New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Holidays. The contest will officially start Friday, December 23rd and run through Monday, January 2nd. Register by Wednesday, December 14th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will Continue reading Walking Through the Holidays
Whitetails Unlimited, Delaware Chapter, is offering two $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships are available to qualifying seniors who plan to pursue a major associated with Wildlife and Forestry Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Wildlife Ecology and Management. If Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
Are you curious about what Health and Wellness Ambassadors do? Join us for our in-person December meeting in NCC! We will be playing games, preparing and enjoying a holiday snack, and participating in a few health promoting activities so you Continue reading Join the Health & Wellness Ambassadors
Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22 Dover Building18500 S. DuPont HighwayHarrington, DE 19952The facility is located on the Delaware State Fairgrounds within walking distanceto the Harrington Raceway and Casino.
Join the 4th H for Health Challenge as we encourage 4-H members to drink water, make healthier choices and move each day.
We received a lot of really creative pumpkins- Well done, everyone! Cloverbud Carved: Kristan Pentecost Decorated: Elanor Carrubba (no entries in 4-H theme) 8-12 year olds Carved: Reese Whipkey Decorated: Dakota Lounden (no entries in 4-H theme) 13-19 year olds Continue reading Pumpkin Contest Results
November 29, 2022 at the Brandywine Hundred Library, 6:30 pm
Saturday, February 11 (snow date: Saturday, Feb. 18) Kirk Middle School Details coming soon! Leaders: the guidelines are now posted on the State website (see below):
Tuesday, November 29 (but you can donate at any time!) Please consider giving to your favorite youth organization!
Leaders Forum- January 21, 2023 9 am-3 pm Junior Leaders Weekend- February 3-4 Details to come!
See what your fellow 4-H’ers are up to in the dedicated 4-H supplement of the Delmarva Farmer!
Kent County 4-H invites you to the 2022 Fall Social Movie Night & Dance Come spend an evening with 4-Hers from across Delaware. Enjoy A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and head into the barn afterward for a dance. Catering is provided Continue reading 2022 Fall Social Movie Night & Dance
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
You’ve been elected Club President, Vice President, Treasurer, Reporter or Secretary. Now, what does that mean?This will be a valuable training for new officers and a great refresher for older ones. Because some clubs have not yet elected officers, we’ve Continue reading NEW DATE! Club Officer Training
Here are the details: Carve or Decorate your pumpkin. The categories are: Decorated PumpkinCarved Pumpkin4-H Theme Pumpkin Age categories: Cloverbud– 5-7 years oldJunior: 8-12 years oldSenior: 13-19 years old Submit a picture or pictures of your decorated or carved pumpkin. Continue reading NCC Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Are you 13 years or older? Join New Castle County Jr Council. A County Club for all NCC 4-H Teens. Get to know your fellow 4-H’ers from around the county, make decisions on Community Service projects, assist with planning and Continue reading Join Junior Council
Delaware 4-H Science Trip Series Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM Locations: 302Aquaponics 655 Simms Woods Road Dover, DE, 19901 Cost: $10.00 (fee also covers Chik Fil A lunch) Registration due by September 21, 2022 Learn about hydroponic Continue reading Aquaponics Field Trip
Edgemoor community 4-H Club leader Under the general direction of the 4-H Extension Program Coordinator this job is responsible for providing leadership to the New Castle County 4-H Afterschool club in the Edgemoor community. Sample Responsibilities: · Coordinate and arrange meetings Continue reading NCC 4-H Afterschool is now hiring!
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
November 6 – State Horse trail Ride November 11 – Hippology contest registration due December 10 – Hippology Contest March 18 – Horse Bowl contest, Lake Forest North Details and registration info to come- stay tuned! Questions- please reach out Continue reading Upcoming Livestock/Horse Events
