New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
REGISTER USING YOUR 4-H ONLINE ACCOUNT Now until November 10 Contest Date: December 2, 2023 Contest Location: New Castle Building, Delaware State Fair Grounds The annual 4-H Hippology Contest’s objectives are: · To provide youth with the opportunity to blend Continue reading Hippology Contest
Join us on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library for the 2023 Public Speaking Contest! When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the bottom of your profile. Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
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
The National 4-H Conference will be held April 19-24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers 15-19 years old in good standing are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 1, 2023. The application process is NEW in 2023. Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the Continue reading National 4-H Conference
Now Registering! What are Health & Wellness Ambassadors? Delaware 4-H Health & Wellness Ambassadors are official representatives and promoters of holistic healthy living, including fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and substance use prevention. Ultimate Goals of Health & Wellness Ambassadors: Learn about Continue reading Health and Wellness Ambassadors
Save the date for our New Castle County Jr Leader Weekend. This year the event will be held at the NCC Extension office January 12-14. Join teens from across the county as we learn about our leadership styles and those Continue reading Save the Date- Junior Leader Weekend
It’s never too early to start thinking about what you want to prepare for the annual Favorite Foods Competition! Entries are due by Monday, January 22. The competition is on Saturday, February 10 at Kirk Middle School, starting at 8:30 Continue reading Save the Date-Favorite Foods!
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 22. The revised registration form will be in Continue reading Save the Date- Photo Contest!
New Castle County 4-H Links2023 Grant Program The NCC 4-H Links is a service organization supporting the 4-H program. We are proud to present grant opportunities of up to $50.00 for an individual and $100.00 for a club. These grants Continue reading Links Grant Application
Please join us again this year for our 4th H for Health Challenge. Join us as we encourage 4-H members and volunteers to drink water, make healthier choices and move each day! Complete the 4th H for Health tracker while Continue reading 4th H for Health
If your club is looking for a Community Service project, please consider Stockings for Soldiers. DE 4-H clubs volunteer with this organization every year but more help is always needed. For more info, please visit their website at https://stockingsforsoldiers.org
Join us for the Fall Fest at Cook Family Farms (3300 Frazer Rd, Newark, DE 19702) on Sunday, Oct. 22 between 12 and 2 pm for our Pumpkin Decorating contest! Themes are: Age Categories: All 4-Her’s who bring a completed Continue reading Fall Fest/Pumpkin Contest
Congratulations! You’ve been elected as Club President, treasurer, reporter or secretary! Now what? What does that mean exactly? Please join us on Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 pm at the NCC Office for Club Officer Training. This will be a Continue reading Club Officer Training
4-H and Mid Del Archers bring you an exciting 3D Archery Event! Try Something new … Walk the trails while practicing your archery skills at 3D targets, spend time outside, and have fun! We Hope to see you! Who: 4-H Continue reading 3D Archery Event
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, October 23 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
