Photography Camps:

Aperture Academy Photography Camp

• Dates:  July 6-10, 2026

• Location:  Texas 4-H Conference Center

• Registration:  https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/

• Limited Spots:  Only 25 campers

Contest & Training Dates:

D10 4-H Virtual Photography Contest
Registration Opens:  January 20, 2026

Deadline: February 17, 2026

Registration thru 4HOnline. Results released March 31, 2026

Texas 4-H Amateur Photography Contest
Deadline:  January 31, 2026

Categories: Animals (Domestic or Wild), Catch-All, Landscape & Nature (Non-Animal), People

Register:  https://secure.qgiv.com/for/photographycontest/event/photographycontest/

Texas 4-H State Photography Contest

Registration Opens:  April 1, 2026
Deadline:  April 15, 2026 (No late entries accepted)

Theme:  Volunteers in Action

Participation: Senior 4-H members (Grades 9-12)

Register: https://texas.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

JMP Training Expansion

The Junior Master Photographer program is expanding trainings next fall. Texas 4-H will continue to host JMP 1 and 2 in Dallas during September and December.  In addition, they are adding a second training location (both workshops on one weekend) in Kerrville.
Dates:  

Dallas JMP 1 – September 26, 2026 

Kerrville JMP 1/2 – November 7-8, 2026 

Dallas JMP 2 – December 5, 2026 

State Roundup
Date: June 1-4, 2026