Skill-A-Thons are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology.  Skill-A-Thons teach critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make decisions every day. Youth who excel in county contests may advance to compete at the Delaware State Fair.

Skill-A-Thon Study Guides are available on the Contests page of the DE 4-H website.  We encourage all project leaders and 4-H members to review the information related to the many contests offered, well in advance of the contest date.   In addition to the guides, training materials will be available from your county office and online.  Preparation for the contests is extremely important; learning, researching, and studying should take place over several weeks to several months.

If you have specific questions related to a contest, please reach out to the contest contact listed below.  If you have general questions, or are unsure of whom to contact, reach out to your county
4-H office. As a reminder, to provide accommodations for youth participants, be sure to communicate any special needs to your county 4-H office 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event.

Contest Dates:
Photography Skill-a-Thon Contest – April 16, 4-7 pm at 4-H Office
Wood Skill-a-Thon Contest – April 16, 4-7 pm at 4-H Office
Clothing  Skill-a-Thon Contest – May 5, 4-6 pm at 4-H Office
Horticulture Skill-a-Thon Contest – May 5, 4-6 pm at 4-H Office
Wildlife Skill-a-Thon Contest – May 5, 4-6 pm at 4-H Office

Clothing Skill-A-Thon

Contact: Lindsay Hughes, Lgooden@udel.edu

Horticulture Skill-A-Thon

Contact: Jenny Trunfio, jtrunfio@udel.edu

Photography Skill-A-Thon

Contact: Jill Jackson, jackson@udel.edu

Wildlife Skill-A-Thon

Contact: Kristin Cook, kristin@udel.edu

Wood Skill-A-Thon

Contact: Ernie Lopez, elopez@udel.edu