4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
Delaware 4-H State Teen Council is excited to announce the 2nd Annual 4-H Formal! REGISTER HERE by March 31. Members are allowed to bring one additional guest. When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Knutsen Barn – 292 PROSPECT CHURCH RD HARRINGTON DE 19952 Cost: $12.00 per person and dinner will be provided […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you love the DE State Fair? Have you ever wondered what you need to do to enter exhibits or contests in the 4-H Building? Come join the Sussex Links on Saturday, April 5 (10am-1pm) at the Sussex 4-H Office as we lead workshops and trainings about all things 4-H at the State Fair! As […]
This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their sewing skills, consumer skills, or both as they participate in three areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion, two portions or all portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the day of the showcase to interview with the judge for the Clothing Construction Contest and […]
Event Date: May 3-4, 2025 Younger Member Weekend (YMW) is a tradition that began many years ago. It is open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight camping experience that is held at the Cape Henlopen State Park camping facility. This weekend begins on a Saturday. […]
Join us for our annual event where 4-H members can visit our State Capital to learn what the legislative process is all about! 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day multiple times as we offer different programs each year. The 2025 Delaware 4-H Legislative Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7. This event will take place […]
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 […]