The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about agriculture in a safe and organized manner and have the full stock show experience through educational activities. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. High School aged members of the 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA organizations from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for the School Tours program. Tour Guides educate school children about agriculture and its importance while sharpening their leadership and responsibility skills. Tours last 2 to 2 ½ hours and are free of charge.
During tours, children will visit a number of areas where they can view exhibits, pictures, demonstrations and take part in interactive hands-on displays. Animal Adventures, the Dairy Center and the Horse Center are just a few of the areas children can visit to learn more about agriculture, and view live farm animals including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry and horses. The Dairy Center is always a favorite featuring milking demonstrations as well as information on the many different types of dairy products. Tours also visit the Family Fair area of the grounds where there are a variety of youth activities including petting zoos, agricultural exhibits and shows.
Youth Day is held on the first Saturday (Feb. 4th) of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. 4-H, FFA, & FCCLA members from all over South and Central Texas will showcase a variety of hands-on exhibits and activities for youth of all ages. Make homemade play dough, have your face painted, try your luck at the fish pond, decorate and devour a cookie, try your luck at roping, and much, much, more!
At noon, SALE representatives join these 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA members to salute the SALE scholarship recipients.
Guests are in for a real treat with the Youth Day Wagons and Wheelbarrows Parade at 1:30 p.m. The parade begins at the Swine Barn, circles the Freeman Coliseum, promenades through Family Fair and strolls back to the Swine Barn.
The Country Fair Baked Foods Contest is held on Youth Day and is open to all youth. Information flyers about the "Youth Country Fair" will be available soon. Please call Sherry Bray for more information: 830-438-7675.
For more information about the School Tours program, how to become a Tour Guide or Youth Day, e-mail schooltourscommittee@yahoo.com
