4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
The annual Equine Art Contest provides 4-H Youth an outlet to express their creative talents each spring. Entries must include the image of a horse or horses, ponies, donkeys or mules. Equine Art Contest Rules and Application
National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. Since 1922, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across […]
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 […]
The Delaware 4-H program recently held their annual State 4-H Horse Bowl. 15 teams comprised of youth ages 8-19 participated in the equine knowledge-based quiz bowl competition held at Lake Forest North Elementary in Felton, Delaware. The Delaware 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, a group composed of 4-H volunteers from all three Delaware counties that are […]
Delaware 4-H State Camp Opportunities Online Registration Opens March 1 at 8:00 am Please read the 2025 State 4-H Camp Newsletter for more information on both of these camps! State Environmental Camp at Camp Barnes – June 6-8 for youth 8-12 years old: REGISTER: de4henvironmentalcamp2025.4honline.com This is an experience you won’t want to miss that allows […]
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 […]
The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner (July 17-26). 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 the 4-H […]
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 […]
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 […]