County News – November 2024

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 […]

National 4-H Opportunity for Teens

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 […]

Life Smarts Opportunity for 4-Hers in 6th-12th grade!

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. […]

National 4-H Opportunities for Teens

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 […]

Sussex 4-H Judging Contest Results

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, […]

Make-Up Demonstration Contest Results

On May 28, the Sussex County 4-H Make-Up Demonstration Contest took place.  The following 4-H’ers will advance on to the state competition at the Delaware State Fair in July. Congratulations and good luck!  Photos from all demonstrations can be found on the DE 4-H Flickr page! Hanna Holland & Alison Swartz, Sunset Branch (Safety, Team) […]

County Updates: May 2024

Paper Clover Fundraiser at Tractor Supply Stores – April 24-May 5 Tractor Supply proudly began their partnership with 4-H in 2010 and have since helped raise over $14 million through our Paper Clover fundraisers. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 69,000 students by providing them with hands-on learning experiences through projects in STEM, […]

Senior Spotlights 2024

Delaware 4-H congratulates our 4-H High School Seniors! We are proud of each one of you! You have made a positive impact on our program, and we look forward to what your future holds! Thank you to all members who submitted Senior Spotlights below! Carter Bradley – Bridgeville Mustangs 4-H Club Carter Bradley is a […]

Sussex 4-H Make-up Demonstration Contest: May 28

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 […]