Sussex County 4-H
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Sussex County 4-H
Sussex County 4-H represents one third of Delaware’s largest youth development program. We invite you to explore our pages, talk with our 4-H Extension agents, and interact with our adult volunteers, known as leaders, and the clubs and programs they conduct to enrich the lives of young children ages 5-19. 4-H has a long and proud agricultural tradition, but in its 100+ year history, 4-H has expanded to include and focus on important life skills, citizenship, leadership, healthy lifestyles, the arts, and science and technology. Our 4-H community has a strong, proud spirit of community service! We’d love to have you be a part of our Sussex County 4-H family!
Stay Updated
Visit the Sussex Connection 4-H Newsletter for updated programs, activities, and news! The blog will be updated on the 1st of each month, but activities and photos will be added throughout the month!
Clubs
5-7 year olds are considered Cloverbuds. These youth can participate in a variety of events at the club, county and state level. Cloverbuds are able to get a glimpse of what 4-H is all about!
8-19 year olds can compete in events at the club, county, state and national levels. These members also take part in one or more project activities throughout the year.
Each club is directed by an organizational leader and a team of volunteer adult and teen leaders. Clubs are supported by Extension Agents and 4-H Educators through Delaware Cooperative Extension. Clubs may focus on any number of project areas and develop their own meeting locations and schedules. Each club has their own unique personality. There is something for everyone in Sussex County 4-H!
Head to Flickr to view our terrific photo gallery of club events and county activities!
Sussex County 4-H Club Contact List
Updated January 2026
Town |
Club Type |
Leader |
Phone Number |
Meeting Information Locations, Dates, Times |
Bridgeville/Greenwood |
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Bridgeville Mustangs |
Traditional & Cloverbud
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Gina Anger Susan DeFord |
302-542-7717 302-858-2112 |
Contact Club Leader for Location Traditional: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cloverbuds: 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. |
Dublin Hill Yellowjackets |
Traditional & Cloverbud |
Melissa Mitchell Elizabeth Podlaseck |
302-542-0589 302-381-9175 |
Contact Club Leader for Location Traditional: 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Cloverbuds: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. |
Dagsboro/Frankford/Ocean View |
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Lord Baltimore Helping Hands |
Traditional & Cloverbud |
Kathy DiSabatino |
302-539-8485 302-381-5697 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Georgetown/Lincoln/Ellendale |
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Clover Knights |
Traditional & Cloverbud |
Kim Elliott Amanda Millman |
302-245-1998 302-258-3188 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. |
County Seat |
Traditional |
Michelle Kirk |
302-875-5194 |
Contact Club Leader for Location, Dates, Times |
Harbor Lights |
Traditional & Cloverbud |
Rebecca Sieber Sara Cunningham |
302-500-2512 302-864-7216 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. |
Laurel |
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Sycamore
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Traditional & Cloverbud |
Krista Wing Melinda Bonniwell |
302-841-1830 302-930-8884 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 4th Monday or Thursday at 6:30 p.m. |
Laurel Leaflets |
Traditional |
Tasha Esham |
302-875-1200 |
Must be a member of the Laurel Boys and Girls Club |
Lewes/Milton |
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Hollymount |
Traditional & Cloverbud |
Amy West |
302-228-7533 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 1st or 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. |
Milford |
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4-H Afterschool at Milford Central Academy |
Afterschool |
Kendra Harrold, Afterschool Director |
302-299-6503 |
Must be enrolled at MCA Meets Monday-Thursday during the School Year from 3:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
4-H Afterschool at Mispillion Elementary |
Afterschool |
Kendra Harrold, Afterschool Director |
302-299-6503 |
Must be enrolled at Mispillion Meets Monday - Thursday during the School Year from 2:20 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
Millsboro |
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Creative Minds |
Traditional |
Louise Thompson Matt Thompson |
410-251-6949 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 1st and 3rd Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Cypress Heart & Hands |
Traditional |
Jodie Gravenor Jackie Waller |
302-236-5541 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. |
Foragers of Hope |
Traditional |
Jessica Schafer |
302-542-8819 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd Monday at 4:00 p.m. |
Sunset Branch |
Traditional |
Dana Probert |
302-747-6357 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd or 3rd Sunday at 4:00 p.m. |
Selbyville |
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Country Clovers |
Traditional & Cloverbud |
Rebecca Johnson |
302-381-4616 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Seaford |
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Seaford Blue Jays |
Traditional |
Garan Callaway |
302-542-8672 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. |
Stateline |
Traditional |
Becky Adams Robin O’Day |
302-381-1976 302-629-7708 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. |
Specialty Clubs |
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Lower DE Archers |
Specialty |
Eddie Sparpaglione |
302-249-0975 |
Contact Club Leader for Location, Dates, Times |
Sussex 4-H Archery |
Specialty |
Bo Waller |
Contact 4-H Office |
Scheduled Fall and Spring Shoots |
Wild Clovers Outdoor Club |
Specialty |
Jackie & Travis Walller Rebecca Arpie |
302-841-1072 |
Contact Club Leader for Location 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. |
Make it a 4-H summer!
The Sussex County Order of the Links is the alumni association for Sussex County 4-H in Delaware. To be nominated as a Link is the highest honor that can befall a 4-H member or leader.
Members of the Links remain active throughout the 4-H year, serving as judges, committee members and event organizers. They serve in many philanthropic capacities on behalf of 4-H club members, clubs and events, including offering numerous scholarships for camps, 4-H overnighter’s and training.
Many Link members are still active 4-H volunteer leaders in local clubs. Link members organize the popular Sussex County Pumpkin Contest and Winter Fun Day.
Our adult volunteer leaders are the engine that makes our national and local 4-H program possible. Thank you for all that you do for Delaware’s children. Below are county some forms that you will find useful throughout the year.
Sussex 4-H Mini Grant Application (Due April 1 and November 1 of each year)
2025-2026 Sussex 4-H Leader Association Officers
- President – Jennie Bradley
- Vice President – Melissa Mitchell
- Secretary – Kathy DiSabatino
- Treasurer – Heather Smith
Beginning of 4-H Year Forms: Due end of October each year
End of Year Forms: Due beginning of September each year
- Charter Seal Report - https://forms.office.com/r/UtSKQeLFPC
- Leaders Association Scholarship - https://forms.office.com/r/xCzxgaUMjx
The Jr. Council consists of Sussex 4-H teens 13-19 years old. This energetic group helps plan and implement countywide events and contests throughout the year. Many of the teens also serve as Counselors for our overnight and day camps.
Unless otherwise noted, Sussex County Junior Council meets regularly on the First Monday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown. Exceptions to meeting place, date and times will be announced via the newsletter and or by direct email.
2025-2026 Sussex 4-H Jr. Council Officers
- President – Declan West
- Vice President – Juliette Anger
- Secretary – Addison Freebery
- Treasurer – Reid Bradley
- Assistant Treasurer – Logan Jackson
- Co-Reporters – Lillie Bradley & Ella Marquez
- Co-Photographers – Keira Fletcher & Claire Denham
- Co-Energizers – Megan Krajewski & Linda Adams