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Welcome to Delaware 4-H
4-H is the place where learning is fun, whether it takes place in your school, at camp, in your community or at the University of Delaware. There are plenty of exciting adventures that you can have in your community, state, country and all over the world.
If you think that 4-H is just for rural kids, you will be surprised to find out that you are wrong. Delaware 4-H has something for each of the over 36,000 young people who participate in 4-H each year.
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Delaware 4-H News
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‘Kick up some fun’ with UD at the fair
July 17, 2025 | Article by Katie Peikes , Photos by Jackie Czachorowskihis year will be Klaira Wing’s first year participating in a competition at the Delaware State Fair. She’s ready to “kick up some fun,” the theme of this year’s event. “I’m excited to see my friends,” said the 6-year-old Cloverbud, a pre-4-Her from Seaford, Delaware. “I’ve been working on crafts, sewing, drawing and singing.” -
Ag in the Family
July 15, 2025 | Written by Molly SchaferDouble Dels Gregg and Stephanie (Cannon) Knutsen met 26 years ago as undergraduates at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Knutsens run G&S Dairy, one of Delaware’s few remaining dairy farms. Attending the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is now a family tradition. The Knutsens’ eldest daughter, Bethany, a member of UD’s award-winning Soils Judging Team, graduates in December. -
Drug Effects on The Human Brain
June 05, 2025 | Written by Lindsay Hughes, 4-H Youth Development Extension AgentWhat if a single choice could hijack your brain’s wiring, rewriting your behavior, judgment, and even your ability to survive? The human brain is an essential organ in the body, responsible for everything from regulating bodily functions to thinking, breathing, and influencing behavior. It is made up of billions of cells called neurons, which are organized into circuits and networks that work together as a team. These neurons control the flow of information. -
Demystifying Parents’ Role in the 4-H Program
May 19, 2025 | Written by Kendra Harrold, Sussex County Director of 4H Afterschool ProgramsA frequent source of confusion for parents regarding 4-H is recognizing the program's wide-ranging opportunities and its emphasis on experiential learning instead of just academic results. Many parents first view 4-H as primarily centered on agriculture or animal-related projects, but the program actually includes a vast array of activities such as science, health, civic responsibility, and leadership skills. -
Delaware teens travel to National LifeSmarts Competition
May 02, 2025 | Written by: Keith and Rebecca Johnson, 4-H volunteersFor the third year in a row, Delaware 4-H was well represented at the National LifeSmarts Competition, held this year in Chicago, IL, at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, April 24-27, 2025. This year’s competition marked the 31st anniversary of LifeSmarts, the youth consumer education program of the National Consumers League. Forty-six student teams from high schools and various student organizations traveled nationwide to compete in the four-day event. The 2025 Delaware team ended in a multi-way tie for 6th place.
Spotlight on 4-H Projects
Why is 4-H so great? There is no better testimonial than from the youth who are impacted by the diversity of project areas offered to Delaware youth through the 4-H program. Listen to their stories!
Youtube Playlist: Spotlight on 4-H Projects: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=com.synechron.udel.models.functions.SubstrAfter
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4-H Speaker's Bureau
Delaware 4-H Youth Educators have a selection of topics that they are available to make presentations on for community audiences. Please complete the form with the topic you are interested in, and someone will contact you about scheduling the presentation.
Learning at home
Are you looking for research-based at home learning resources? 4-H has many resources in connection with their state’s Land Grant University. Different States have different lessons, so check it out!
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