4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
March Countywide Meetings Monday, March 3 at the 4-H Office Exchange – 6:00 pm Links – 6:00 pm Jr. Council – 7:00 pm Leaders – 7:00 pm State Camp Clean Up – April 5, 2025 Join us down at Camp Barnes for the annual Camp Clean Up on Saturday, April 5 starting at 8:30am! Want […]
Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2025 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 […]
Delaware 4-H State Camp Opportunities Online Registration Opens March 1 at 8:00 am Please read the 2025 State 4-H Camp Newsletter for more information on both of these camps! State Environmental Camp at Camp Barnes – June 6-8 for youth 8-12 years old: REGISTER: de4henvironmentalcamp2025.4honline.com This is an experience you won’t want to miss that allows […]
*All Sussex 4-H members are welcome to attend any Wild Clovers Meetings!* The February meeting will be led by one of the Wild Clover members on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at the REC! For more information: Contact wildcloversoutdoorclub@gmail.com and Follow the Wild Clovers on Facebook or SportsYou. Wild Clovers Interest Flyer
Delaware 4-H State Teen Council is excited to announce the 2nd Annual 4-H Formal! REGISTER HERE by March 31. Members are allowed to bring one additional guest. When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Knutsen Barn – 292 PROSPECT CHURCH RD HARRINGTON DE 19952 Cost: $12.00 per person and dinner will be provided […]
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings The Four Pillars of Financial Health! Bonus Activity: Are you financially healthy? The Four Pillars of Financial Health Are you financially healthy? Financial health includes four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan. It is crucial that you actively work on improving the health of each one. Here are […]
Here are some fun and engaging warm-up STEM activities that are perfect for your next 4-H club meeting. Build a Paper Bridge Materials: Paper, tape, and small weights (like coins or small blocks). Task: Challenge students to create a bridge using just paper and tape that can hold the most weight. This introduces basic concepts […]
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 […]
Through funds received from our annual Sussex County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction fundraiser, the Fundraising Committee has made funds available to Sussex 4-H members, leaders and clubs. Each application for funding will be evaluated and approved by the Sussex 4-H Fundraising Committee. Clubs and individuals may not ask for deficit funds or fundraising monies. […]
The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner (July 17-26). It is not too soon for you to begin preparing and thinking about exhibits you will be entering this year, as well as the contests and events in which you will be participating. There are a few changes this year, so read the 4-H […]