4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Congratulations to all 4-H members who participated in the county judging contests this spring! The top 10 Senior participants in each contest may go on to the State Fair to. Junior members may be bumped up to fill Senior spaces. All eligible members can only participate in two state judging contests. Clothing Judging Kaitlyn Johnson, […]
On May 28, the Sussex County 4-H Make-Up Demonstration Contest took place. The following 4-H’ers will advance on to the state competition at the Delaware State Fair in July. Congratulations and good luck! Photos from all demonstrations can be found on the DE 4-H Flickr page! Hanna Holland & Alison Swartz, Sunset Branch (Safety, Team) […]
We are offering a make-up Demonstration Contest for any members who did not participate in the contest that was held in April. The Sussex 4-H make-up Demonstration Contest is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carvel Center (4-H Office). Participants will receive a letter prior to the event with more […]
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 4:00-7:00 pm Sussex 4-H Office Registration is Required – Use your 4-H Online Account! We are offering one more opportunity for 4-H members ages 8 and older to participate in county judging contests! Judging Contests Available: Clothing and Textiles Horticulture Photography Wildlife Wood Science Judging Contests are designed to support the […]
Please use the Online Registration Form to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of competing as a Senior to make you eligible to compete in your respective contest at the Delaware State Fair (you […]
On April 17 and 18, the Sussex County 4-H Demonstration Contest took place. The following 4-H’ers will advance on to the state competition at the Delaware State Fair in July. Congratulations and good luck! Photos can be found on the DE 4-H Facebook page and DE 4-H Flickr page! Raegan O’Day, Dublin Hill (Arts & […]
State Camp Clean-Up – April 13 at Camp Barnes Join the Delaware State Police at Camp Barnes on Saturday, April 13 starting at 8:30am in helping wipe away the winter blues and prepare Camp Barnes for summer! Open to all ages who wish to do some community service and help beautify Camp Barnes. 4-H STATE […]
The Demonstration Contest (Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18) 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 […]
Judging Contests 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. Judging teaches 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 […]
Spring Outdoor Shooting Opportunities at the REC (across from the 4-H Office) 16686 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947 Archery Shoot #2 – Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 pm Archery Shoot #3 – Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 pm Archery Shoot #4 – Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 pm Pre-Registration is Required – REGISTER HERE for […]