4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Dear 4-H Families, What a snowy and rainy February we had! I know many will agree that they are ready for spring and warmer temperatures. Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 14. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour and enjoy some extra sunshine! The 4-H world is gearing up with many […]
Order of Links Meeting: Monday, April 12 at 6:00pm – Discuss Spring Fair National 4-H Congress Applications Due May 1, 2021 Delaware 4-H youth age 14 and older on January 1, 2021, are eligible to apply for selection to participate in National 4-H Congress. This award trip recognizes youth for outstanding program/project accomplishments, leadership and […]
Revision to Camp Attendance Policy for Summer 2021 With plans ongoing for an in-person 2021 Delaware 4-H State Camp and Environmental Camp experience, we felt it important to share the following revisions to the attendance policy in light of in-person safety restrictions and compliance with state and university health guidance. Any camper of 4-H […]
The Demonstration Contest (Wednesday, April 14 and Thursday, April 15) 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. Members may choose to give an individual or team demonstration (2 people). The demonstration should not be more than 15 minutes in length. […]
4-H members 8-19 can participate in county judging contests. These contests test the member’s knowledge of a variety of project areas. The top 10 senior winners in each county judging contest can also participate in the state judging contests. More information on these contests can be found on the Delaware 4-H website (scroll down to […]
All Judging Contests are for members ages 8-19 Judging Training Sessions based on these kits will also be available soon! Foods Judging Contest – April 21 Location TBA – Training Kit Information Below Members ages 8-19 can participate in the Foods Judging Contest. This contest quizzes members on their knowledge of the Foods Project. A […]
In conjunction with the Virtual Judging Training Kits, training workshops will be held to review the kits and help members prepare for the upcoming contests. Foods Training Sign up with this registration link: https://forms.gle/TarNDJgn7i1idgzh6 Photography Judging Training Workshops Virtual Judging Training Kit Overview – Register Here by March 8 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:30 […]
Virtual Dairy Judging Training Event – NEW DATE March 13, 2021 – Register by March 10 Members age 8-19 will be able to view and learn how to judge Ayrshire yearlings. You do not have to own a cow to participate in this event or the dairy judging contest. Please REGISTER HERE. More information is […]
For those of you taking the archery project, the Spring Indoor Archery Championship will be held March 26-28, 2021 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Dover building. Registration is through Friday, March 19 and the registration link is found on the bottom of page 1 of the flyer below. State Archery Event Information
The Sussex 4-H Jr. Council Officers are planning a variety of one day in-person events for 4-H members 13 and older for the spring of 2021. Topics will include Leadership, Team Building, Camp Counselor Training, Service Projects, Fundraising and more! The first Jr. Leader Day will take place on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 am […]