Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Happy Holidays, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. As December is now here and we are winding down the 2025 year, the month of December is a bit slower in the 4-H community for a short time before we Continue reading Agent Letter
This is just a friendly reminder that all 4-H youth and adult members must re-enroll every year in 4-H Online to participate as an active member in the new year. **All members must be enrolled and active as of December Continue reading Returning Members-LAST CHANCE TO REENROLL!
Kindness Matters Kindness Matters hit the ground running for the month of October. We attended the Achievement Awards, picked up Litter, went roller-skating for fun exercise, attended NCC Sleep Under the Stars Event, went trick or treating and on a Continue reading Club Reports
February 14 and 15 Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! 4-H members ages 13 and above are welcome to attend! Activities include: Engaging team building Continue reading State Teen Conference
Join us on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm at the NCC Office for the 2025 Public Speaking Contest! Register before Monday, December 1 When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
Winter Fun Day – for 4-H’ers ages 5-12. December 13, 2025. 10 AM to Noon This fun day is planned and led by our county Jr Council members. This year there will be music, games, and winter themed crafts. Please Continue reading Winter Fun Day
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas tree for Friendship House donations will be up Monday, November 24th. Stop by anytime during normal business hours by December 15th and drop off a donation of gloves, hats, earmuffs, ear warmers, and Continue reading Holiday Giving Tree
Join Delaware 4-H in a week-long walking challenge during the Holidays. The contest will officially start Tuesday, December 23rd and run through Friday, January 2nd. Register by Tuesday, December 16th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will Continue reading Walking Through the Holidays with DE 4-H!
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 23. See below for the contest rules and Continue reading Photo Contest
Get your mixing bowls ready! The NCC Favorite Foods Competition will be Sat., Feb. 7 at the NCC Office. You can find guidelines and the application form online via the button below. Applications are due by Mon., Jan. 27
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Photography Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
Registration Now Open! Join teens from across Kent and New Castle Counties as we learn about our leadership styles and those of others we work with, process teambuilding activities, CPR training, and have FUN with 4-H’ers from other clubs. All Continue reading NCC & KC Jr. Leader Weekend
New Castle County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending New Castle County 4-H Day Camp or State Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. Continue reading Camp Scholarships
Time to apply for the 2026 National 4-H Conference The 2026 National 4-H Conference will take place April 10-15, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, the National Continue reading 2026 National 4-H Conference
The Competition will be on Feb. 8, 2pm, DE State Fairgrounds, New Castle Building Interested?
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Why So Fast? What does instant gratification mean? Instant gratification is the immediate fulfillment of a person’s needs or desires. When someone makes an impulsive choice to do something for the instant feeling of Continue reading 4th H for Health- December Edition
GPI Milford, DE Engineering Scholarship 2025 – 2026 School Year The GPI Milford, DE Engineering Scholarship is available to local residents who are planning to pursue a career in engineering. All application questions should be directed to Mike Nauman, Milford, Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
The 4 Seasons with 4-H: Silent Disco Night hosted by State Teen Council Monday, December 29, 2025 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open to 4-H members ages 12-19 and a guest New Castle Building – Delaware State Fairgrounds Entry Fee: Continue reading Silent Disco Night
State Teen Council – T-Shirt Design Contest for 2026 State Teen Conference – Open through January 1, 2026 (for members 8 and older) Get ready to leave your mark on the State Teen Conference! We’re kicking off our T-Shirt Design Contest with Continue reading State Teen Council T-Shirt Design Contest
Hello! I am a 4-H leader in Pennsylvania and New York! Our clubs are doing a Christmas card exchange and we are trying to exchange a card with a 4-H club in all 50 states! If your club is interested, Continue reading 4-H Christmas Card Exchange
