New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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!
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
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
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
Happy Turkey Month! November means Fall is in full swing and it looks like the leaves may finally be starting to change. It’s a great time to be with family and remember everything you are thankful for. This month brings Continue reading Agent Letter
Porter Gang This month, we started with our pledges and discussed upcoming events, such as our hayride on Friday. We were all very excited to start elections this month. The people elected were Colby for Vice President, Brogan for President, Continue reading Club Reports
LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE YOUR PADDLE! Email Serena or Kaitlin to reserve today! Paddles must be paid in full prior to the doors opening to get the advanced price. LOTS of Amazing Baskets, gift cards and items up for grabs!! Continue reading Last Chance! Quarter Auction
A fun afternoon was had a Kranz Farm on Sunday for the NCC Pumpkin Contest. Thanks to our members who participated! The results are below: Junior Carved: 1st Place Dean White 2nd Place Paige Hopkins 3rd Place Emma Hopkins 4th Place Mackenzie Hopkins Junior Continue reading Pumpkin Contest Results
State Teen Council will also have a decorated 4-H tree for the contest that you can vote for during the event.
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: Archery Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
Banner Contest: 1st Place – Summit Bridge Window Display: 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Kindness Matters 3rd Place – Clover Quest 4th Place – Thrive Tribe
