Agent Letter
Happy June! Summer is about to be in full swing and it looks like it’s going to be a great 4-H Summer! Be sure to read through all the newsletter, you don’t want to miss anything going on with camps Continue reading Agent Letter
June through August Calendars
State Fair Info
We’re looking for Fair helpers! Set up, break down, and many other tasks- we have something for everyone! Please consider helping out! Please sign up before July 1 OR consider being a Host/Hostess! We need 4-H’ers to man the building Continue reading State Fair Info
State Fair Walking Challenge
Let’s Crush It! Get Walking with Delaware 4-H Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 18th and run through Saturday, July 27th. Register by Tuesday, July 16th to receive your code to submit your steps Continue reading State Fair Walking Challenge
Cow Camp
Registrations due June 21 Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 29th, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their own calf if they Continue reading Cow Camp
DE 4-H State Teen Council Applications – Due June 28
Candidate Selection ProcessThe following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates: Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2024. 4-H Involvement – All interested candidates must have or have had Continue reading DE 4-H State Teen Council Applications – Due June 28
Shooting Sports Instructor Training
Dear 4-H Volunteers,If you are interested in becoming a Level 1 shooting Sports Instructor in Rifle (tentative date Aug 23-24), Shotgun or Archery (date TBD) please reach out to Kristin with your interest. This training includes approximately 9 classroom hours Continue reading Shooting Sports Instructor Training
Online Record Books-Zingbooks
Set up your online record book today and add information throughout the 4-H year. Enter your information as you go so all you have to do in August is final touches and submit!
Support Sussex Co Exchange Group
DE 4-H Families Group Cruise (for any DE 4-H family past or present)
April 19-27, 2025 8 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Visiting: Aruba, Curacao and Perfect Day at Coco Cay Deposit of $500 per cabin due at booking. Final payment due January 19, Continue reading DE 4-H Families Group Cruise (for any DE 4-H family past or present)
Support Sussex Co Exchange Group
Agent Letter
Hello 4-H Families! Happy Spring! The pollen count is high, and the weather is fluctuating back and forth but that only means Spring has sprung and Summer is around the corner! This month is a busy one with scholarships due, Continue reading Agent Letter
May through July Calendars
Litter Barrel Results
Congratulations to Stump Corner for their winning litter barrel! And a strong second place is awarded to the Kindness Matters Club for a GREAT first time entry! Well done to both our clubs!
Clothing Showcase Results
The Clothing Showcase was held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the New Castle Building atthe DSF. We’d like to congratulate Michaela Patrick from Stump Corner for being the NCC Intermediate Champion. Well done!
Club Reports
Kindness Matters Club The Kindness Matters Club was out and about in April- working on their litter barrel, going to Lums Pond to learn about net-dipping and collecting trash on Earth Day!
Animal Judging Qualifier Contests
Please use the link below to register for the Animal Judging Contests to Qualify for the State contests at the State Fair. Each contest is being held one time for all Delaware 4-H’ers to qualify. Each county will qualify the top Continue reading Animal Judging Qualifier Contests
Livestock Tagging Dates
May 4, 2024, 8:00 am- 11:00 am Cook Family Farm, Newark (New Castle County)May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)May 28, 2024- 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)
Kent County Livestock Show- Open to ALL DE 4-H Members
There is not going to be a NCC Livestock Show this year. Linked below is the information for the Kent County 4-H Livestock Show which will be open to all Delaware 4-H Members (enrolled by March 1) and all active Continue reading Kent County Livestock Show- Open to ALL DE 4-H Members
Info on 2024 Health Certificates for Youth Livestock Exhibitors
This is info on how youth livestock exhibitors can obtain CVI’s to cross state lines for livestock shows this season- it is different than last year.
**DATE CHANGE** Make Up Judging/Demo Contests
All 3 counties have decided to hold these on the same date. That new date is Wednesday, May 22.