Rockwall County 4-H Events and Activities

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Rockwall County 4-H Weekly update for approaching events 05/21/14



Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Todd K. Williams
CEA-Agriculture/Natural Resources
Adult & Youth


Important dates at a glance!
May 30 – Deadline to register for Ultra Leadership Camp 
June 1 – RSVP deadline for County RoundUp
June 6 – County Roundup
June 14 – Record Book Deadline
June 16-18 – East Region Horse Show


Countywide RoundUp
June 6 – Jones Park, 1107 Laurence Drive, Heath, Texas.  The Rockwall County 4-H Council and the Parent/Adult Leaders are hosting a Rockwall County 4-H Roundup at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year.  It will be held at Jones Park,  1107Laurence Drive, Heath, Texas.  This is behind the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller’s home.  It is a private park.  They are allowing us to use the 15 acre park for fun and games.  The gathering will officially start on Friday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m.  It will conclude at 8:00 p.m.  There will be volleyball, horseshoes, washers, fishing (if you bring your own pole and bait, and karaoke – for those brave souls (bring your own music – we’ll have the microphone and amplifier.  The county 4-H program will provide hotdogs and buns.  Everyone will need to bring your favorite condiments, mayo, mustard, onions, etc. and your chips and drinks. 

We nice a count of all who plan on attending so we can have enough hotdogs.  Please call and RSVP no later than, June 1 so we can have a count. 
That is the number we will use to purchase dogs and buns.

Rain Plans – If it rains, we will move the party in doors, inside the warehouse at the Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Rockwall. We will still eat and watch a movie.  So call and make your reservations today!


Record Book Info & Deadline
Recordkeeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program.
Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually by submitting a Texas 4-H Recordbook.
The primary purposes of completing a recordbook are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect on his/her experiences, and set new and higher goals for themselves.   A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of completing quality academic scholarship applications.

The County Record Book deadline is June 14.  You must turn in completed records to receive recognition of project completion at the County 4-H Achievement in August.

County 4-H Awards applications will be due in the office along with record books on June 14. This is a heads up so you can get an early start on completing your forms. Gold Star, Silver Star and I Dare You applications are available in the office or on the county website. You must submit a record Book to be eligible to apply for a County Awards. Awards applications can be found at http://rockwall-tx.tamu.edu.

You can find out more about the process and how to get started by logging on to 4hreports.com.
There are instructional videos that will walk you through the process.
The District Record Book Judging will be held July 10 at the District Office. More information on this contest will be sent out as it becomes available.

If you have any questions call 972-204-7660 or come by the office.

Shooting Sports Coaches Training for Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun in Crockett on June 28-29, 2014. 

This training is open to potential coaches across the state.
  • Registration will be conducted through 4-H Connect.
  • Look for 2014 D5 Shooting Sports Coaches Training. 
  • Registration opens May 19, 2014 and closes June 16, 2014. 
  • Please pay close attention to the deadline!
  • Cost is $120

The training is scheduled to be held at the Houston County Extension Office, 716 Wells Street, Crockett, Texas  75835.  The phone number if needed is
936-544-7502.

Participants MUST have completed and passed the Background Check PRIOR to registering for the event, so if they have not completed this, they should do so IMMEDIATELY! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Additional details:
  • Registration will cover meals and course materials.
  • Only one discipline certification (archery, rifle, or shotgun) is obtainable per participant per training.
  • Lodging will not be provided for registrants.
  • Event will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, June 28 and tentatively end at noon on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
  • Tentative schedule, what to bring list,  and release forms are attached. Additional details will be sent to those that register.

The District 5 website will be updated with information as it becomes available.


Summer Camps!
2014 ULTra Leadership Camp

June 24-26, 2014
 Stone Fort Camp; 14196 Texas 110; Tyler, TX 75791
Register on 4-H Connect and pay the $127 registration fee.  Registration on 4-H Connect will open on May 9 and close on midnight May 30. Agents who have been assigned are expected to attend and pay for their own registration.   Chaperones are required.
Participants must be active 4-H members enrolled in a Texas 4-H and Youth Development county program in District IV.
4-H Members who are at least 13 as of the June 30, 2014 may register for this camp.
Entries per county.  Each county may send as many individuals as camp space permits. 
This fun leadership camp is also the location of District Officer elections. Contact the officer for more information. 

Multi-County Camp
The Great Outdoors.  It will be held at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star Texas on July 7-9, 2014.
It is open to 4-Hers of all ages. 
A $115.00 (non-refundable) registration fee per person and your camp forms are due to the Extension Office by May 27.
Chaperones are required.  1 per 8 campers of the same gender.
2014 Camp Workshops
Session coordinators need to have a PLAN B in place in case of inclement weather
Sewing                 -               Outdoor First Aid
Shooting Sports                               -               Biologist Skills   -               Canoeing/Kayaking
Junior Master Gardener – Edible Plants – area Master Gardner groups
ROPES Course – stations to be determined – trained camp employees

Camps at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood
visit:  http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu