4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
We are pleased to offer Online Registration for the 2025 State Teen Conference for 4-H members ages 13-19. Attached you will find the 2025 State Teen Conference letter and attachments The conference will be held on February 22-23, 2025 at Townsend Hall and the Courtyard Marriott in Newark. Registration and payment is due by Friday, […]
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 […]
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Delmarva Christian High School Cafeteria, Georgetown (NEW LOCATION) Announcement of Winners: 1:00 p.m. (time approximate) DE Member Favorite Foods Contest Application Entry Forms for this contest are due to the 4-H Office by Monday, January 27, 2025. The Favorite Foods Contest is open to […]
The Graphic Arts, Photography, and Computer Arts Contest are sponsored by the Junior Council. This contest is for members 8-19 years old. Class winners will receive $5.00. Awards will be presented at the Favorite Foods Contest on March 1. All entries will be displayed at this event. Exhibits are to be brought to the Sussex […]
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 […]
Lord Baltimore Helping Hands This month we had so much to do, we had 2 meetings! First, we got together to decorate a tree and wreath for Delaware Hospice’s Festival of Trees. That’s always fun! Then we made 6 Christmas ornaments for our Fair entry. Using old canning jar lids and rings from Miss […]
Hello 4-H Families, November brings beautiful fall colors and cooler weather. Daylight savings time ends on November 3, so be sure to turn your clocks back! This month also brings Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. Sussex 4-H was busy in October with the following events: National 4-H Week Window Display Contest Sewing Workshops Archery […]
Re-Enrollment for the 2024-25 4-H Year – Deadline to Re-Enroll: December 1 Re-Enroll in 4-H for the 2024-25 year with 4HOnline.com beginning September 1. Please remember that members will not be able to participate in events until they have re-enrolled and updated their health forms. Anyone not re-enrolled by December 1 will not be able […]
Delaware 4-H Hippology Contest Saturday, December 7, 2024 Location: New Castle Building Delaware State Fairgrounds Register by November 11, 2024 https://hippology2024.4honline.com/#/public/ins_i/evt_2c Check in Begins at 8:30 am Contest Starts at 9:00 am Objectives: To provide youth with the opportunity to blend the knowledge and skills acquired in horse judging, horse bowl, demonstrations and public speaking, […]