New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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. **All members must be enrolled and active as of December Continue reading Returning Members-LAST CHANCE TO REENROLL!
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
