New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Are you a New Castle County 4-H’er between 13 and 19? Join Jr Council this Fall! Jr. Council is a group of NCC 4-H’ers ages 13 to 19. This group provides input into the county 4-H program, plans & facilitates Continue reading Join Junior Council!
Delaware Forest Service 5K Run/Walk Blackbird State Forest Saturday, October 25, 2025 Support our SECC Fundraiser. Join us for a fall afternoon on the trails of Blackbird State Forest at our first annual 5K Run/Walk! This event will benefit two great causes: Delaware Continue reading Wicked Pines 5k to benefit 4-H Foundation
Completing a 4-H County Project Record Book is a great way to showcase all your many 4-H work,activities, and experiences. It is also an activity that can teach you many great life skills related torecord keeping and presentation, and is Continue reading Record Book Training
New Castle County Record Books are due on September 12. Contact your club leader for a specific date due to them. Members may complete record books using traditional templates or online through the Zingbooks platform. County Project Record Book Explanation and Continue reading County Record Books Due Sept. 12
1st Week: Globe Bearer – Ingrid Jones Ribbon Girl – Isabella Garcia 2nd Week: Globe Bearer – Kyree Muse Ribbon Girl – Abby Pitcher 1st Week: Turtles: Voice – Mason Worsham Echo – Devon Allen Spark- Borgan Raughley Bears: Voice Continue reading State Camp Honors
Are you a New Castle County 4-H’er between 13 and 19? Join Jr Council this Fall! Jr. Council is a group of NCC 4-H’ers ages 13 to 19. This group provides input into the county 4-H program, plans & facilitates Continue reading Join the Junior Council!
Congratulations to our NCC members who placed in the 58th Annual State 4-H Horse Show! Reserve Champion Western Horse– Abigail Selzer exhibiting Boon Bars Opie Olena Champion English Horse– Paloma Jaramillo-Contreras exhibiting Joya del Corazo The annual horse show is Continue reading State Horse Show Results
Calling all 4-H members who are 13 and older! We are looking to start up the New Castle County 4-H Exchange program. If you are interested in traveling to a different state and learning more about what other 4-H members are Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
There will be lots of great baskets to bid on! Details coming soon!
Delaware State Fair Now Accepting Junior Board Applications This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/25) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum Continue reading 2025 Junior Board Announcement
You are invited! Please join us for the first annual FFA and 4-H Tailgate hosted by UD’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources prior to the matchup between the UD Blue Hens and the DSU Hornets Thursday, August 28, 2025 Continue reading 4-H and FFA Tailgate at UD Football
Calling all Delaware 4-H families! Join us for baseball and fireworks during Delaware 4-H Night at the Shorebirds! Saturday, August 23 at 7:05 pm. Be sure to wear your 4-H gear! Tickets are $13 per person.
The Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee is hosting a livestock judging practice in combination with Woodbridge FFA next Sunday, June 8th at 10 am at Woodbridge High School. This is a great opportunity to practice all four species in Continue reading Livestock Judging Practice
Join us for Cow Camp at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their own calf if they have one. Continue reading DE Cow Camp 2025- Registration Due June 06, 2025
Delaware 4-H State Teen Council Application – Due Friday, June 27, 2025 Candidate Selection ProcessThe following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates: Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2025. 4-H Involvement – All Continue reading State Teen Council
Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 17th and run through Saturday, July 26th. Register by Tuesday, July 15th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will Continue reading Get Walking with Delaware 4-H
2025 Litter Barrel Contest: 1st Place – Summit Bridge 2nd Place – Kindness Matters 3rd Place – Porter Gang 4th Place – Stump Corner Thanks to all the clubs that participated. Great Job!
Did you miss the first Demonstration Contest? Never fear! There’s a second Demonstration Contest coming up soon on Thursday, May 8, 6:30 pm at the NCC Office Don’t wait- register today!
Wed., May 21 NCC Office Did you miss the original Skillathon dates? It’s not too late to try to qualify to participate in the State Fair Contest! Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking Continue reading Skillathon Make Up Date
