4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Watermelon ● Over 1200 varieties of watermelon available ● Juicy, refreshing, and celebrated summertime treat ● You can eat the entire fruit – the rind has healthy benefits too! ● Heart healthy fruit that helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease ● Nutrient dense fruit filled with vitamins, minerals, and dietary […]
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 […]
The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner (July 18-27). 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 the4-H department […]
Candidate Selection Process The following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates: Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2024. 4-H Involvement – All interested candidates must have or have had at least one of the following leadership positions in order to […]
4th H for Health May Edition May Flowers: What you need: Knife Plates Flower cookie cutter Pineapple Watermelon Cantaloupe Green grapes Blueberries Toothpicks Skewers Directions: Use the flower cutter to cut pieces of fruit into flower shapes Stick the skewer into the flower shaped fruit Add grapes to the remaining portion of the skewer Stick […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Media during the month of May! Please send your submissions to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu) by […]