New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
We had a great afternoon celebrating your accomplishments from the last year at our annual Achievement Celebration on Sunday, October 5 at Kranz Farms! We couldn’t have asked for better weather- the afternoon was beautiful! Thanks to everyone who came Continue reading Achievement Celebration Recap
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. 4-H new member enrollment and re-enrollment began on September 1st*. All Continue reading Reenrollment for Current Members
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
University of Delaware Virden Center, Lewes Friday and Saturday, November 21-22, 2025 Register at: https://4hleaderforum25.4honline.com Friday evening (11/21) – Reception & Recognition of 2025 Delaware 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients Saturday (11/22) – Leader learning, sharing and development Workshops to include: · Adding Continue reading DE 4-H Leaders Forum
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
Igniting Your Leadership Spark Save the date for our Jr Leader Weekend. This year the event will be a combined Kent and New Castle County event, held at the Biden Environmental Center in Cape Henlopen State Park January 16-18, 2026. Continue reading NCC & KC Jr. Leader Weekend
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
Registration will begin on Dec. 1 via 4honline Stay tuned for more info!
Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 8:30 am Check in begins ~ 9:00 am Contest Starts Location: New Castle Building Delaware State Fair $5 Entry fee per PERSON will be collected after you register online Registration Deadline: November 14, 2025 Information Continue reading Hippology Contest
The Competition will be on Feb. 8, 2pm, DE State Fairgrounds, New Castle Building
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings How Checking Accounts Work A checking account is a bank account that allows you to deposit and withdraw money, and use checks, debit cards, or online banking to access your funds: Bonus Activity: Play Continue reading 4th H for Health- November 2025
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!
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
Happy October! Sunday kicks off National 4-H Week and our Achievement Celebration! Are you prepared to join in on the fun and social media challenges that State Teen council has put together? With a new 4-H year starting we hope Continue reading Agent Letter
Porter Gang This month, we started off strong with a recap of everyone’s summer and a quick review of upcoming events. We were excited to work on our window display for this year. We all pitched in with ideas and Continue reading Club Reports
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. 4-H new member enrollment and re-enrollment began on September 1st*. All Continue reading Reenrollment for Current Members
Congratulations! You’ve been elected as Club President, Vice President, Treasurer, Reporter or Secretary! Now what? What does that mean exactly? Please join us on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm at the NCC Office for Club Officer Training. This will Continue reading Club Officer Training
Sunday, October 26, 3- 4:30pm Kranz Hill Farm, 616 New London Rd., Newark, 19711 Come out to enjoy the fall weather and showcase your pumpkin decorating and carving skills! Bring your completed pumpkin to our Pumpkin Contest and join in Continue reading 2025 Pumpkin Contest
University of Delaware Virden Center, Lewes Friday and Saturday, November 21-22, 2025 Register at: https://4hleaderforum25.4honline.com Friday evening (11/21) – Reception & Recognition of 2025 Delaware 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients Saturday (11/22) – Leader learning, sharing and development Workshops to include: · Adding Continue reading Leaders Forum
