This Week in Gillespie 4-H

June 22, 2026

*New Gillespie 4-H News*

Texas 4-H State Roundup Photos
Texas 4-H State Roundup has begun publishing pictures from the event! Check out contest, backdrop, assembly photos and more out HERE

Next Generation Ag Program
Next Gen Ag will be returning for 4-H and FFA members who will be incoming 7th & 8th graders. This program is designed to share the rich history of agriculture and share the vast opportunities in the industry.
Save the Date: August 4-6, 2026 and REGISTER NOW!
Deadline to Register: July 10, 2026

Livestock Project Friendly Reminders

Stock Show Checks for Pick Up

• Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show

• Grandstand - ALL

• San Antonio - ALL

• Houston - Floor
  (Auction checks being mailed directly to exhibitors - if you don't receive in the next 2 weeks email auctions@hlsr.com - please cc me on this email too) 

• Austin - ALL

PLEASE GET THANK YOU NOTES COMPLETED & TURNED-IN IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR YOUR BUYERS!

• Quality Counts is now open for youth who need to complete the course for the first time or renew their verification. Exhibitors only need to complete Quality Counts once per grade level division: Junior (Grades 3–5), Intermediate (Grades 6–8), OR Senior (Grades 9–12). Quality Counts needs to be completed prior to completing stock show entries. Quality Counts course: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/quality-counts/01t4x000008HBZdAAO

Project Updates

Leadership Project

Doing Things Well Leadership Training  - July 16th
5th - 12th Graders
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
at Gillespie County Extension Office
MANDATORY FOR: 26 - 27 Club Officers. Club officers training will be extended after leadership training  till 7:30 p.m. to plan with their club managers.  
Register Here  

Poultry Project

Market Poultry Workshop hosted by Texas A&M Poultry Science Department
August 1, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
College Station, TX
MORE INFORMATION

Clothing and Textiles Project

Sewing Summer Camp - Open to all youth in Gillespie County! Limited  spots available - open to non-4-H members too. Please share with your friends!
*GRADES AND DATES UPDATED!
July 15 - 17th  (6th - 12th Grade) - 6 more spots!
MORE INFORMATION

Crochet  Camp - Open to all youth in Gillespie County! Limited  spots available
July 10th  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$40 includes lunch & take-home crochet kit (+$10 for non-4-H members)
Registration Deadline: July 2, 2026
MORE INFORMATION

  
STEM Project/Robotics

HOT Ag Robotics Contest
Save the Date - new robotics contest at the HOT Fair will be October 4th and be known challenges only! Save the Date: October 4th

Shooting Sports

D5 Shooting Sports Coaches Training
Become a certified shooting sports coach in shotgun, rifle, pistol or archery.

Save The Date: September 26, 2026

MORE INFORMATION

Equine Project

APHA Sponsored Youth Contests
The American Paint Horse Association hosts a wide variety of youth-based contests, educational programs, and events designed to help young people develop leadership skills, horsemanship, and industry knowledge. They would love to connect with your 4-H members to ensure they don't miss out on these programs!  

More information about these youth programs can be found HERE

Cattle Project

Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Youth Track
This event is open to high school students that are interested in a career in the beef industry, veterinary medicine and animal science. 

More information can be found HERE

Save the Date: August 3-5, 2026  

Community Service Opportunity

More opportunities coming soon...

District/State 4-H News

State 4-H International Exchange program

The international Exchange program is seeking a host family for an adult chaperone July 21 - August 16th, 2026. Yoko Amada is a 57 yr. old female from Hiroshima, Japan. She enjoys traveling, cooking, literature, movies and musical plays. Yoko will be in Texas supporting 15 Japanese youth delegates while they live in Texas with their host families. Mrs. Amada can be hosted in a family with OR without children! 

All eligible families must submit an application at:  https://states4h.org/host-a-student/

4-H & FFA Weekend in Aggieland

Save the Date: September 11 & 12, 2026

Gillespie 4-H Seniors

Great job on submitting scholarships! Please check your email for scholarship survey information. 

Senior Scholarship Survey

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.