Quarter Auction
Save the date! Our Quarter Auction will be held on Friday, November 1 at Cedar Lane Elementary, 7pm. Details to follow on purchasing your paddles and the great items up for grabs. Stay tuned!
Category Archives: Announcements & Breaking News
DE 4-H Hall of Fame
Please join the Delaware 4-H Family and many others on Saturday, September 21, 2024, for the induction of the seventh class of laureates into the Delaware 4-H Hall of Fame. This bi-annual event will be held at the Modern Maturity Continue reading DE 4-H Hall of Fame
Join the Exchange Group!
Interested in traveling and meeting new 4-H members who might have the same interests as you? Like to expand the number of States you have visited before you graduate? Come and check out the New Castle 4-H Exchange program Monday, September 23 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
IGNITE by 4-H Summit/ National Congress
National 4-H Ignite Summit, March 12-16, 2025. Open to enrolled 4-H’ers aged 14-19 years. Start your application today at de4hignite25.4honline.com. Find Your Spark. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit combines the previous National Youth Summits for Agri-Science, STEM and Healthy Living into Continue reading IGNITE by 4-H Summit/ National Congress
DSF Junior Board now accepting applications!
The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills of youth and to expand the Delaware State Fair’s volunteer base while increasing visibility and impact of the Fair. The Junior Board consists of 12 members – Continue reading DSF Junior Board now accepting applications!
National 4-H Week Walking Challenge
Celebrate National 4-H week by joining Delaware 4-H in a Walking Challenge, October 6 – 12, 2024. Register by September 27, 2024 to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will be awarded for the participant with the Continue reading National 4-H Week Walking Challenge
4th H for Health Challenge
Join Delaware 4-H as we take on the 4th H for Health Challenge again this 4-H year! Sign up today! Leaders or Healthy Living Officers can sign up and will get updates throughout the year about how you can incorporate Continue reading 4th H for Health Challenge
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 and awarded at the discretion of the Board Continue reading Delaware 4-H Foundation – Club/Group Financial Aid Form
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign 2024
The leaves haven’t even begun to change, but we are already excited about the holiday season and our partnership with Tractor Supply Company. See below for important updates as we continue to grow our partnership. Holiday OrnamentsLaunching on October 7th, Continue reading Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign 2024
STEAM Team at Kranz Hill Farm
Join the STEAM Team at Kranz Hill Farm for a fun Agricultural Science activity and learn about nature and habitats. FREE PROGRAMOctober 5th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Ages 5-12 Kranz Hill Farm: 616 New London Rd, Newark, DE 19711 Open Continue reading STEAM Team at Kranz Hill Farm
LifeSmarts Information Night
Tuesday, September 10 – 7:00 pm at the Sussex 4-H Office Join us in person or via Zoom. Contact Jill Jackson (jackson@udel.edu) for Zoom link or for more information. This event is for 4-H Leaders, Parents and Youth in 6th-12th Continue reading LifeSmarts Information Night
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Project and General Record Books
Due Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 Location: New Castle County 4-H Office Calling All 4-H Members!It’s that time of year again! Time to shine a spotlight on all your amazing activities and experiences over the past 4-H year. County Record Books are Continue reading Project and General Record Books
DSF Junior Board now accepting applications!
The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills of youth and to expand the Delaware State Fair’s volunteer base while increasing visibility and impact of the Fair. The Junior Board consists of 12 members – Continue reading DSF Junior Board now accepting applications!
IGNITE by 4-H Summit
National 4-H Ignite Summit, March 12-16, 2025. Open to enrolled 4-H’ers aged 14-19 years. Start your application today at de4hignite25.4honline.com. Find Your Spark. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit combines the previous National Youth Summits for Agri-Science, STEM and Healthy Living into Continue reading IGNITE by 4-H Summit
2024 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain Educational Contest
Sponsored by the Delaware Farm Bureau Forms due August 16, 2024 The Delaware Farm Bureau will recognize the young person owning the animal with the best rate of gain in market goat, market hog, market lamb, and steer projects in Continue reading 2024 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain Educational Contest
4th H for Health Challenge 2023-2024
Trackers Due to Kaitlin Rogers byAugust 30, 2024 Clubs that had registered for the 2023-2024 4th H for Health Challenge need to complete their tracker and return it to Kaitlin Rogers at kklair@udel.edu by August 30, 2024. Awards will be on a sliding Continue reading 4th H for Health Challenge 2023-2024
State Fair Info
We’re looking for Fair helpers! Set up, break down, and many other tasks- we have something for everyone! Please consider helping out! Please sign up before July 1 OR consider being a Host/Hostess! We need 4-H’ers to man the building Continue reading State Fair Info
State Fair Walking Challenge
Let’s Crush It! Get Walking with Delaware 4-H Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 18th and run through Saturday, July 27th. Register by Tuesday, July 16th to receive your code to submit your steps Continue reading State Fair Walking Challenge
Cow Camp
Registrations due June 21 Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 29th, 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 Continue reading Cow Camp
Shooting Sports Instructor Training
Dear 4-H Volunteers,If you are interested in becoming a Level 1 shooting Sports Instructor in Rifle (tentative date Aug 23-24), Shotgun or Archery (date TBD) please reach out to Kristin with your interest. This training includes approximately 9 classroom hours Continue reading Shooting Sports Instructor Training