County Archery Shoot Results

On Sunday, June 12, twenty-six Sussex 4-H members took part in our County Archery Shoot.  A special thanks to Dr. Bill Campbell and Bo Waller for leading this event.  We appreciate all adults who helped and all participants who waited patiently in the heat and wind!  All participants received a ribbon and the first place […]

Agent Letter: June/July 2016

Dear 4-H Family, WOW! May was a busy month!  Livestock Tagging, Legislative Day, Hopkins Farm Tour and the 63rd annual Sussex County Horse Show.  All events and activities were a success due to all who helped plan, implement, and take part in these events.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication!   Congratulations to […]

Rita Lofland: 20 Years of Service

Happy Retirement Rita Lofland! Thank you for 20 years of Service to Sussex County 4-H Rita Lofland joined 4-H at the age of eight when she became a Peach Blossom 4-H’er in Kent County.  Her parents, Bobby and Ruth Ann Messick were the club leaders.  She was active in the Fashion Revues, Ready Foods, Talent […]

4-H Grows True Leaders Campaign

National 4-H Council is excited to launch the  4-H Grow True Leaders Campaign to empower this generation of youth with encouragement and real opportunities to lead.  Today, thanks to the Cooperative Extension system, 4-H empowers nearly 6 million young people nationally to be True Leaders.  The campaign launched in April and will run through the […]

Delaware State Fair Volunteers Needed

2016 Delaware State Fair – A Slice of Summer Fun! – July 21-30 The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner and excitement is building as 4-H members get ready to exhibit and showcase their 4-H project work. The 4-H Department Handbook is now available on the Delaware State Fair website and you can enter entries online until the […]

Only ONE Spot Left to Ride the Fair Float!

STATE FAIR 4-H FLOAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the Sussex 4-H Float during the Delaware State Fair.  The State Fair Parade begins each night at 7:00 pm.  Your club can be represented or may ride individually.  Check which night you can volunteer […]

Sussex Archery Contest: June 12, 2016

When: Sunday, June 12, 2016 Time:  1:00 pm ENTRY DEADLINE June 9!  (the last archery shoot before the State Fair competition) Archery County Registration Form  Qualifications:  Youth ages 8 to 19 in 4-H Archery Clubs or other 4-H Shooting Sports activities.  Participants must have been through 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Training at camp, club or […]

The Flamingos are Flocking AGAIN!

You’ve Been FLOCKED! The Sussex County 4-H Exchange Trip Committee is conducting this fundraiser to help support their exchange with Wisconsin.  If you are interested in participating call the 4-H office or email Tammy Schirmer to set up your flocking. These mysterious birds will migrate to the yard you have requested, where they will roost […]

Georgetown Day Camp: August 9-12

Camp Description: This day camp is designed for children ages 5-10. Each day campers will be participating in classes that include Food Preparation and Nutrition, Arts and Crafts, Environmental Education, Recreation, etc. All activities will be hands on, creating a fun atmosphere that children will love. Other activities will be organized recreation, songs and much […]

County Judging Contest Results

Clothing Judging Senior 1.   Rebecca Arpie – Cypress Heart & Hands 2.  Angela Lagano – Country Clovers 3.  Destiny Carmona – Harbor Lights Junior 1.  Diamond Carmona – Harbor Lights 2.  Dakota Carmona – Harbor Lights 3.  Ainsley West – Harbor Lights Horticulture Judging Senior 1.  Jenna Anger – Bridgeville Mustangs 2.  Collin Cunningham […]