4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Candidate Selection Process The following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates: Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2024. 4-H Involvement – All interested candidates must have or have had at least one of the following leadership positions in order to […]
On April 17 and 18, the Sussex County 4-H 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 can be found on the DE 4-H Facebook page and DE 4-H Flickr page! Raegan O’Day, Dublin Hill (Arts & […]
State Camp Clean-Up – April 13 at Camp Barnes Join the Delaware State Police at Camp Barnes on Saturday, April 13 starting at 8:30am in helping wipe away the winter blues and prepare Camp Barnes for summer! Open to all ages who wish to do some community service and help beautify Camp Barnes. 4-H STATE […]
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 […]
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 […]
REGISTER using your 4-H Online Account by April 12! “Delaware 4-H Needs You” When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 8:45 am) Where: Legislative Hall – Dover, DE Who: Delaware 4-H Members, Leaders and Volunteers Why: This is an annual event where 4-H members and parents/volunteers can visit our […]
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Media during the month of May! Please send your submissions to Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu) by […]
The National 4-H Congress is scheduled for November 28-December 1, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H Club Members aged 14 and up are invited to apply. Instructions: Review the Delaware 4-H National Congress Guidelines found on the DE 4-H Website Complete your discursive Delaware 4-H Application. Obtain signatures. Scan and upload your application to the 4-H Online National […]
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 […]