4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
In honor of World Mental Health Day falling this month, let’s explore YOUR mental health! The moment many of us have been eagerly awaiting – the start of Fall — has finally arrived! As humans, our overall wellbeing is intricately tied to nature. The amount of daylight we experience, time spent in green and blue […]
Dress up in your best FAMILY FRIENDLY costumes during the Sussex 4-H Pumpkin Contest on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Register at the event! Categories: Cloverbud (ages 5-7) Youth (ages 8-12) Teen (ages 13-18) Adult (19 and older) Group Theme: 2 or more people any age! All category winners will receive a prize!
Are you an officer in your 4-H club? Do you want to learn more about your new officer position? This workshop is for you! Members will learn what it means to be Club President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Reporter. The workshops will begin promptly at 6:30pm. REGISTER in 4-H ONLINE or contact Kaleb Scott […]
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 National Association of Conservation Districts’ (NACD) National Conservation Poster Contest provides students with an opportunity to share their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues. It also highlights the educational outreach efforts of conservation districts and their state conservation associations, auxiliaries and/or agencies. Locally sponsored by the New Castle, Kent, and Sussex […]
Re-Enrollment for the 2024-25 4-H Year – Begins September 1 – Deadline to Re-Enroll: December 1 Re-Enroll in 4-H for the 2024-25 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. Anyone not re-enrolled by December 1 […]
DE 4-H Families Group Cruise (for any DE 4-H family past or present) April 19-27, 2025 8 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Visiting: Aruba, Curacao and Perfect Day at Coco Cay Deposit of $500 per cabin due at booking. Final payment due January 19, 2025 Rates […]
County Record Books – Due the end of August Sussex County Record Books are due at the end of August. Contact your club leader for specific date due to them. Members may use record book online recording system or the fillable templates. Information on both of these methods can be found on the DE 4-H […]
The Fair is not possible without the help of our amazing 4-H’ers and adult volunteers that make it all happen! Consider volunteering to help set-up the building, check-in exhibits, and assist judges. Good help is always needed! We ask that all helpers be age 8 or older. State Fair 4-H Helper Form – Registration Throughout […]
Let’s Crush It! Get Walking with Delaware 4-H Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 18th and run through Saturday, July 27th. Register by Tuesday, July 16th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will be awarded for the participant […]