Keller 4-H Projects
A 4-H project is made up of three types of activities:
- Hands-on activities: making, producing, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, caring for, etc.
- Organized activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, camps, county judging, project activities, exhibits, etc.
- Leadership/Citizenship activities: conducting, planning, teaching, assisting, informing, organizing, etc.
Alpaca
The Alpaca/Llama project is a super fun project that meets once a month on the third Thursday of each month. We learn about alpacas/ llamas and have many hands-on activities and field trips. We go to both an Alpaca farm and a Llama farm once or twice a year. We meet at WestWind Church off Sarah Brooks Rd. in Keller. There are also opportunities to show alpacas, even if you don’t own one. There is no cost to join the project, but you must be a 4-H member. We hope you will join us!🦙♥️🦙
Leadership & Life
In this project:
We show up brave, not perfect.
We lean into discomfort, not away from it.
We challenge each other with respect, and grow together without embarrassment or fear.
We lift each other up, every single time.
AND we will have FUN!
Shooting Sports – Archery
The Archery Project is a great introduction to archery for those who are new to shooting and develops skills for experienced archers. We generally meet the second Tuesday of each month at Cinnamon Creek Ranch where 4-Hers can rent a bow or bring their own.
Photography
Learn how to use a digital camera, lighting, and other photography equipment to get great photos. You will learn to review and evaluate photos for quality and eye appeal. You can discover techniques in editing and developing photographs for display, competition, or personal enjoyment.
Equine
Learn activities in horsemanship, horse development, and training. You can compete with your horse through breed and event associations. Or you can be the judge as you learn to compete in horse judging! The horse project is a great way to gain valuable experience and skills through engaging activities like showing and horse judging. There are so many great skills learned through this program.
Rabbits
Learn the basics of how to care for a rabbit, including proper nutrition, and you can even show your rabbits. You will experience the full process of selecting, feeding, breeding, and marketing rabbits. You will also learn public speaking, leadership, and community service through caring for rabbits.
Food and Nutrition
Learn kitchen and cooking safety, how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks, and meal ideas to reduce your risk of disease. Learning experiences focus on nutrition, food purchasing, food preparation, food safety, and related careers.
Robotics
Learn how to design, build, and program robots in an exciting and hands-on project. The field of robotics is expanding at a rapid pace, and Texas 4-H is poised to help lead young people into this exciting field.
Veterinary Science
Learn more about animals, animal welfare, and how to become a veterinarian through 4-H club activities. A few things you will learn and do in this project are animal nutrition, handling and restraining animals, helping with animal examinations and treatments, infectious diseases of animals, non-infectious diseases, and assisting with surgery.”
Entomology
Learn about the insect world by studying, collecting, and identifying various insects. Discover how helpful and harmful insects live, multiply, and affect humans.
Horticulture
Students can complete various tasks and even go on to earn Junior Master Gardener certification. Dig in and get growing! Students will explore the exciting world of plants, insects, water, soil, and ecology.
Livestock
Learn the fundamentals of animal biology, health, and care
Gain knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and disease prevention
Develop hands-on skills in basic animal care, diagnostics, and treatments
Build a strong foundation for further education in veterinary medicine and animal science
Explore career pathways in animal health and related fields
Robotics – Combat
Learn how to design, build, and program combat robots in an exciting and hands-on project. The field of robotics is expanding at a rapid pace, and Texas 4-H is poised to help lead young people into this exciting field.