4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
All Sussex 4-H members are welcome to attend any Wild Clovers meetings! **If any members are interested in participating in the annual camping trip, they must attend the April 18 meeting!** Wild Clovers 2nd Annual Camping Trip! June 1st-2nd | Location to be announced Fishing, hiking sessions, bonfire, and music! Wild Clovers Second Annual […]
REGISTER NOW in 4-H Online Sussex 4-H Traditional Day Camp (ages 5-10) Location: Old Paths Church, Georgetown Dates: August 5-9 (9am-4pm) Cost: $100 ($25 off per additional family member; 2 kids – $175, 3 kids – $250) Join 4-H Teen Counselors as they introduce all that 4-H has to offer to our youth! Campers will […]
March Countywide Meetings Monday, March 4 at the 4-H Office Exchange – 6:00 pm Links – 6:00 pm Jr. Council – 7:00 pm Leaders – 7:00 pm JOANN Fabrics: March 3 – May 4 (Stores in Dover and Newark) Join Joann Fabrics for their seventh-annual JOANN point-of-sale campaign! Customers can donate or round-up at checkout in […]
Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2024 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 […]
Clothing Showcase Event – Sunday, April 14, 2024 This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their sewing skills, consumer skills, or both as they participate in three areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion, two portions or all portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the day of the showcase to interview with […]
In an effort to promote litter awareness and the work of the 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel to place out in their community. So get your brushes out artists, and work with your other 4-H club members to design a barrel with a creative theme to promote […]
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. […]
Event Date: April 20-21, 2024 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. […]
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 […]
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 Saturday, April 6 (10am-1pm) at the Sussex 4-H Office as we lead workshops and trainings about all things 4-H at the State Fair! As […]