4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
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 […]
Includes: snacks, s’more supplies, snuggies, cups, and games. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. Available from your county 4-H office. Proceeds go toward DE 4-H Leaders & Volunteers Cash or checks made payable to University of Delaware Cooler donated by Delaware Farm Bureau
Weather Alert With winter activities come winter weather and the possibility of cancellations. The following are ways we notify the public of weather-related cancellations and postponements: Notice will be posted on the Delaware 4-H Facebook page. If the event required pre-registration, all registered members will be contacted. SAVE THE DATES! More Details to Come! May […]
Cypress Heart & Hands 4-H Club is sponsoring a Food Drive all through the month of February! PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS AT CARVEL BUILDING, OR DIRECTLY TO A CYPRESS HEART AND HANDS LEADER/MEMBER WE ACCEPT DONATIONS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD IN JARS AND CANS. WE RECOMMEND SAUCES, SOUPS, BEANS, HONEY, PEANUT BUTTER, COCONUT CREAM AND FISH […]
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Choosing the Right Words for Your Emotions Sometimes we get caught up with our emotions and say how we feel quickly in a reactive mode. For example, if you feel “mad” check out this Feelings Wheel and determine if there is another adjective that better describes how you really […]
Includes: snacks, s’more supplies, snuggies, cups, and games. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. Available from your county 4-H office. Proceeds go toward DE 4-H Leaders & Volunteers Cash or checks made payable to University of Delaware Cooler donated by Delaware Farm Bureau
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, poem/spoken word, and t-shirt contest. Visit teen.drugabuse.gov to find out information. Participants work will be posted on social media […]