New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
The Delaware Tech New Castle County Science Fair Judging Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 Delaware Technical Community College – Stanton Campus Science Fair Staff Tracy McMillan tracy.mcmillan@dtcc.edu 302-453-3721 Website: https://www.dtcc.edu/about/news/events/science-fair
JOANN Fabrics: March 3 – May 4 (Stores in Dover and Newark) Seventh-annual JOANN point-of-sale campaign…customers can donate or round-up at checkout in JOANN stores to support 4-H. JOANN is experiencing some financial challenges, so we are thrilled that they have agreed to Continue reading Opportunities to support 4-H
Snow Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024 Please RSVP by January 19: Or by calling 302-831-3350 We look forward to celebrating Doug with you! Delaware 4-H
New Castle County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending New Castle County 4-H Day Camp or State Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. Continue reading Camp Scholarships
Join Twila, our STEAM Team Director in the National 4-H STEM Challenge at the NCC Office on Wednesday, January 24 at 6 pm. Learn about renewable energies and become engineers by building your own renewable energy prototype. Registration can be Continue reading STEM Exploring 4-H Workshop
Delaware vs. Monmouth Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm. UPDATE — Tickets are $9 for attendees 12-years-of-age and older. Youth under 12 years-of-age may attend for FREE! 4-H family and friends are invited to reserve seats for this fun event. Area mascots Continue reading 2024 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
The Delaware 4-H program held their statewide 4-H Hippology contest at the end of December. Normally held on site at an equine facility, the event was adapted and held virtually this year. Hippology meaning “study of the horse” is an Continue reading Hippology Contest
Thursday, January 25, 2024 Are you thinking of starting a State Record Book and would like some guidance on the process? We’re planning on having a training on Thursday, January 25. If you are interested, please reach out to Kaitlin.
Just a friendly reminder that the National 4-H Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl Registration is now open! Please share with your 4-H Leaders and Families. The competition begins January 15th. You can register at https://4-hshootingsports.org/quiz-bowl-registration/.
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas tree for Friendship House donations will be up right after Thanksgiving in the New Castle office. Stop by anytime during normal business hours by December 14th and drop off a donation of Continue reading Holiday Giving Tree
Register today for Winter Fun Day! This fun day is planned and led by our county Jr Council members and is for 4-H’ers ages 5-12. This year there will be music, games, food, and winter themed crafts. Register by December Continue reading Winter Fun Day
Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Cost: $4.00 and a canned good or boxed food item ……….$8.00 per individual without a food donation……….Skate Rental is FREE……….The Snack Bar will be open for food and drink purchases PLEASE NOTE: The Continue reading 4-H Holiday Ice Skating Party
Open to members who are 13+. Join us for a fun, teambuilding and leadership weekend! Register via the “Events” tab in your profile in 4honline. If you have any questions or difficulty finding the reg page, please contact Serena.
Join us for the foods judging training on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will be covering what will be on the Foods judging contest and answering any questions you might have regarding Favorite foods. NCC 4-H Office, 461 Continue reading Foods Judging Training
A committee made up of your Delaware 4-H State Teen Council officers has been busy diligently working on the upcoming State Teen Conference. The officer team has designed a fun-filled weekend, and you are invited! Join other 4-H members from Continue reading State Teen Conference
Dover Building18500 S. DuPont HighwayHarrington, DE 19952 Friday, January 19 through Sunday January 21, 2024 The Delaware 4-H, State & JOAD Indoor Archery Championship event will be held again in the samelocation, providing a great central location for Archers in Continue reading Delaware 4-H State Indoor Archery Championship
The STEAM Team is here to provide lessons, activities, curriculum support for Delaware teachers, leaders, afterschool programs and 4-H communities. Our overall goal is to teach youth leadership skills and STEAM-themed topics to bring back to their communities. BECOME A Continue reading Join the DE 4-H STEAM Team!
New Castle County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending New Castle County 4-H Day Camp or State Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. Continue reading Camp Scholarships
Some items up for grabs are dinner and a movie for a family of 4, various restaurant gift certificates, kitchen gadgets, UD football tickets, wine baskets, tickets to Longwood Gardens, baby shower basket and many more! Paddles are $25.00 in Continue reading Quarter Auction- THIS FRIDAY!!
What a beautiful fall day for some pumpkin fun!A BIG thank you to Cook Farms for hosting!! Cloverbuds 4-H category: Rylie Splane- Porter Gang Decorated category: Mila Dobson – Porter Gang Junior Division 4-H Category – Carissa Wright – Porter Continue reading Pumpkin Contest Results
Banner Contest: 1st place- Porter Gang Window Display: 1st place- Summit Bridge 2nd place- Stump Corner 3rd place- Clover Quest
