New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Come join new (and seasoned) 4-H volunteers from across Delaware for our annual “4-H New Leader Training” being held on Saturday, May 6th from 9am-Noon at the Kent County Cooperative Extension Office in Dover. Get comfortable with some of the Continue reading New Leader Training
Want to help the environment while improving your physical wellness? Join Delaware 4-H and Consequence of Habit in plogging, an activity that combines jogging and picking up litter. Throughout the year, we are hosting multiple plogging campaigns, where you can Continue reading Plogging for a Purpose Event
Please join us for Camp Barnes Clean up on Saturday, April 22nd starting at 8:30am at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford, DE 19945! There are a variety of different jobs that need to be done before camp opens for Continue reading Camp Clean Up
The 46th AG Day is Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. It is a community event hosted by the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Cooperative Extension has a long-standing presence at Ag Day Continue reading Ag Day
Welcome to the end of 2022 as we wrap up a busy year of 4-H activities in our clubs and programs across Delaware! As we continue to emerge from these last two challenging years, we felt it important to gather Continue reading 2023 Leaders Forum
Welcome to the end of 2022 as we wrap up a busy year of 4-H activities in our clubs and programs across Delaware! As we continue to emerge from these last two challenging years, we felt it important to gather Continue reading State Leaders Forum
November 29, 2022 at the Brandywine Hundred Library, 6:30 pm
Register NOW Discover the World with 4-H! Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2 pm NCC Office- 461 Wyoming Rd. Newark 19716 Join us in celebrating our members’ accomplishments over the past year and connect with other 4-Hers. A fun filled Continue reading LAST CALL for the Achievement Event!
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. Please Continue reading Reenrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H Year
Tuesday, November 29 Brandywine Hundred Library 6:30 pm
You and your family are invited! When: Sunday, October 9, 2022Where: Lums Pond-Pavilion 1Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m. (lunch at 2:30 p.m.) Please bring a dish to share and any gamesyou might want to play!Plates, silverware, bottled water and cornhole will beprovided. Continue reading NCC Links Fall Picnic/Gathering
Explorers of the Deep Explorers of the Deep consists of three activities that can be done all at once or individually, making it highly adaptable for classrooms, afterschool programs, clubs and more: Ocean Robot Test Tank is an activity where youth Continue reading 4-H STEM Challenge
The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year: March 1 and October 1 The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Continue reading Delaware 4-H Foundation Financial Support Request due October 1st
Are you interested in health, wellness, and helping the community? Have you thought about becoming a Health & Wellness Ambassador? Join us for our next Zoom session October 20th, 2022 4:00pm-5:00pm and learn more about how to get involved as an Continue reading Become a Health & Wellness Ambassador
Join Delaware 4-H in collecting items for Operation Christmas Child! Operation Christmas Child helps bring holiday joy to children in need all over the world!One shoebox can change a life! Join us in packing your own shoebox full of items Continue reading Operation Christmas Child
Saturday, October 1, 6:30 pm Modern Maturity Center, Dover Please join the Delaware 4-H Family on Saturday, October 1, 2022, for the induction of the sixth class of laureates into the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Delaware Continue reading 2022 DE 4-H Hall of Fame
Delaware 4‐H Legislative Day promotes Delaware 4‐H. It is an educational opportunity to learn about Delaware’s government and an opportunity to express appreciation to our legislators for their continued support of 4‐H. 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day for more Continue reading Legislative Day 2022
Rockin’ for Recovery June 4, 2022 Hudson Fields, Milton, DE Gates open at noon and bands take the stage at 1 pm In search of volunteers for the day. Volunteers would get in free and would man a table at Continue reading Call for Volunteers!
While this specifies “new” leaders, all club or county volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to attend as a refresher. Register HERE
Leaders, Club Audit info has gone out in the mail. Club audits are due to Kaitlin or Serena (preferably via email due to ongoing issues with the USPS) by March 1. You can also find this info and a fillable Continue reading Club Audit info has gone out
Real Conversations About Supporting Youth During Difficult Times November 9 2 pm- 3:30 pm During this difficult time, understanding the warning signs of stress and/or a developing mental health condition is a key to supporting youth and families. We’ll Continue reading Let’s Talk- Webinar on Supporting Youth in Difficult Times
