Welcome to San Antonio Homeschoolers 4-H Club
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Texas 4-H is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M System. Founded in 1908, 4-H is the largest youth development program in Texas, reaching more than 550,000 youth each year.
4-H is a national youth development program growing the leaders of tomorrow. 4-H is a club for kids and teens ages 8-18. You may think 4-H is only for your friends with animals, but it’s so much more! In 4-H youth learn leadership, public speaking, various life skills, compete in 4-H events, have fun and make lasting friendships. You can participate in activities like shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion, and photography. There are so many opportunities for youth including college scholarships.
Our club meets every Wednesday from 12-3 for project meetings. We also meet every Friday for field trips or community service. We meet on the Northwest side of town near Shaenfield and 1604. Contact us if you would like to join us at sahomeschoolers4h@gmail.com
No matter where you live or what you like to do, Texas 4-H has something that lets you be a better you! Our 4-H motto, "To Make the Best Better!"
If our club does not fit your needs contact the Bexar County AgriLife Extension Office at 210-631-0400 for a club near you.
Club Projects
Archery
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Reasons to teach kids archery: 1. Archery can be enjoyed by anyone, even kids with disabilities. 2. Archery helps physical development. 3. Archery teaches growth mindset. 4. Archery improves mental toughness. 5. Archery boosts self confidence. 6. Archery gives a sense of accomplishment. 7. Archery teaches goal setting. 8. Archery is a social sport. 9. Archery teaches teamwork and sportsmanship. 10. Archery can be practiced all year long. 11. Archery teaches the importance of safety 12. Archery is fun. 13. Archery is cool. 14. Archery will get them ready for the zombie apocalypse. 🤣
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
In this project kids will learn about healthy eating through cooking, learning about the food plate, vitamins, minerals, reading food labels, using recipes, substituting ingredients for healthier options. They will learn how to work in a team, public speaking, menu planning and so much more.
Photography
Food and Nutrition
Public Speaking
In this project kids will learn and practice different techniques used in taking good pictures using a phone to a point and shoot to a fancy digital camera. They will learn about editing apps to use to improve photos. There are opportunities for state wide workshops, state photography ambassadors, as well as many competitions held throughout the year.
Public Speaking
Youth Entrepreneurship
Public Speaking
Public Speaking gives kids the confidence to speak in front of people. A skill that many people struggle with. We offer many opportunities to practice this skill in our club setting to competitions. This is a skill that will help them for life!!
Youth Entrepreneurship
Youth Entrepreneurship
Youth Entrepreneurship
Are your kids interested in starting a business? In this project we will explore ways to market and sell products. We will meet with business professionals and learn how they got started and reached their goals.
Consumer Education
Youth Entrepreneurship
Youth Entrepreneurship
We all shop. Whether we are buying a new pair of shoes or a new computer, we all like to save money. In this project you will learn how to compare prices, test for quality and make purchases based on facts and research. You will also improve your: Money management skills, Smart purchasing skills and Decision-making skills.
Dog Care and Training
Dog Care and Training
Dog Care and Training
Build a better relationship with your furry friend as we learn about daily care and the health of your dog. We will learn about foster parenting, service dogs, guide dogs and emotional support dogs. We will explore dog training in order to have a better behaved dog. There are community service opportunities as well as competitions.
STEM/Robotics
Dog Care and Training
Dog Care and Training
If you love science and technology, this project is for you. We will explore the world of STEM with many hands on projects. There are opportunities for competitions as well as state 4-H STEM ambassadors.
Leadership
Dog Care and Training
Field Trips
There are many leadership opportunities available in 4-H. In our club we have a club council of officers to include president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, council delegate, health officer, historian and parliamentarian. These officers plan and run our monthly business meetings and various other responsibilities. At the county level there are county ambassadors and county council officers. There are district level officers as well which includes over 20 counties. At the state level there are ambassadors in STEM, fashion, shooting sports to name a few as well as state officers. There are also opportunities at the national level.
Field Trips
Community Service
Field Trips
We like to take some fun and some educational field trips. This is where the kids get to socialize with each other and grow friendships.
Community Service
Community Service
Community Service
We do several community service projects throughout the year. These are important for the kids to participate in. By learning to give back to their community, they learn empathy for others, kindness and selflessness. Some examples of projects we have done in the past are the food bank, Elf Louise project, nursing home caroling and pictures with Santa for the residents, and the diaper bank to name a few.
