4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
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 […]
Judging Contests 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. Judging teaches 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 […]
Saturday, April 27 – Doors open at 5:00 – Games begin at 6:00 Bridgeville Fire Department – 311 Market Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933 Door Prizes 50/50 Raffle Vendors Refreshments Paddles: $10 in advance $15 at the door $50 for All-in Paddle Bring your own quarter rolls; additional rolls will be available. For more information or […]
Spring Outdoor Shooting Opportunities at the REC (across from the 4-H Office) 16686 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947 Archery Shoot #2 – Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 pm Archery Shoot #3 – Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 pm Archery Shoot #4 – Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 pm Pre-Registration is Required – REGISTER HERE for […]
All Sussex 4-H members are welcome to attend any Wild Clovers meetings! **If any members are interested in participating in the annual camping trip, they must attend the April 18 meeting!** Wild Clovers 2nd Annual Camping Trip! June 1st-2nd | Location to be announced Fishing, hiking sessions, bonfire, and music! Wild Clovers Second Annual […]
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 […]
REGISTER NOW in 4-H Online Sussex 4-H Traditional Day Camp (ages 5-10) Location: Old Paths Church, Georgetown Dates: August 5-9 (9am-4pm) Cost: $100 ($25 off per additional family member; 2 kids – $175, 3 kids – $250) Join 4-H Teen Counselors as they introduce all that 4-H has to offer to our youth! Campers will […]
2024 Delaware State Fair Livestock Tagging Dates- Saturday May 4, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am- Cook Family Farm, Newark- New Castle County Saturday May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am- Delaware State Fairgrounds- Kent and Sussex County Tuesday, May 28, 2024- 5:00pm-8:00 pm- Delaware State Fairgrounds- Kent and Sussex County 2024 Delaware 4-H Equine Art […]