Retirement Celebration for Doug Crouse
Snow Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024 Please RSVP by January 19: Or by calling 302-831-3350 We look forward to celebrating Doug with you! Delaware 4-H
Author Archives: Serena
Top Ten 4-H Resolutions for the New Year
1. Be an active participant in your local club – Serve on committees, give reports, attend project group meetings, attend club activities, help with fundraisers and more! 2. Be active in a minimum of one (1) 4-H project area – Continue reading Top Ten 4-H Resolutions for the New Year
Club Reports
Porter Gang During the month’s meeting, we had a pizza party with hot chocolate, cookies and with crafts. Some of the crafts including shell painting and making snowman soup. Old Business New Business 4-H Events Our next meeting is January 9th, Continue reading Club Reports
Junior Leader Weekend
Open to members who are 13+. Join us for a fun weekend of leadership workshops, stress management, CPR training, yoga and more, Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14 at the NCC 4-H Office (461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716). Drop Continue reading Junior Leader Weekend
Camp Scholarships
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
STEM Exploring 4-H Workshop
Join Twila, our STEAM Team Director in the National 4-H STEM Challenge at the NCC Office on Wednesday, January 24 at 6 pm. Learn about renewable energies and become engineers by building your own renewable energy prototype. Registration can be Continue reading STEM Exploring 4-H Workshop
Delaware 4-H State Indoor Archery Championship
Dover Building18500 S. DuPont HighwayHarrington, DE 19952 Friday, January 19 through Sunday January 21, 2024 The Delaware 4-H, State & JOAD Indoor Archery Championship event will be held again in the samelocation, providing a great central location for Archers in Continue reading Delaware 4-H State Indoor Archery Championship
Foods Judging Training
Join us for the foods judging training on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will be covering what will be on the Foods judging contest and answering any questions you might have regarding Favorite foods. NCC 4-H Office, 461 Continue reading Foods Judging Training
Favorite Foods
Get your aprons on and your recipe books ready! It’s almost time for the 2024 NCC 4-H Favorite Foods Competition! Entries are due to Serena in the NCC Office by Monday, January 22. Email to serenac@udel.edu, fax to 302-831-8934 (and call Continue reading Favorite Foods
Photo Contest
The Photo Contest runs in conjunction with the Favorite Foods Competition. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 22. Please see rules and entry Continue reading Photo Contest
Judging Guidelines
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Guidelines
2024 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
Delaware vs. Monmouth Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm. UPDATE — Tickets are $9 for attendees 12-years-of-age and older. Youth under 12 years-of-age may attend for FREE! 4-H family and friends are invited to reserve seats for this fun event. Area mascots Continue reading 2024 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
Hippology Contest
The Delaware 4-H program held their statewide 4-H Hippology contest at the end of December. Normally held on site at an equine facility, the event was adapted and held virtually this year. Hippology meaning “study of the horse” is an Continue reading Hippology Contest
State Record Book Training
Thursday, January 25, 2024 Are you thinking of starting a State Record Book and would like some guidance on the process? We’re planning on having a training on Thursday, January 25. If you are interested, please reach out to Kaitlin.
Health & Wellness Ambassadors
Now Registering! What are Health & Wellness Ambassadors? Delaware 4-H Health & Wellness Ambassadors are official representatives and promoters of holistic healthy living, including fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and substance use prevention. Ultimate Goals of Health & Wellness Ambassadors: Learn about Continue reading Health & Wellness Ambassadors
4th H for Health
January Edition Fish Crepes: What you need: ● Grocery Store Crepes ● Knife ● Gloves ● Plates ● Banana ● Blueberries ● Strawberries ● Nutella Directions: ● Spread Nutella on crepe. ● Fold into 4ths ● Cut strawberries to desired Continue reading 4th H for Health
State Teen Conference
Registration below! A committee made up of your Delaware 4-H State Teen Council officers has been busy diligently working on the upcoming State Teen Conference. The officer team has designed a fun-filled weekend, and you are invited! Join other 4-H Continue reading State Teen Conference
Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl
Just a friendly reminder that the National 4-H Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl Registration is now open! Please share with your 4-H Leaders and Families. The competition begins January 15th. You can register at https://4-hshootingsports.org/quiz-bowl-registration/.
Agent Letter
Happy Holidays, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. As December is now here and we are winding down the 2023 year, we start to slow down in the 4-H community for a short time before we hit the ground Continue reading Agent Letter
December through February Calendars
Register NOW for the National 4-H Conference!
The National 4-H Conference will be held April 19-24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers 15-19 years old in good standing are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 1, 2023. The application process is NEW in 2023. Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the Continue reading Register NOW for the National 4-H Conference!