Category Archives: Announcements & Breaking News
Save the Date! Statewide Skating Party
Statewide Skating Party Friday, December 27 6:15-7:45 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds Centre Ice Arena More info to come!
Diamond Clover Intent Forms Due
Diamond Clover Award – 2019-2020 Intent Forms DUE November 25, 2019 Delaware 4-H members are eligible to participate in the Diamond Clover Award program. Delaware 4-H adopted the Diamond Clover Award in 2011 from a program used in Maryland and Nebraska. Continue reading Diamond Clover Intent Forms Due
2020 National 4-H Conference
Applications are now being accepted to the 2020 National 4-H Conference being held March 28-April 2, 2020. National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the country. Conference is a hands-on, working conference Continue reading 2020 National 4-H Conference
Upcoming National 4-H Summits**
National Youth Summit on Agri-Science January 9-12, 2020 The Delaware 4-H Program will support two (2) Delaware 4-H youth and one (1) volunteer leader/staff chaperone to attend the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science. At the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science Continue reading Upcoming National 4-H Summits**
NCC Links Fall Family Hayride
National Youth Science Day Kit Workshop
Join us on Monday, October 21 in the NCC Office for hands-on fun! We will have a workshop on the NYSD kit from 6:30 pm to 7:30/8 pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided for particpants. Please RSVP to Serena Continue reading National Youth Science Day Kit Workshop
Public Speaking Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 – 6:00pm Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803 2019-2020 NCC Public Speaking Registration Form
New Leader Training
Hippology and Dairy Futurity forms
As our website is being upgraded, we are sharing forms that may be important and not on the main site yet. Please see the below Hippology Contest and Dairy Futurity entry forms and print if needed: 2019 Delaware 4-H Hippology Continue reading Hippology and Dairy Futurity forms
Scholarship Opportunities
There are ten $10,000 scholarships available now! The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is giving away ten scholarships, each worth $10,000 to local students planning to pursue a career in agriculture.That’s right – we’re giving away $100,000 directly to ag students in our community! Our scholarship program Continue reading Scholarship Opportunities
Fall Paper Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply stores in communities across the country have long supported 4-H clubs, and now, Tractor Supply Co. has entered into an official partnership with the National 4-H Council as your source for 4-H project supplies. 100% of funds raised Continue reading Fall Paper Clover Campaign
Re-enrollment opens September 1
4honline is rolling over for the 2019-2020 year. This means everyone will go to “inactive” on August 31 (and you won’t get emails about the blog or other upcoming events until you re-enroll!). We ask each member to go into Continue reading Re-enrollment opens September 1
2019 NCC 4-H Achievement Event
Join us on Sunday, October 6 at the NCC Extension Office as we honor NCC 4-H members who excelled in project work, leadership, citizenship, judging and more over the past year. The awards program will begin at 2 pm, followed Continue reading 2019 NCC 4-H Achievement Event
DE 4-H State Archery Match
4-H State Archery Match Nanticoke Sportsmen’s Club Saturday, October 26, 2019 26086 Bethel-Concord Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Times are approximate – Rain or Shine 7:30 – 8:15 am Senior Division Registration & Bow Check at the FITA Range 8:30 Continue reading DE 4-H State Archery Match
NCC 4-H Quarter Auction
Feeling Lucky? Join us for a Quarter Auction! When: November 1, 2019 Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Odessa DE Benefits: New Castle County 4-H Leaders Assn. and Exchange Group Doors open at 6:00 PM Auction Continue reading NCC 4-H Quarter Auction
2019 Window Display and Banner Contest
National 4-H Week provides a great opportunity to put New Castle County 4-H and your individual club in the spotlight! This year think about how your club can encourage others in the community to become a 4-H member. This is Continue reading 2019 Window Display and Banner Contest
Diamond Clover Award
2018-2019 Diamond Clover Final Reports – Due September 23 Diamond Clover Final Reports for the 2018-2019 4-H year are due to the 4-H office by Monday, September 23. These forms can also be found on the State 4-H Website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/about-delaware-4-h/feature-awards/diamond-clover/ Continue reading Diamond Clover Award
4-H Foundation Aid and NCC Links Grant Opportunities
Delaware 4-H Foundation – Club/Group Financial Aid Form 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 Continue reading 4-H Foundation Aid and NCC Links Grant Opportunities
National Youth STEM Summit (formerly Maker Summit)
Information and application materials for the National Youth STEM Summit taking place October 24-27, 2019 are now available on our website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/youth-makers-summit/ Please note that this summit was formerly called the “Maker” summit. The application deadline to the state office Continue reading National Youth STEM Summit (formerly Maker Summit)
4th H for Health Challenge
2019-2020 DE 4-H Healthy Living Club Challenge Challenge Kick Off: September 1 – August 31, 2020 Clubs take part in the 4th H for Health Challenge by introducing a variety of healthy living practices during club meetings each month. Continue reading 4th H for Health Challenge