New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Happy New Year to you all! I hope your holiday was a great one, filled with fun, families, friends and a little time to just decompress and take a little breather after another busy year. There’s a lot going on Continue reading Agent Letter
Porter Gang This month, we started with pledges, the secretary’s report, and old and new business as usual. We covered things like public speaking, woodworking, and other events. We also took a step away from regular snacks and ordered pizza! Once we Continue reading Club Reports
Congratulations to all our participants- you did a great job! Beginner 1: 1st Place – Skylar Biko 2nd Place – Viviann Mitchell 3rd Place – Jerniya Cline 4th Place – Ava Moore 5th Place – Savannah Hall Beginner 2: 1st Continue reading Public Speaking Contest Results
Recipes Ready? The NCC Favorite Foods Competition will be Sat., Feb. 7 at the NCC Office. Start testing out those recipes now! You can find guidelines and the application form online via the button below. Applications are due by Mon., Continue reading Favorite Foods
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
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
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
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
The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to Continue reading Horse Bowl
Delaware 4-H, State & JOAD Indoor Archery Championship DELAWARE WILL HOST OUR 5th INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS THE EVENT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE 4-H ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP, THIS IS A GREAT WARM-UP FOR ARCHERS IN THE LANCASTER CLASSIC The Delaware 4-H, State & Continue reading Delaware 4-H Indoor Archery Championship – January 16-18, 2026
The Competition will be on Feb. 8, 2pm, DE State Fairgrounds, New Castle Building Interested?
Delaware vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders February 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $9 for all attendees. 4-H families and friends are invited to attend this fun event. It’s Mascot Day where area mascots will join YoUDee to greet fans and participate Continue reading 2026 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
January 2026 Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Practice Kindness Bonus Activity: 1. Day 1 Challenge: Brighten Someone’s Day 2. Day 2 Your Challenge: Be Kind to Yourself! 3. Day 3 Your Challenge: Complete at Least One Random Act of Continue reading 4th H for Health
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
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
