4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
2023 Clothing Showcase Intent Form Due April 3, 2023 Clothing Construction and/or Ready to Wear This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their consumer skills, sewing skills, or both as they participate in two different areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion or both portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the day […]
Younger Member Weekend (YMW) is a tradition that began many years ago. It is open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight camping experience that is held at the Cape Henlopen State Park camping facility. This weekend begins on a Saturday. Younger Member Weekend introduces 4-H’ers […]
“Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Legislative Hall – Dover, DE Who: Delaware 4-H Members, Leaders and Volunteers Why: This is an annual event where 4-H members and parents/volunteers can visit our State Capital to learn what the legislative process is all about! 4-H’ers can participate […]
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Media during the month of May! Please send your submissions to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu) by […]
Sussex 4-H Exchange Quarter Auction Saturday, April 29 – Doors open at 5:00 – Games begin at 6:00 Bridgeville Fire Department – 311 Market Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933 Door Prizes 50/50 Raffle Vendors Refreshments $10.00 paddle – extras for $5.00 Bring your own quarter rolls; additional rolls will be available. For more information or 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 95 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and […]
Seniors: (The top 10 Seniors are eligible to participate at the State Foods Judging Contest) Ella Marquez – Dublin Hill Janet Shultie – Seaford Blue Jays Addison Freebery – Hollymount Lillie Bradley – Bridgeville Mustangs Meredith Timmons – Stateline Carter Bradley – Bridgeville Mustangs Dakota Carmona – Harbor Lights Cameron Hale – Bridgeville Mustangs Claire […]
Fifty-five young chefs and bakers traveled to the Sussex Tech High School on February 18, carrying a prepared recipe and place setting. All were excited to showcase their foods knowledge and cooking skills. Each contestant was interviewed by a judge who had critiqued their recipe and menu in advance. Judges sample, evaluate the prepared dish […]
Hollymount – Gianna Joella, Reporter At our February Hollymount meeting, we held our own Favorite Foods Contest! After our usual singing and dancing and our business meeting, those participating in the contest set their dishes and table settings up at the front of the room. Those who were not participating in the Favorite Foods Contest […]
Do you love the DE State Fair? Have you ever wondered what you need to do to enter exhibits or contests in the 4-H Building? Come join the Sussex Links on March 11 (10am-2pm) at the Sussex 4-H Office as we lead workshops and trainings about all things 4-H at the State Fair! As you […]