4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Dear 4-H Family, February is full of important events: Black History Month, American Heart Month, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. It is important to remember and honor those who have had an impact on our Nation and to show our love and appreciation for others. Sussex 4-H February events include: State Leader’s Forum, […]
** 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/ Sussex 4-H Order of Links Meeting Dates Monday, April 9 at 6:30 pm *Discussing Spring Fair Delaware 4-H Foundation – Club/Group […]
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 […]
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 […]
The first fall archery shoot will take place on Sunday, March 11, 2018 – 2:00 p.m. at the REC * Please register for this event by Thursday, March 8 * March 11 is mandatory safety training for any archer who did not take the safety training in the fall and is planning on shooting in […]
The Demonstration Contest is for the 4-H’er 8 –19 years of age. It gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to share what they have learned from their projects. The demonstration should not be more than 15 minutes in length. 4-H’ers must compete in the county contest to advance to the state contest at the Delaware State Fair. […]
Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2018 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 Judging Contests for the Spring of 2018 include: Food & Nutrition, Photography, Wood Science, Clothing & Textiles, Horticulture, Wildlife and Horse Guidelines can be found on the DE 4-H Website and judging training kits are available at the 4-H Office. Please click on the flyer for more information!
Delaware 4-H Legislative Day “Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 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 […]
Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl The Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl will be held on March 10, 2018 at Lake Forest North Elementary. Divisions are available for Ages 8-10, 11-13, and 14-19 as of January 1 of the 2018 4-H year. Questions may come from: 4-H Horse Manuals(blue cover 2015 version): “Giddy Up and Go”, “Head, Heart […]