Sussex 4-H Agent Letter: March 2017

Dear 4-H Family, Will March come in like a lion?! I know many will agree with me that they are ready for spring and warmer temperatures. Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 12. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour! THANK YOU is not enough to say for all the support that […]

Sussex 4-H County Updates: March 2017

Order of Links Meeting – March 13 at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing Winter Fun Day and planning the Spring Fair.       Robotics Club Meetings – March 10 and 24 at 6:00 pm at the REC Come out and learn about Robotics and other technologies.  Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th […]

Jr. Leader Weekend: March 31-April 2, 2017

Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2017 Junior Leader Weekend!  Space is limited so register early.  Cost: $50.00.  Come, help plan Younger Member Weekend, gain new leadership skills, be on the community service team, and have fun and work with Sussex County 4-H teens.  […]

Sussex 4-H Clothing Showcase: April 8, 2017

Fashion Intent Form 2017 due March 20 The 2017 Showcase will take place on Saturday, April 8 at the Carvel Center in Georgetown. This event allows 4-H members to show their consumer skills or sewing construction skills as they participate in this competition. 4-H members can compete in the Ready to Wear Contest OR the Clothing […]

Younger Member Weekend: April 29-30, 2017

WHAT IS YOUNGER MEMBER WEEKEND? We are glad you asked! With so many families new to 4-H this year, here are some details you might want to know! Younger Member Weekend (YMW) is a tradition that began many years ago. It is open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 to 12.  […]

4-H Legislative Day: April 26, 2017

Delaware 4-H Legislative Day “Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Legislative Hall – Dover, DE Who: Delaware 4-H Members, Leaders and Volunteers Why: *  Promotion of Delaware 4-H *  Educational Opportunity to learn about Delaware’s Government *  Opportunity to Express Appreciation for the Support Provided by our […]

2017 4-H Summer Camps

Delaware 4-H State Camp and Environmental Camp: State Camp Week 1:  June 12-17 State Camp Week 2:  June 19-24 Environmental Camp:  July 6-8          New Location – Mallard Lodge, Smyrna, DE         Applications Accepted Beginning March 1 The 2017–Camp Newsletter and 2017–State Camp Application have been emailed to all Sussex 4-H’ers […]

National 4-H Congress 2017: Applications due May 1, 2017

It is not too early for our 4-H teens to think about submitting a State Record Book for National Congress.  National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in.  For over 90 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments […]