Top 10 4-H New Year Resolutions for 2018

As we finish out 2017, and enter into 2018 as a new year, the Delaware 4-H Program would like to offer the following Top Ten Resolutions for 2018 to help every 4-H youth to be active and engaged in the 4-H program.  We encourage you to try them ALL!!   Top Ten 4-H Resolutions for […]

JOANN Fabric and Crafts 4-H PARTNERSHIP 

JOANN Fabrics and National 4-H Council are partnering to bring more hands-on 4-H programs to youth in local communities across the nation. Through this partnership, they hope to empower more kids through experiences where they can grow valuable life skills and learn by doing, creating and making.  They will engage customers and community members to […]

Agent Letter: December 2017 and January 2018

Dear 4-H Family, Happy Holidays!  December is a month to celebrate the spirit of community and spend extra time with our loved ones.  Many clubs will take part in local parades, collect food for the needy, adopt a family, or go caroling in nursing homes or local communities.  Please be sure to read all the […]

County Updates: December 2017 and January 2018

** All 4-H Members must enroll with 4-H Online by March 1, 2018 to be eligible to participate in any summer statewide events such as State Camp and State Fair ** http://extension.udel.edu/4h/4h-online-information-for-families-and-leaders/ Weather Alert With winter activities come winter weather and the possibility of cancellations.  The following are ways we notify the public of weather-related […]

Santa Calls: December 11, 2017

We have a special treat for our younger members and their siblings! Sussex County 4-H will give youth ages 4 through 8 the chance to speak directly to Santa Claus.  On Monday, December 11, Santa, with help from his elves, will make calls at designated times: 4 and 5 year olds will be called between […]

National 4-H Youth Summits

National 4-H offers a variety of youth summits.  Delaware 4-H is able to send at least two youth to each summit.  Sussex County may offer other funds, if needed for other participants. Please review the following flyer.  Information and Applications for the Healthy Living Summit can be found on the Delaware 4-H website. Healthy Living […]

#4hgivesback

Is your club or family participating in community service activities over the holidays?  Don’t forget to share what you are doing to help our community by using #4hgivesback and making your posts public! See the flyer below for more information!

4-H Winter Fun Day 2018

A fun-filled day for Cloverbuds and Exploring 4-H Members age 10 and under. Come out to make crafts and learn about healthy living! Check out the Winter Fun Day video for more information! DATE: Saturday, January 13, 2018 TIME: 9:30 am – Noon PLACE: Carvel Building (4-H Office) Winter Fun Day Online Registration Winter Fun […]

Public Speaking Contest: January 27, 2018

The Public Speaking Contest gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to write and speak about a subject of interest.  It can be about a 4-H project, hobby, event, community, family or trip. This year’s contest is on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carvel Research and Education Center.  Entries are due to the county […]