4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
How Does Volunteering Benefit Youth? April is Volunteer Month! We encourage all 4-H families to find a service project and help their community! According to National 4‑H Council, civic engagement programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world. 4-H members take part in a variety […]
Re-Enrollment for the 2021-2022 4-H Year Re-Enroll in 4-H for the 2020-21 year with 4HOnline.com beginning September 1. Please remember that members will not be able to participate in events until they have re-enrolled and updated their health forms. https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in If you forgot your login information, please contact Kaleb at the Sussex 4-H Office for […]
Join us for monthly animal science workshops, organized by the Sussex Dairy Club. These workshops will give 4-H members an opportunity to learn about different animals and industries, ask an “expert” questions, and engage in a fun activity to use what they learned. Saturday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m. (Date Change) Join us at the […]
Links to Leadership Days – REGISTER HERE by November 12 Dates: Saturday, November 20 and Saturday, December 11 9am-2pm at Conley’s Church in Lewes Offered in person and Zoom – Please select one. For youth ages 10-14. Each day will have a workshop in communication, team building and leadership. We will do a craft and […]
Thank you for helping to make cards of appreciation and support for our military! Cards will be made at home or with your club with your own supplies. All cards will be thank you cards instead of holiday cards this year. All cards must be made of 8 ½ x 11 inch card stock, folded […]
Turkey Snack Bags: Materials: Clear Plastic Gloves Popcorn Goldfish Red and Orange Felt Googly Eyes Directions: Line up your Goldfish in each finger of the glove Fill the rest with Popcorn Twist the bottom of the glove and tie it in a knot Glue on googly eyes on the thumb finger Cut an orange triangle […]
65 4‐H members and 1 adult brought their pumpkin/gourd work of art to the Pumpkin Contest held at Redden Lodge on October 23. Participants enjoyed a wagon ride, games, haunted trail, a bonfire and spending the evening with 4‐H friends. Over 100 attendees enjoyed the fall 4‐H celebration! Cloverbud Participants who received an orange pumpkin […]
Delaware 4-H will be holding a series of resume writing and interview skills workshops starting Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent County Extension Office. These workshops are intended for 4-H members who are in high school. Resume Writing Monday, September 27 (in person) OR Monday, October 18 (virtual) Interview Skills Wednesday, […]
Join us for monthly animal science workshops, organized by the Sussex Dairy Club. These workshops will give 4-H members an opportunity to learn about different animals and industries, ask an “expert” questions, and engage in a fun activity to use what they learned. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Poultry with Lasher Lab Veterinarian […]
The 2021 Challenge theme of space exploration takes youth on an out-of-this world adventure and makes connections to the 4-H pillars—STEM, civic engagement, healthy living, and agriculture. The challenge activities allow youth to develop inquiry, observational, and problem-solving skills while they make discoveries and develop their STEM identities. Galactic Quest is ideal for youth ages […]