4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
4-H State and Environmental Camp Scholarships Sussex County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending State 4-H Camp or Environmental Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. The application below will be due into the County Office by Friday, January […]
Do you love working with kids? Are you interested in learning new leadership skills? Are you a 4-H member age 13 or older? Apply to be a Camp Counselor for our County 4-H Camps! 4-H’ers always say that they looked up to their counselors at Younger Member Weekend or Day Camp. Now is your chance […]
Sussex County 4-H hosted its fifth Experience Extension Day Camp June 26-30 at the Carvel Research and Education Center. 12 youth ages 11-14 were in attendance. Campers got to experience all extension has to offer including lessons on Horticulture, Poultry, Health, Entomology, Agriculture and of course 4-H! We look forward to preparing for next year’s […]
The Fair is not possible without the help of our amazing 4-H’ers and adult volunteers that make it all happen! Consider volunteering to help set-up the building, check-in exhibits, and assist judges. Good help is always needed! We ask that all helpers be age 8 or older. State Fair 4-H Helper Form – Online Registration […]
All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the Sussex 4-H Float during the Delaware State Fair. The State Fair Parade begins each night at 7:00 pm. Your club can be represented or may ride individually. Club Leaders, please check which night you can volunteer and return the […]
Let’s Crush It! Get Walking with Delaware 4-H Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 20th and run through Saturday, July 29th. Register by Tuesday, July 18th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will be awarded for the participant […]
Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 1st, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their own calf if they have one. If a child wishes to participate and does not have access to a calf, they will be paired with […]
**The August Day Camp for 5-10 year olds is FULL** Experience Extension Day Camp (ages 10-14) June 26-June 30 (9am-12:30 pm) Cost: $50.00 – REGISTER HERE Does your child like science, agriculture, healthy living and more? Sussex 4-H is offering our fourth annual Experience Extension Day Camp. Campers will be able to learn what […]
The Delaware State Fair is just around the corner (July 20-29). 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 department […]