4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
March Countywide Meetings Monday, March 4 at the 4-H Office Exchange – 6:00 pm Links – 6:00 pm Jr. Council – 7:00 pm Leaders – 7:00 pm JOANN Fabrics: March 3 – May 4 (Stores in Dover and Newark) Join Joann Fabrics for their seventh-annual JOANN point-of-sale campaign! Customers can donate or round-up at checkout in […]
Members of Jr. Council will be planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2024 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 Shooting Sports Hunter Education Instructors Patty and Gary Utley will host a Delaware Hunter Education — Mandatory Turkey Hunter Safety Course for our 4-H youth and their immediate family members. The course will be held in the New Castle building at the Delaware State Fair on March 16th from 8:30 AM to approximately […]
Delaware 4-H State Teen Council is excited to announce the First Annual 4-H Formal! REGISTER HERE by April 1 When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Vanderwende Acres – 22304 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 Cost: $10.00 per member and dinner will be provided Payments can be via Venmo: @Gina-Anger-1 or via checks […]
Clothing Showcase Event – Sunday, April 14, 2024 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 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 […]
In an effort to promote litter awareness and the work of the 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel to place out in their community. So get your brushes out artists, and work with your other 4-H club members to design a barrel with a creative theme to promote […]
Event Date: April 20-21, 2024 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. […]
The Demonstration Contest (Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18) 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 6 (10am-1pm) at the Sussex 4-H Office as we lead workshops and trainings about all things 4-H at the State Fair! As […]