Borden County Extension and 4-H

06/04/2026

Calling all creative high schoolers!

Texas Tech's Department of Design is hosting a 5-day Interior Design Camp this June 15-19, and there are still a few spots left!

For one week, campers won't just be students—they'll be designers-in-training.

You can expect:
- Mentorship from TTU faculty & design students
- Real-world design challenges used by industry pros
- Foundational skills: spatial planning, design thinking & more

Open to incoming freshmen through seniors (ages 14–18).
$400 per camper.

Register today: bit.ly/ID-Camp-26

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Good luck to Borden 4-H'er, Granger Smith, who will present his Educational Presentation on Cooling the Cloud: The Science Behind Data Centers and Water Conservation in the STEM category on Thursday at Texas 4-H Roundup.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Cason Cribbs, Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winner, who will be recognized on stage at Texas 4-H Roundup tonight!

06/02/2026

Know a Texas student who will be a high school senior next year? Have them sign up for our THRIVE program!

This learning experience is part of our Student Success Series.

Students participating in this program will develop public speaking and leadership skills, learn more about the free enterprise system and hear from engaging motivational speakers. Plus, they’ll dive deeper into digital advocacy efforts and participate in a media training.

Thrive will take place July 31 - Aug. 2 in Waco.

Registration closes July 14 and is limited to the first 150 students who sign up.

Get all the details at https://txfb.us/thrive26

05/31/2026

Congratulations to Riley Redwine with his Champion American at the Buff Branding in Amarillo this weekend.

05/31/2026

Join us 7/7 to learn how to properly care for your trees!

05/29/2026

Join Us in Brownwood!
Mark your calendars for August 2–6 and get ready for the My Preparedness Initiative Camp, an exciting, hands-on opportunity for students ages 13–19 to explore careers in emergency management.
Participants will gain valuable insight into fields such as fire services, EMS, law enforcement, and more, while engaging in interactive activities led by experienced professionals. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to earn their CPR and AED certification, equipping them with life-saving skills they can use for years to come.
No 4-H membership is required, this opportunity is open to all interested students.
Register today at: https://tinyurl.com/DARMyPI

05/29/2026

The 2026 National 4-H Congress event is set for November 27-December 1, 2026, in Atlanta, GA! That means it is time to have all youth who are interested in attending to apply to serve as a 2026 Texas 4-H Delegate at National 4-H Congress.

Applications are currently open and will close June 10, 2026, on 4HOnline. Click the link below to find the National 4-H Congress Announcement with details about the application process as well as additional details about travel, costs, etc. https://tr.ee/vPMpNT

05/27/2026

Get the whole family moving this Summer. Discover 6 fun, simple ways to boost kids’ fitness, build healthy habits, and enjoy active time together. From biking to yoga, there’s something for everyone.

Exercise is one of the keys to keeping your family healthy. Regular physical activity can help kids improve fitness, build strong bones and muscles, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Whether indoors or out...