Author Archives: Serena
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!
Holiday Giving Tree
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas tree for Friendship House donations will be up right after Thanksgiving in the New Castle office. Stop by anytime during normal business hours by December 14th and drop off a donation of Continue reading Holiday Giving Tree
Winter Fun Day
Register today for Winter Fun Day! This fun day is planned and led by our county Jr Council members and is for 4-H’ers ages 5-12. This year there will be music, games, food, and winter themed crafts. Register by December Continue reading Winter Fun Day
Club Reports
Holy Angels In our meeting we did a STEM project to make a Thanksgiving table to hold a can of cranberry sauce. We used 6 index cards and scotch tape. Each of our pairs of 2 came up with a Continue reading Club Reports
Holiday Plogging Challenge
DE 4-H is sponsoring a special holiday Plogging competition (Picking up litter while walking or jogging)! The top three largest amounts of trash collected will receive Amazon gift card prizes- $100, $50 and $25 will be awarded. Plog anytime from November Continue reading Holiday Plogging Challenge
Junior Leader Weekend
Open to members who are 13+. Join us for a fun, teambuilding and leadership weekend! Register via the “Events” tab in your profile in 4honline. If you have any questions or difficulty finding the reg page, please contact Serena.
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
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
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
Favorite Foods
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want to prepare for the annual 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 Entry Form is now available! See below. 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 Continue reading Photo Contest
State Teen Conference
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 members from Continue reading State Teen Conference
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
4th H for Health- December Edition
Christmas Tree Cucumber Sandwiches: What you need: ● Gloves ● Knife ● Board ● Christmas Tree Sandwich Cutter ● Cucumbers ● White Bread ● Cream Cheese ● Yellow Cherry Tomato Directions: ● Put gloves to prepare food ● Cut out Continue reading 4th H for Health- December Edition
Join the DE 4-H STEAM Team!
The STEAM Team is here to provide lessons, activities, curriculum support for Delaware teachers, leaders, afterschool programs and 4-H communities. Our overall goal is to teach youth leadership skills and STEAM-themed topics to bring back to their communities. BECOME A Continue reading Join the DE 4-H STEAM Team!
Healthy Fruits and Vegetables We Should All Eat
The Delaware 4-H Program joins in partnership with GOLO, the pioneering wellness solutions company, to promote and provide important information on vegetables and fruits we should all eat to be healthier. We appreciate the monetary support of GOLO to our 4-H program Continue reading Healthy Fruits and Vegetables We Should All Eat
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
Agent Letter
Happy Turkey Month! November means fall is in full swing and the colors outside are (finally!) beautiful. It’s a great time to be with family and remember everything you are thankful for. This month brings Daylight Savings, Election Day, Veteran’s Continue reading Agent Letter
Quarter Auction- THIS FRIDAY!!
Some items up for grabs are dinner and a movie for a family of 4, various restaurant gift certificates, kitchen gadgets, UD football tickets, wine baskets, tickets to Longwood Gardens, baby shower basket and many more! Paddles are $25.00 in Continue reading Quarter Auction- THIS FRIDAY!!
