New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Our next Delaware 4-H Spotlight Leader is Mrs. Blaky Wasgatt! Mrs. Wasgatt has been the organizational leader of the Clover Quest 4-H club in New Castle County since 2013 after being a club project leader for 2 years. She received Continue reading Spotlight Leader
A big congratulations goes out to the following who will be headed to the State Fair to represent New Castle County in the Judging Contests! Study up and get ready for the State Fair! Wood Science: Cole Simpson Tyler Continue reading Results: Judging Contests/Clothing Showcase
The second Demonstration Contest will be held Saturday, May 11 in the NCC Extension Office starting at 9 am. Info on categories and registration forms can be found under “Demonstration Contest” at: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/new-castle-county-4-h-youth-development/new-castle-county-4h-forms-resources/ ** Please note: The following categories are now Continue reading NCC Demo Contest II
May 19, 2019, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Mispillion River Brewing 255 Mullet Run Street, Milford, DE 19933 FREE FOOD ~ CASH BAR Register HERE
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 pm Taylor and Messick 325 Walt Messick Rd Harrington, DE If a 4-H member has never participated in the State 4-H Lawn Tractor Driving event, it is Mandatory that they attend this state Continue reading Lawn Tractor Driving Training
Application deadline extended to May 15 National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For 94 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and Continue reading National 4-H Congress Application Deadline Extended
We’ll meet in room 144 at the NCC Office. Workshop will be from 10-12. Register HERE
NCC 4-H Junior Leader Weekend April 13-14, 2019 Continue reading Junior Leader Weekend
Eat at Buffalo Wild Wings, 540 W. Main St., Middletown on Monday, April 29 and 20% will be donated to 4-H! Good all day, eat in or take out. Printable BWW Voucher
CECIL COUNTY BREEDERS’ FAIR, INC. FAIR HILL, MARYLAND Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2019 The Cecil County Breeders’ Fair Livestock, Rabbit, Cavy & Dog Shows will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019, and the Horse Shows will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Continue reading Cecil County Breeders Fair
Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in Dover, DE 680 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE All net proceeds go to the Ministry of Caring’s Milk for Children Fund and The Food Bank of Delaware’s Continue reading Farm Bureau Milk Run
The First State Antique Tractor Club offers yearly scholarships to graduating seniors for the purpose of continuing education in the field of agriculture. Eligible students will be as follows: all schools in DE, five high schools in MD (North Caroline, Continue reading Scholarship Opportunities
The Newark, Cloverbud and Counselor in Training (CIT) Day Camps will all take place the week of June 24-28. Animal Science Day Camp will take place the week of August 5-9. Info and registration links can be found HERE. If Continue reading Get Ready for NCC 4-H Summer Day Camps!
To All 4-H Members, Leaders, Volunteers, Parents, Family Members and Friends of Delaware 4-H: Subject: Raise Your Hand for DELAWARE 4-H Youth! April 1st to May 15th 4-H gives youth the opportunity to learn by doing, grow from failure and Continue reading Raise Your Hand!
Organizational Leader: Patricia Clifton Club: Tails n Trails Patricia Clifton has been the organizational leader of the Tails n Trails 4-H club in New Castle County for 4 years and she currently serves on the 4-H Horse Council Committee. Patricia Continue reading New Castle County 4-H Spotlight Leaders
LET’S GO FISHIN! Spring Workshops Planned – Sign up now!!! Purpose: Help develop the enjoyment, and potential lifetime hobby, of fishing with interested 4-H youth. Workshops will also enhance participant’s knowledge and understanding of environmental conservation and responsible outdoor Continue reading Fishing Workshops
Ag Day is a community event hosted by the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that brings agriculture and natural resources to life. 4-H has a long standing presence at Ag Day and we are planning to Continue reading Ag Day 2019
The first NCC Demonstration Contest will be held March 21 in the NCC Extension Office at 6:30 pm. Info on categories and registration forms can be found under “Demonstration Contest” at: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/new-castle-county-4-h-youth-development/new-castle-county-4h-forms-resources/ Registrations are due in to the office by Continue reading NCC Demonstration Contest
Younger Member Overnighter (YMO) is a tradition open to younger 4-H members between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight stay to be held at Ashland Nature Center Lodge. (3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707) Continue reading Younger Member Overnighter
2019 Delaware 4-H Indoor Archery State Championship March 30th, 2019 Location: Bay Shore Community Church 36759 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966 Click HERE for info and printable registration forms Click HERE for online registration form
Intent Forms DUE March 19th The Clothing & Textile Showcase will be held on Saturday, April 13th at Lake Forest High School 5407 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE starting at 7:00 pm. Participants will arrive at 2:00 pm to participate Continue reading Clothing Showcase- April 13
