4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
Skill-A-Thons are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Skill-A-Thons teach critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make decisions every day. Youth who […]
Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2025 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 […]
The Demonstration Contest (Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17) 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 […]
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 […]
Re-Enrollment for the 2024-25 4-H Year – 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 will not be able […]
Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the application instructions. If you need assistance please call the State Office at 302-831-2509 or email de4h@udel.edu. National 4-H Conference April 11-16-2025 – Arlington, VA Open to 4-H Club Members aged 15-19 years in good standing. National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H […]
Looking for an extracurricular activity? A chance to make friends from across the country, and compete for scholarships and other prizes? LifeSmarts is a national quiz-bowl style competition that tests knowledge on a variety of topics.Participants focus on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. […]
Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the application instructions. If you need assistance please call the State Office at 302-831-2509 or email de4h@udel.edu. National 4-H Conference April 11-16-2025 – Arlington, VA Open to 4-H Club Members aged 15-19 years in good standing. National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H […]
Congratulations to all 4-H members who participated in the county judging contests this spring! The top 10 Senior participants in each contest may go on to the State Fair to. Junior members may be bumped up to fill Senior spaces. All eligible members can only participate in two state judging contests. Clothing Judging Kaitlyn Johnson, […]