Prairie View A&M Cooperative Extension Cameron County 4-H

05/11/2021

If you have have or know of a young photographer, this is there opportunity to submit their photos in a 4-H Texas Photography competition. This competition is free to enter for any Junior and Intermediate aged youth. That includes any youth in grades 3rd-8th. Link to apply is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN9z0c-luytzQs-Lf1TeW7EHI-Tqa7SMJPAJGG14cUrBjIiA/viewform

05/11/2021

This is the last week to apply for 2021 Virtual Youth Lab. It's a great opportunity to learn about careers in agriculture and STEM. We will be sending activity boxes to all participants. The program is filled with hands on activities and great guest speakers. Follow the link below to apply.

2021 Summer Youth Lab has extended their application deadline! Head over to:https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HxRWbHL7IhBkt8 to apply for an exciting virtual summer camp experience.

05/10/2021

2021 Summer Youth Lab has extended their application deadline! Head over to:https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HxRWbHL7IhBkt8 to apply for an exciting virtual summer camp experience.

08/13/2020

Cameron County 4-Her this opportunity to open and free. If you have ever had any interest in learning how to code sign up the Athletes for Computer Science. Registration link is: https://www.pvamu.edu/cahs/4-h-with-afcs/

08/05/2020

Afternoon Cameron County 4-H! The 2020 4-H STEM CHALLENGE IS HERE!! Free RSVP below

https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0D4EZ4xtHWtzekJ

06/03/2020

We are excited to announce that registration for the CEP 4-H Photography Adult Volunteer Virtual Training is live.
This training is open to everyone that would like to learn and teach youth on basic photography skills. Please register here: https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvf-igpzIjGNb7x6q6s6NFZx-E9gJ23rU6

Purpose:
Extension county staff and volunteers will learn to conduct a virtual 4-H photography program in their county using available resources.

Objectives:
1. Participants will learn about:
2. Camera types and camera settings
3. Selecting a subject
4. Composition
5. Lighting
6. Photo management and organization
7. Holding a county photography contest

05/27/2020

Besides adding appeal to your yard, gardening can significantly improve mental health, according to aTexas A&M AgriLife horticulturalist.

05/27/2020

The Alvarez family made delicious pork ribs with homemade salsa verde. The boys are just the right age to start learn their knife skills and kitchen safety skills. Great job!

05/07/2020

Scholarship Opportunity!!!!

05/07/2020

This is a great opportunity to learn about a college readiness program that will be offered to 4-H youth soon virtually. Please let me know if you are interested in attending.

05/05/2020

United Against Hunger, a local campaign to provide meals and emergency food for families in need, will hold mass food distribution every Friday in May. This initiative also serves as a hiring force, employing many restaurant industry workers who are furloughed due to the COVID-19 regulations. Thank you sponsors: City of Brownsville, United Way of Southern Cameron County, Brownsville Community Foundation, Foodbank RGV Inc., Brownsville Wellness Coalition and the UTHealth School of Public Health.

Guidelines:
• Two family members maximum per vehicle
• Must bring a photo ID
• Must wear a mask to receive donations
• All donations will be placed in the trunk of the car; the trunk must be clear of any items.

A donation portal is open for individuals able and willing to donate to the cause. Every dollar will go towards food, supplies, and labor for the campaign. Here is the link: https://www.unitedwayrgv.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9

For more information please also see https://www.facebook.com/events/267443551078810/

04/23/2020