4-H Weekly Blast
All events are on the 4-H Website! Add them to your calendar by clicking HERE
June 1-5: Texas 4-H Roundup
June 5-6: Photography Ambassador Training
June 9-11: D8 4-H Surge/District Officer Elections
June 12: State Validation, 7:30-9:30am, Hobbs Family Barn, Thorndale
June 15: Deadline to change categories for Recordbook
June 15-20: Theater Camp
June 15-16: D8 Horse Show
June 19: State Validation, 7:30-9:30am, Leifestes Family Barn, Cameron
June 19: Rockdale Fair Turkey (HENS ONLY) Order Pick Up, 3-5pm, RFA Home Demo Building
June 22: Club Manager Training, 5:30pm, Extension Office
June 22: Recordbook Judging, 6:30pm, Extension Office
June 22: Recordbooks due to the Extension Office
June 22/23: Recordbooks not up for Awards will be able to be picked up at the Office for editing before district (Awards recordbooks can be picked up after awards judging on June 25th)
June 25: Milam County 4-H Awards Judging, Morning, Extension Office
June 26: FriYAY Day Camp, 8am-12pm (cloverbuds), 1pm-5pm (3-12th grades)
July 6-10: 4-H Aperture Camp (Photography Camp), Brownwood
July 7: All recordbooks going to district due back by noon to the Extension Office
July 9: D8 Recordbook Judging
July 19-22: Texas 4-H Congress
July 24-26: State 4-H Photography Field Trip, San Antonio*
August 15: 4-H Open House, Annex*
September 13: 4-H Awards Ceremony
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
- "Annex"/Extension Office Conference: Meeting Room inside Milam County Annex (OLD BUILDING-where the Office used to be)
- "Annex"/Bea’s Kitchen (Senior Center inside of Milam County Annex): 806 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
- WIC Kitchen- Meeting room in Extension Office Building (down the hallway from Extension Office door)
ROCKDALE FAIR DATES
Please check the website for DATES and DEADLINES for Rockdale Fair! We will update the calendar above soon with those dates! https://milam.4h.agrilife.org/rockdale-fair/
- May 15: Rockdale Fair Broiler Orders Due
- May 15: Rockdale Fair Turkey Orders Due
- June 19: Rockdale Fair Turkey (HENS ONLY) Order Pick Up, 3-5pm, RFA Home Demo Building
- September 4: Rockdale Fair Broiler Pick Up, 12-2pm, RFA Home Demo Building
- September 14: Rockdale Fair Breeding Beef Heifer entries postmarked
- September 14: Rockdale Fair Ag Mechanics Entries Due
- September 14: Rockdale Fair Baked Goods Entries Due
- October 4: Rockdale Fair Cleanup/Setup Day, 1:30-4:30pm
- October 11: Rockdale Fair Cleanup/Setup Day, 1:30-4:30pm
- October 14-17, 2026: Rockdale Fair
- October 13-14, 2026: Rockdale Fair-Home Economics Division
- November 11: Rockdale Fair Thank you Notes drop off, 4-6pm, RFA Livestock Office or postmarked by November 13th.
- December 8/9: Rockdale Fair Picture and Delivery Confirmation card pick up, 4-6pm, RFA Livestock Office
- January 11: Picture Confirmation card and picture delivery deadline
🐄 State Validation Days – Mark Your Calendars! 🐖
It’s time to get your projects ready for the next step! State Validation is just around the corner, and we’ve got two opportunities scheduled to make it convenient for everyone.
📍 Friday, June 12
Hobbs Family Barn – Thorndale
4601 County Road 426, Thorndale, TX
📍 Friday, June 19
Leifeste Barn – Cameron
1896 County Rd. 255 Loop, Cameron, TX
⏰ Time: 7:30 – 9:30 AM
(or until all exhibitors with tag orders have been completed)
Who Needs to Attend?
This validation is required for:
- All steers planning to attend major shows
- Heifers, sheep, goats, and pigs intending to show at State Fair or Heart of Texas
Important Reminder:
A parent or guardian must be present at the time of validation in order for the project to be processed.
4-H Recordbooks Dates and Deadlines
- May 29: Recordbook Registration form DEADLINE (Intent to complete): https://forms.gle/uouLbEsbjNVMtJ119
- June 1: Release of Entries (competitors have a chance to change categories)
- June 15: Deadline to notify change of category (via email: mlholcombe@ag.tamu.edu)
- June 22: All recordbooks DUE and CLOVERBUDS BOOKS
- June 22: County Recordbook Judging
- June 22/23: Recordbooks can be picked up from office to be edited before District
- July 7: All recordbooks due back for District Judging by NOON
- July 9: District Recordbook Judging
Please see the Milam County 4-H Website for Recordbook forms and information on recordbooks:
https://milam.4h.agrilife.org/recordbooks/
Please note: The May 29th deadline is just a "Intent to turn in a recordbook" so we can see who is submitting a recordbook for this year. It helps us know what categories are being filled so we do not have too many people turning in books in the same age and category.
🏈 Gearing Up for Greatness Sports Gear Drive 🎾
Clean out those closets and help local kids get in the game! ⚾🏀🥎
Cameron 4-H member Jett Vaculin is coordinating the “Gearing Up for Greatness” Sports Gear Drive to collect new or gently used sports equipment for youth in our community. Donations will help provide opportunities for kids to stay active, build confidence, learn teamwork, and enjoy the sports they love.
Items can be dropped off June 1-6 at Cameron Farm & Ranch during normal business hours.
Accepted items may include:
- Balls and sporting equipment
- Bats and gloves
- Helmets and pads
- Cleats and athletic gear
- Tennis, softball, baseball, football, basketball, and other sports equipment
Every donated item helps put opportunity into the hands of a young athlete. Think of it as turning garage shelf “benchwarmers” into game-day heroes. 🌟
For questions, contact Jett Vaculin at (254) 314-6047.
Thank you for supporting our youth and helping them gear up for greatness!
State Photography Workshop- July 24-26
San Antonio 4-H Photography Trip | July 25–26, 2026
Pack your camera, charge those batteries, and get ready for a photography experience that feels more like a story unfolding frame by frame. Our upcoming trip to San Antonio is designed for every kind of photographer—from first-time shutter-clickers to seasoned pros.
Over two unforgettable days, 4-H members will explore some of San Antonio’s most iconic and colorful locations. Wander through historic missions, stroll vibrant streets like La Villita, and soak in the beauty of the Botanical Gardens. Then, as the sun sets, the real magic begins.
Participants will learn night photography techniques along the famous Riverwalk—capturing glowing reflections and light trails that turn ordinary scenes into glowing works of art.
The adventure continues with a photography scavenger hunt at Market Square, where creativity meets competition (and yes… there’s a sombrero prize waiting for a lucky winner!).
One of the highlights of the trip will be an exclusive private photoshoot featuring traditional Mexican dancers, complete with a live performance—offering a rare chance to capture movement, culture, and color in action.
✨ Details at a glance:
- 📅 July 25–26, 2026
- 📍 San Antonio, Texas
- 👥 Open to ALL 4-H members, ALL ages & skill levels
- 💵 No 4-H participation fee
- 🚗 Families are responsible for lodging, meals, and transportation
- SIGN UP HERE
This is more than a trip—it’s a chance to build skills, make memories, and see the world through a new lens. Don’t miss it!
Texas 4-H Center Camps
We are excited to share that our 4-H Summer Camp programs are already open for registration, giving families an early jump on planning an unforgettable summer! Registration is now open on our website. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Texas 4-H Conference Center Speciality Camps
Ag Discovery – July 12 – 16, 2026 – Ages 12 – 18
Youth will travel from the Texas 4-H Center to Stephenville for an immersive experience at Tarleton State University. While there, they will explore diverse agricultural career paths through hands-on sessions in animal production, meat science, nutrition, and research innovation. Campers will tour university facilities, interact with faculty and professionals, and see real-world applications of agriculture in action. This experience helps youth connect their interests to future education and career opportunities in the agricultural industry. Evenings will be filled with dances, Camp Olympics, and campfires, creating a fun and memorable camp experience.
Teen Adventure Camp – July 19 – 24, 2026 – Ages 13 – 18
This six-day camp is packed with amazing activities including activities on Lake Brownwood, mountain biking in the hills, fishing, Outdoor Education, Ropes Course & Teambuilding, as well as Sports and Games. Come connect with other teens around the campfire and see why Texas is home to high adventure. There will also be dances/pool activities/rec-time and of course campfires.
MyPI Program
Do you want a way to build skills, help your community, enhance your college applications, potentially get CTE hours?
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery Unit is offering a class, open to youth between the ages of 13 and 19.
Beginning in 2025, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a four-time national award-winning youth preparedness, leadership and educational outreach program known as MyPI (My Preparedness Initiative) for teenagers across Texas. MyPI Texas is a component of the National Youth Preparedness Initiative (MyPI National), a partnership of 37 states and 3 US territories, delivering an innovative, engaging, and comprehensive curriculum for teenagers that will enable profound impact on emergency preparedness for households and communities in addition to youth leadership characteristics across the nation.
If this is something you would be interested in, please fill out form. We will need 10 students to form a class. Once we have enough to begin a class, we will contact you regarding a class time.
Learn more about the program by clicking on the brochures below, follow this LINK to the website, or contact Danny Hale, DAR Specialist at d.hale@ag.tamu.edu
Farm Bureau Photography Contest
Snap a photo of rural Texas. Send it in to our photo contest. And you could take home a cash prize! Entries are due June 1.
Complete list of rules, eligibility and prizes: https://txfb.us/photocontest26
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 and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Instagram: milam4h
WEBSITE UPDATED!
We are working on updating the website so it has all the current activities and dates! We also now have a calendar of events on the website! Take a look! Missed 4-H Open House?? No worries! We have majority of the flyers on the website!