4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Dear 4-H Families, February is full of important events: Black History Month, American Heart Month, Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day. It is important to remember and honor those who have had an impact on our Nation and to show our love and appreciation for others. We are very proud of our Sussex teen […]
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. Delmarva Farmer Celebrates 50th year and wants to […]
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 […]
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings How to Save $$$ Let’s talk about how to save money! Bonus Activity: Savings Accounts You can start saving money at home in jars. It’s a great way to begin the process of saving: When you receive money for a birthday gift or you earn money for doing chores, […]
Thriving Model of Positive Youth Development Why 4-H? This is a question we ask many times of our youth and adults. What made you want to get involved and what keeps you coming back? This is the SPARK of 4-H and serves as another of the four developmental context areas of the Thriving Model of […]
*All Sussex 4-H members are welcome to attend any Wild Clovers Meetings!* The next will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 pm at the REC! For more information: Contact wildcloversoutdoorclub@gmail.com and Follow the Wild Clovers on Facebook or SportsYou.
Sussex 4- H Field Trip Oppportunity – Saturday, March 7 Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA Activities Include: Educational Seminars Stallion Avenue Breed Demonstrations World-Class Shopping Family Friendly Entertainment Hundreds of Vendors Selling a Variety of Horse Products for All Ages and Every Discipline Schedule: 5:30 a.m. – Coach Bus leaves from Woodbridge ECEC 8:30 a.m. […]
The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to 4 youth that compete in a double elimination quiz-show style format. Team entry age is […]
Can you imagine how it would feel to have no one remember your birthday? Well, there are many seniors who do, but I’d like to change that. Hi, my name is Ruby DiSabatino, and I want to make sure that Meals on Wheels clients have their special day acknowledged. As my Diamond Clover project, I […]
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, poem/spoken word, and t-shirt contest. Visit teen.drugabuse.gov to find out information. Participants work will be posted on social media […]