 8th (after May 8th - non -4-H members will be invited to sign up*)
Cattle Project
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Cattle Raisers Roundup: Camp applications are being accepted till May 3rd. Camp takes place July 19 - 24th in West Texas. This offers junior and senior high school youth a hands-on look at the beef industry while building leadership skills through tours, industry connections and professional development. MORE INFORMATION
Sheep Project
Texas Hill Country Youth Commercial Dorper Show and Sale
It's time to get sheep located and tags ordered for the Texas Hill Country Youth Commercial Dorper Show and sale. Tag Order Deadline is May 4th for $12 each. Youth K-12 are eligible.
MJL5 Goat & Sheep Showmanship Clinics - Kendall County Barn
Mini Clinic - July 30, 2026
All Day Clinic - July 31, 2026
2 Ring Sheep & Goat Show - August 1, 2026
STEM Project/Robotics
Advanced Robotics Camp
Gillespie 4-H member who previously participated in the Gillespie 4-H robotics program are invited to attend Robotics camp hosted my Texas Tech STEM in Gillespie County on June 15th & 16th, 8:30 - 3:30 p.m. w/ optional extension till 5:15 p.m. Gillespie 4-H member price - $80 regular (lunch included), $100 with extension to 5:15 - we will open camp to surrounding area Robotics programs on 5/1. Please come by the office to secure your spot before May 1st.
Beginner Robotics Camp
If you are interested in robotics we will have a beginner robotics camp - more information and dates to come soon. If you would like to participate in the robotics program for 26 -27 4-H year, it will be highly encouraged that you attend camp!
Photography Project
Farm Bureau Photography Contest
The annual Texas Farm Bureau Photo Contest is an opportunity for members to share their best pictures with the entire Lone Star State and maybe even win a cash prize. To enter the contest, you must be a Texas Farm Bureau member and a resident of Texas. Employees and agents (and their spouse, children, siblings, parents, and grandparents) of Texas Farm Bureau, its affiliated companies, or a county Farm Bureau are not eligible to enter. Entries Due June 1st
Archery Project
Angelina County 4-H 3D Archery Shoot
Angelina County 4-H is hosting a Pass-N-Thru 3D Archery shoot on Saturday, May 9th. Registration is $40 per shooter (Grades 3rd-12th) until May 1st
Poultry Project
Texas A&M Summer Poultry Judging Camps
The Department of Poultry Science is offering three action-packed poultry judging camp sessions, tailored to different experience levels and groups. Each session is filled with hands-on learning, giving participants the skills, knowledge, and confidence to dominate 4-H and FFA poultry judging contests.
Food & Nutrition Project
On the Road with Food Science
Looking for a great opportunity for Texas 4-H Youth this summer? On the Road with Food Science is just that! Incoming 9th–12th grade 4-H members are invited to apply for On the Road with Food Science, a 3-day hands-on learning experience hosted at Texas Tech University on June 16–18, 2026.
Meat Judging
Practices will be moved to Wednesday's from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning April 22nd. Practices will be at the Extension Office and are for Seniors and incoming Freshman ONLY
Ag Product ID
We will have 2 additional practices to prepare for State Roundup. Although these practices will be geared towards our Seniors, Intermediates are welcome to attend. Practices will be on the following dates:
-Tuesday, May 5th @ 6:30 pm
-Thursday, May 28th @ 1:00 pm
Entomology
2026 Entomology Collection Contest
This contest is offered to Junior, Intermediate, and Senior level 4-H members. The 2026 Entomology Collection Contest is not officially a contest of Texas 4-H Roundup. Contest registration DOES NOT grant you access to Texas 4-H Roundup events or activities. Collections will be judged during the week of Texas Round Up only because it was a time that we could collect the collections at a central state location. Information, drop off location and drop off rules can be found at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/entomology/. It is the responsibility of the 4-H member to arrange transportation of their collection to College Station. Collections are due by 9 am, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
2026 Entomology Collection Contest
Entomology is the study of insects. Getting to know insects can be a fun way to get outside and study nature, and insects are the most populous animal on earth. Objectives: - Learn about the importance of insects to your everyday life - Explore insects in their natural habitats - Identify insects to understand their biology - Learn and apply insect and natural photography techniques. Contest information can be located at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/entomology
Horticulture
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camps
Junior Master Gardener – Learn, Grow, Eat & GO Camp – Tuesday – Thursday, June 2-4, 2026 – NOTE: this is during Texas 4-H Round UP and great opportunity for families with younger children whose older kids are doing Round UP events. Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go! Camp - New Registration
Junior Master Gardener – Bugs N’ Blooms Camp – Tuesday – Thursday, June 9-11, 2026 2026 Bugs-n-Blooms Camp - New Registration
They are also offering a Summer Teacher STEM training on Wednesday – June 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is targeted for those working with late elementary through middle school. Registration details coming soon!
Community Service Opportunity
Coming Sooon!
District/State 4-H News
District 10 Leadership Lab- Registration OPEN!
Leadership Lab is our annul Leadership camp for 4-H members from ages 13-18. 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. District 4-H Council Delegates from the 21 counties are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the District 4-H Council Business Meeting which includes the election of the District Council Officers for the new 4-H year. Candidates for District 4-H Council will present their campaign speech and participate in a question/answer session in front of the voting delegates.
Save the Date: June 24-26, 2026
District 10 Record Books
4-H Record Books allow youth to see just how much they have accomplished in their main projects. District Record book Judging is held annually in July. First place books from each county advance to District in three age divisions: Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors. The 1st place senior record book in each category will have the opportunity to advance to State level! Only one book per category advances, if multiple entries are submitted, we will hold a county judging. More Information
Gillespie 4-H Seniors
Continue checking this space for upcoming opportunities
Weekly Spotlight
This week we’re shining the spotlight on our Gillespie 4-H Dairy Judging Team!
Team members Avery Denton, Landon Denton, Macey Taylor, Ben Anderson, and Dillon Michel traveled to the Fort Worth and San Antonio stock shows to put their skills to the test and represent Gillespie County 4-H.
Through dairy judging, these young leaders learn to evaluate dairy cattle based on structure, capacity, and dairy character, with the udder being the most important trait. We’re proud of this group and all they’ve accomplished!
If you need a school excuse for a 4-H activity CLICK HERE to access the form.
Non-stock show 4-H school requests must be submitted at least 3-4 business days before the dates you are requesting.
Stock show excuse request deadlines are emailed to exhibitors prior to shows.
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