4-H Science Clubs

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4-H CAPITAL science clubs provide hands-on, project-based learning experiences for youth in Travis County. Programs are offered in afterschool settings and are designed to build curiosity, confidence, and real-world science skills through agriculture, environmental science, and outdoor learning.

About 4-H Science Clubs

4-H CAPITAL science clubs are offered through afterschool programs at select Title I schools in Travis County, including campuses participating in ACE afterschool programming.
Our curriculum aligns with 4-H national standards and TEKS and is delivered through a project-based learning model. AmeriCorps instructors work with 4-H CAPITAL staff to design lessons that reflect student interests, instructor strengths, and campus needs. As a result, each club experience is tailored to the students it serves.

Urban Farm Science

Urban Farm Science programs introduce youth to agriculture, animal science, and food systems through hands-on learning experiences. Students develop confidence and responsibility as they care for animals and explore how agricultural systems connect to everyday life.

Fall semester only · Limited availability · Grades 3–5 and 6–8 Students care for and work with livestock while learning about animal anatomy, veterinary science, domestication, and urban agriculture.

Participate in daily animal care and handling
Learn principles of animal husbandry and showmanship
Prepare for the Travis County Youth Show (TCYS)

This program includes participation in a fall clinic and the Travis County Youth Show, where students may compete alongside other youth from across the county.

Natural Resources

Natural Resources programs help youth explore the environment, understand ecological systems, and develop a sense of stewardship for the natural world.

Spring and summer only · Limited availability · Grades 3–5 and 6–8 Students build practical skills related to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.
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