4-H Happenings Coming Up:
June 16-20: 4-H/MCT Youth Theater Camp, Cameron
June 23: Recordbooks/Jacket Applications Due*
June 23: Recordbook Judging
June 24: Validation, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM or until completed, Hobbs Family Barn
June 24-26: District 8 4-H Surge, Brownwood
June 27: FriYAY Day Camp* NEW NEW NEW!!!!
June 27-29: San Antonio Photography Field Trip
June 27: Validation, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, Leifeste Barn
July 8: Consumer Camp, Georgetown (more info coming soon)
July 9: Bell/Milam AgBusiness Tour (more info coming soon)
July 10: District Recordbook Judging
July 12: RFA Tag In (See below for more info)
July 11-13: County Camp, Palestine
July 16: 4-H Award Interviews, Cameron
August 16: 4-H Open House
September 7: 4-H Awards Banquet*
Cloverbud Friendly*: This means that cloverbuds are welcome to come and participate in this activity. To learn more about the projects in the calendar, find the information below about the event.
Important Addresses:
· County Extension Office: 908 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
· YEB (Youth Exposition Building): 301 S Houston Ave, Cameron, TX 76520
· Extension Office Conference: Meeting Room inside Milam County Annex (OLD BUILDING-where the Office used to be)
· Bea’s Kitchen (Senior Center inside of Milam County Annex): 806 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
4-H State Photography Field Trip
Who: All 4-H ages (including clovers) and all skill levels.
What: Tour the San Jose Mission, San Antonio Zoo, La Villita, and other sites. Night photography on Riverwalk. Private photoshoot with traditional Mexican dancers and live performance. This is a trip NOT to miss!
Cost: No 4-H costs. Families are responsible for their own entrance fees, food, lodging and transportation costs.
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/SignupSanAntonio2025
(Photo Credit: Abbie Basonic- Junior County Winner-Taken on the field trip last year)
Recordbooks
It's that time of year again!!!!!
Have you ever thought about doing a recordbook? A recordbook is good for those who want to keep records of their 4-H career, win awards for resumes, or help you with filling out your scholarship applications. All seniors who complete a recordbook say that it helped them with filling out their scholarship applications a lot.
Dates to Remember
It is best you start NOW on your recordbook!!! It is way easier for all ages now so get started and be ahead of the game!!!
RECORDBOOKS DUE: June 23, 2025
- June 2: Recordbook Registration form DEADLINE: https://forms.gle/vn73q7chgVa5Q1rL8
- June 9: Release of Entries (competitors have a chance to change categories)
- June 10: Deadline to notify change of category (via email: mlholcombe@ag.tamu.edu)
- June 23: All recordbooks DUE and CLOVERBUDS BOOKS
- June 23: County Recordbook Judging
- June 23/24: Recordbooks can be picked up from office to be edited before District
- July 8: All recordbooks due back for District Judging by NOON
- July 9: Award Interviews for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and I Dare You
- July 10: District Recordbook Judging
For Recordbook forms and resources visit our website: https://milam.4h.agrilife.org/recordbooks/
FriYAY Day Camp
Get Ready for Fun at the FriYAY 4-H Day Camp in Milam County!
Milam County youth are invited to a day full of hands-on fun, creativity, and learning at this year’s FriYAY 4-H Day Camp, scheduled for NEW!!!!! Friday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Milam County Extension Office Annex Conference Room (908 N Crockett Avenue, Suite B).
This exciting camp experience is open to all current 4-H members, with activities tailored to different age groups. Cloverbuds (grades K-2nd) will enjoy their own special session in the morning from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while the afternoon session is designed for older youth (3rd–12th grade).
Participants can look forward to a wide range of engaging activities including:
- Photography
- Cooking projects
- Arts and crafts
- And much more!
A delicious lunch will be provided for all attendees to keep everyone energized and ready for the fun-filled day.
Registration is required and space is limited, so be sure to sign up by the June 10 deadline (extended deadline). All participants must be enrolled in 4-H, which can be done at www.join4h.com. To register for camp, visit: https://forms.gle/e952yoi3iPP1zJVm7
Junior Master Photographer
We are very fortunate to have 2 JMPs in our County and 1 more that is almost a JMP! However, next year they are moving hopefully up to Photography Ambassadors!
Would you like to start this adventure and leadership role? It is a fun experience!
See the attached document as well as the information below on how to become a JMP and Photography Ambassador!
The dates for the 2025-2026 Junior Master Photography workshops have been set and are as follows:
Workshop I - September 27, 2025, Dallas
Workshop II - December 6, 2025, Dallas
These two workshops are the training ground to becoming an ambassador. Youth must attend and fulfill the requirements of the JMP program first and can then become an ambassador.
Texas Farm Bureau Student Success Series
Texas students put together the pieces that make up a successful leader through the Student Success Series. Students in 8th through 12th grade can learn more about leadership and networking and grow confidence and personal professionalism. For questions, email youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254.399.5037. Click here to learn more and apply today at the button below.
Milam County Junior Livestock Show:
All rules have been posted on the MCJLS website and can be found here: https://mcjla.org/
4-H Facebook & Instagram:
Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook and Instagram page! We post 4-H Blasts, 4-H contest results and neat opportunities to do in 4-H! Make sure that you “see us first” in your settings. Step 1: Like the Page, Step 2: Click on 3 dots by search and like and then click Follow Settings, Step 3: set as favorite, Step 4: Click on Posts and choose STANDARD, then you will see all 4-H posts when they arrive!
Facebook: Milam County 4-H - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Instagram: milam4h