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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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Tips to Keep Young People Safe from Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use
February 13, 2025 | Written by: Karen Johnston, 4-H Extension Agent, PreventionAs parents and caregivers, one of the most important things we can do is help children navigate the challenges they may face when it comes to tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. Open, honest communication and proactive measures can make a significant difference in keeping kids safe and informed. Here are some gentle tips to guide you in this critical task. -
A High Five for the return of the 4-H Delaware State Leader Forum
February 05, 2025 | Written by: Michele Walfred, Communications Specialist4-H volunteer leaders from across the state met in Georgetown on Saturday, February 1, 2025, for a day of fellowship and training - learning new skills to implement at their club levels. -
A Day to Celebrate! S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M.
November 07, 2024 | Written by Twila Parish-Short, Extension Agent, 4-H STEM EducationNational S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day is celebrated every year on November 8th and calls for full S.T.E.A.M. ahead! This day inspires kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. -
Once and always an Ag Ambassador
October 23, 2024 | Written by Molly SchaferFor three decades, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Ag Ambassadors have proudly upheld a tradition of community support. These student volunteers represent the college at special events and provide in-depth tours to prospective students and their families. Participation in the program, which facilitates personal development and networking, has benefitted hundreds of UD students, launching lifelong friendships, first jobs, and careers. -
Delaware 4-H celebrates Diamond Clover Awards
October 22, 2024 | Written by Michele Walfred, Communications SpecialistDelaware 4-H honored four Delaware youth leaders, Madison Johnson, Abby Mast, Murphy McCarroll and Declan West, with the coveted Delaware 4-H Diamond Clover Award. Created in 2014, the Diamond Clover Award celebrates and acknowledges excellence in extraordinary, sustained, and focused service learning by youth in their communities. Delaware 4-H is coordinated and administered through University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.
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!