Project and Program Opportunities
Projects4-H projects are the educational experiences that youth who are members of 4-H participate in. Typically, all projects must consist of at least five learning experiences that last from 30 minutes to one hour and include the assistance of an adult or leader. | ||
PROJECT | PROJECT | VOLUNTEER |
Animals | ||
| Beef | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Companion Animals | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Dairy Cattle | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Dog Care/Training | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Goats - Dairy | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Goats - Hair | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Goats - Meat | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Horse | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Poultry | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Rabbits | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Sheep | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Swine | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Veterinary Science | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Citizenship and Civic Education | ||
| Citizenship | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Communications and Expressive Arts | ||
| Photography | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Public Speaking | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Theater and Performance Arts | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Consumer and Family Sciences | ||
| Clothing & Textiles | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Consumer Education | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Family Life | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Housing & Home Environment | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Environment Education & Earth Sciences | ||
| Field & Stream | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Forestry | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Natural Resources | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Outdoor Education | N/A | (PDF English) |
| Range Science/Management | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Shooting Sports | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Sportfishing | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Water | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Wildlife & Fisheries | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Healthy Lifestyles | ||
| Food & Nutrition | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Health | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Safety | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Personal Development and Leadership | ||
| Youth Entrepreneurship | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Leadership | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Recreation | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Workplace Preparation/Careers | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Global Education and Awareness | N/A | N/A |
Plants | ||
| Horticulture | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Soil & Crop Science | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
Science, Engineering, & Technology | ||
| Biological Science | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Computer Science | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Entomology | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
| Meat Science | (PDF English) | (PDF English) |
New Program Opportunities for 2009-2010
The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to announce new programs, opportunities, and contests for the 2009-2010 Texas 4-H Year. Below, those new opportunities are listed. We invite you to click on each one and see about expanding your experiences in each the projects they represent.
- CYFAR - Children, Youth and Families at Risk
- Food Challenge
- Leaders 4 Life
- Science Engineering Technology (SET)
- Texas 4-H Livestock and Horse Project - Livestock 101
Programs and OpportunitiesThe Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program offers a wide variety of projects and opportunities. Below is a list of the most popular programs and opportunities for youth to participate in. The is list provide as a reference for you to see what project the program/opportunity is related to and who is the contact person. Most contact information can be found by using the Texas A&M Agrilife Directory. | ||
PROGRAM/OPPORTUNITY | ASSOCIATED PROJECT | CONTACT |
| Friends and Alumni Association | Alumni | Jana Barrett |
| Science of Agriculture | Animals and Plants | Laura Huebinger |
| Citation for Outstanding Service to 4-H | Awards | Kyle Merten |
| Gloria Barron Award for Young Heroes | Awards | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Gold Star Award | Awards | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| I Dare You Award | Awards | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Meritorious Service Award | Awards | Kyle Merten |
| Texas 4-H Alumni Award | Awards | Jana Barrett |
| Texas Leader Legacy Award | Awards | Kyle Merten |
| Texas Salute to Excellence Award | Awards | Kyle Merten |
| 4-H & FFA Steer Validation Program | Beef | Dr. Darrell Dromgoole |
| Beef Quiz Bowl | Beef | Kevin Chilek |
| Livestock Judging Contest | Beef, Swine, Goat, Sheep | Dr. Jason Cleere |
| TAMU Livestock Judging Camp | Beef, Swine, Goat, Sheep | Dr. Shawn Ramsey |
| Livestock Mentor Program/Training | Beef/Sheep/Goat/Swine | Kevin Chilek |
| Career Awareness/Leadership Lab | Career Preparation | Gail Long |
| Quality Counts | Character Education | Kevin Chilek |
| Community Service | Citizenship | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| County Exchange Programs | Citizenship | Jodi McManus |
| National County Government Week | Citizenship | Rick Avery |
| one day 4-H | Citizenship | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Patriotism through Preparedness | Citizenship | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| World Food Prize | Citizenship | Jodi McManus |
| Clothing Board | Clothing & Textiles | Angela McCorkle |
| Fabric & Fashion Design | Clothing & Textiles | Angela McCorkle |
| Fashion Show | Clothing & Textiles | Angela McCorkle |
| Fashion Show Narrator Contest | Clothing & Textiles | Angela McCorkle |
| Stage Design Contest | Clothing & Textiles | Angela McCorkle |
| 4-H CONNECT | Club Management | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Forum | Club Management | Kyle Merten |
| Texas 4-H Management Guide | Club Management | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Share-the-Fun | Comm/Expressive Arts | Cheryl Newberry |
| Texas 4-H Technology Team | Computer Science | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| National Dairy Conference | Dairy | Kyle Merten |
| Dog Show | Dog | TBD |
| Beekeeping Essay | Entomology | Kyle Merten |
| Food Challenge | Foods & Nutrition | Courtney Dodd |
| Food Show | Foods & Nutrition | Dr. Sharon Robinson |
| Nutrition Quiz Bowl | Foods & Nutrition | Dr. Jenna Anding |
| National Forestry Invitational Contest | Forestry | Dr. Montza Williams |
| Dairy Goat Show | Goat | State Fair of Texas |
| Goat Field Day | Goat | Dr. Scott Horner |
| Goat Judging and Bowl Contests | Goat | Dr. Scott Horner |
| Goat Kid Giveaway | Goat | Dr. Scott Horner |
| TAMU Goat Camp | Goat | Dr. Shawn Ramsey |
| 4-H & FFA Goat Validation Program | Goat | Dr. Frank Craddock |
| Horse Quiz Bowl | Horse | Kevin Chilek |
| Horse Show | Horse | Dr. Dennis Sigler |
| Horsemanship Clinics | Horse | Teri Antilley |
| Reining School | Horse | Somervell Cty Ext |
| Roping School | Horse | Brown Cty Ext Office |
| Southern Regional 4-H Horse Show | Horse | Dr. Brett Scott |
| Team Roping School | Horse | Hockely Cty Ext Office |
| Junior Master Gardener Program | Horticulture | Lisa Whittlesey |
| 4-H Ambassadors | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| 4-H Center Summer Staff | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| 4-H Scholarships | Leadership | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Congressional Award | Leadership | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| County Camp | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| District Leadership Labs | Leadership | District 4-H Specialist |
| Junior Retreat Camp | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| Leaders 4 Life | Leadership | Cheryl Newberry |
| Prime Time | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| SpecTra | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| Teen Leadership Connection Program | Leadership | Dr. Beverly Spears |
| Teen Retreat Camp | Leadership | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| Texas 4-H Congress | Leadership | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Texas 4-H Council | Leadership | Matt Tarpley |
| County Youth Boards | Leadership/Citizenship | Dr. Chris Boleman |
| Club Ed | Club Management | Kelli Lehman |
| Meat Judging | Meat Science | Dr. Dan Hale |
| Military 4-H | Military 4-H | Marilyn Prause |
| Operation Military Kids | Military 4-H | Marilyn Prause |
| Outdoor Challenge | Outdoor Education | Derrick Bruton |
| Afterschool Activities | Personal Development | Cheryl Newberry |
| Character Counts | Personal Development | Charla Bading |
| Entreprenuership | Personal Development | Wendy Scott |
| Take-A-Stand | Personal Development | Cheryl Newberry |
| YEA 4-H! | Personal Development | Cheryl Newberry |
| Photography Contest | Photography | Dr. Toby L. Lepley |
| Public Speaking Contest | Public Speaking | Luis Saldana |
| Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza | Rabbit | Marilyn Prause |
| Range and Pasture Grass Idt | Range Management | Dr. Barron Rector |
| Range Evaluation Contest | Range Management | Dr. Barron Rector |
| Texas Section Youth Range Workshop | Range Management | Dr. Barron Rector |
| Longhorn Recreation Camp | Recreation | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| Recreation Team Training | Recreation | Dr. Darlene Locke |
| Teen Rollover Convincer Presentations | Safety | Myrna Hill/Bev Kellner |
| Discover: Scientific Method | SET | Matt Tarpley |
| 4-H & FFA Sheep Validation Program | Sheep | Dr. Frank Craddock |
| Sheep & Goat Youth Workshop | Sheep/Goat | Dr. Frank Craddock |
| Wool and Mohair Judging | Sheep/Goat | Dr. Frank Craddock |
| 4-H Indoor Archery Match | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| 4-H Indoor Rifle Contest | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| 4-H Shooting Sports Camp | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| 4-H Shooting Sports Vol Training | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| 4-H/Jaycees BB Gun Match | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| Advanced Shooting Sports Training | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| National 4-H Shooting Sports Games | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| Texas Youth Hunting Program | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| TPWD/Whizbang Sporting Clays | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| Shooting Sports Ambassadors | Shooting Sports | Dr. Ron Howard |
| TAMU Pig Camp | Swine | Dr. Jodi Sterle |
| 4-H & FFA Swine Validation Program | Swine | Texas FFA Org. |
| Pork Producers Leadership Camp | Swine | Dr. Jodi Sterle |
| American Royal | Various | Kyle Merten |
| Educational Presentations | Various | Kyle Merten |
| FCS 101 | Various | Courtney Dodd |
| Healthy Lifestyles Advisory Board | Various | Courtney Dodd |
| Livestock 101 | Various | Kevin Chilek |
| Western National Roundup | Various | Kyle Merten |
| Record Books | Various | Kyle Merten |
| 4-H Veterinary Science Project | Vet Science | Dr. Buddy Faries |
| 4-H Veterinary Science Skill-A-Thon | Vet Science | Laura Huebinger |
| TAMU College of Vet Med | Vet Science | College of Vet. Medicine |
| Adult Leadership Institute | Volunteers | Dr. Beverly Spears |
| Volunteer Leaders Association of Texas | Volunteers | Kyle Merten |
| Youth Protection Standards | Volunteers | Courtney Dodd |
| Advanced Training in Wildlife & Hunting | Wildlife & Fisheries | Larry Hysmith |
| Bass Brigade | Wildlife & Fisheries | Dr. Dale Rollins |
| Bobwhite Brigade | Wildlife & Fisheries | Dr. Dale Rollins |
| Buckskin Brigade | Wildlife & Fisheries | Dr. Dale Rollins |
| Feathered Forces Brigade | Wildlife & Fisheries | Dr. Dale Rollins |
| National Wildlife Invitational | Wildlife & Fisheries | Larry Hysmith |
| Sportfishing Volunteer Training | Wildlife & Fisheries | Larry Hysmith |
| Texas 4-H Sportfishing Workshops | Wildlife & Fisheries | Larry Hysmith |
| Wildlife Conservation Camp | Wildlife & Fisheries | Larry Hysmith |
| Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Contest | Wildlife & Fisheries | Larry Hysmith |
| Texas 4-H Conference Center | Dr. Darlene Locke | |
| Texas 4-H Foundation | Jim Reeves | |
| Texas 4-H License Plate | Dr. Toby L. Lepley | |
Most contact information can be found by using the Texas A&M Agrilife Directory. | ||
