News! From Washington County

• Good Luck Texas 4-H Roundup Contestants
• Good Luck Council At Large Delegate Candidates
• District and State Contest Reimbursement Form Open
• 4-H Livestock Project Visit Request with CEA Pearl Jones.

County Upcoming Events

• BMGA Kids Kamp Registration Open - Limited Seating!
• County and District Record Book Judges Needed
• Washington County 4-H Youth Rodeo & Show
• 2023-2024 4-H Record Books DUE June 3, 2024
• 2024 Star Award Applications DUE June 3, 2024
• Washington County 4-H Star Award Interviews June 11, 2024
• District Buckle & Jacket Orders DUE June 18, 2024
• Washington County Extension Office Closed July 4, 2024
• Food & Nutrition Kids in the Kitchen Camp July 10,2024
• Washington County Award Profiles DUE July 24, 2024
• Washington County 4-H Family Night August 2, 2024
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District Upcoming Events

• D11 Horse Show May 29-30, 2024
• SAVE THE DATE D11 Leadership Lab June 12-14, 2024
• SAVE THE DATE Junior Leadership Lab July 9, 2024
• Train Like a Champion Showmanship Show July 20, 2024
• Prestige Leadership Conference July 24-26, 2024

State Upcoming Events

• Texas State 4-H Roundup June 3-6, 2024
• Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge June 15-16, 2024
• Sheep Capital Lamb & Goat Camp Registration Closes June 30, 2024
• State 4-H Horse Show July 21-27, 2024

Major Show Happenings

• Major Show Poultry Order Form
• Major Show Lamb and Goat Validation June 17, 2024
• Major Show Steer Validation June 18, 2024
• Major Show Heifer Validation June 19, 2024
• Major Show Swine Validation June 20, 2024

USEFUL WEBSITE LINKS

Washington County 4-H is excited to announce a summer Food and Nutrition Program, Kids in the Kitchen, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This program will provide educational hands-on activities geared to teach food safety, preparation, and nutrition.

The program will take place on July 10, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Washington County Expo Event Center in Brenham. The cost is $25 (4-H member) and $40 (non-member) per child. Children aged 8-14 are eligible to register, but please note that space is limited to 20 participants. So, we encourage you to register early to secure a spot for your child!

For more information, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Washington County (979-277-6212). Registration materials and more information can also be found on our website, https://washington.agrilife.org/.

2024 Texas 4-H Roundup

Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event of the state 4-H program. The event consists of approximately 50 competitive events, with some of these contests requiring each individual or team to qualify at the county and district level to compete. Senior level (9th-12th grade) 4-H members participate at this event, which also holds scholarship recognition, retiring of the State 4-H Council, educational workshops, a trade show, and high energy assemblies.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

April 29, 2024: Deadline to submit volunteer screening application for those who will be serving as a chaperone of youth from their county

May 1, 2024 - May 13, 2024 : Roundup Registration through 4HOnline

May 14, 2024 – May 15, 2024: Additional $50 Late Fee

May 16, 2024 – May 17, 2024: Additional $250 Late Fee

May 18, 2024 – May 31, 2024: Additional $500 Late Fee

NO REGISTRATION ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 31st