New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:30-4pm New Castle Building, DE State Fairgrounds Calling All Youth in 6th-12th grade! LOOKING FOR AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY? A CHANCE TO MAKE FRIENDS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER PRIZES? LIFESMARTS IS Continue reading LifeSmarts Contest
YQCA is launching a new scholarship program for youth who are certified in this national livestock quality assurance program and are headed off to college to major in an agriculture related field. Here is a link to the scholarship information and Continue reading Scholarship Opportunities
Delaware vs. Campbell Fighting Camels (North Carolina) February 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $9 for all attendees. 4-H families and friends are invited to attend this fun event. 4-H will greet the team in the Hens High Five Tunnel! It’s Mascot Continue reading 2025 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
Join us on Thursday, March 27 at the NCC Office for an Escape Room Night! Details to come~
Join us on Thursday, March 20 for our Countywide Project-palooza. Details to come!
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, poem/spoken word, and t-shirt Continue reading 2025 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Contest
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light believes in the power of young voices to inspire change . Therefore, we are hosting our fourth annual RENEW essay contest for Delaware’s high schoolers. RENEW—Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth and their Wonders—provides a platform for them to Continue reading RENEW Essay Contest
This is just a friendly reminder that all active 4-H youth and adult members must re-enroll every year in 4-H Online to participate as an active member in the new year. 4-H new member enrollment and re-enrollment began on September 1st. Continue reading Reenrollment Deadline TODAY
Register before Dec. 2! Join us on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library for the 2024 Public Speaking Contest! When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
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
Get your aprons on and your recipe books ready! It’s almost time for the 2025 NCC 4-H Favorite Foods Competition! Entries are due to Serena in the NCC Office by Friday, January 24. Email to serenac@udel.edu, fax to 302-831-8934 (and call Continue reading Favorite Foods
The Photo Contest runs in conjunction with the Favorite Foods Competition. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 24. Please see rules and entry Continue reading Photography Contest
Registration Now Open! Join teens from across the county as we learn about our leadership styles and those of others we work with, process teambuilding activities, and have FUN with 4-H’ers from other clubs. All current NCC 4-H members aged Continue reading Junior Leader Weekend
Join us for the foods skill-a-thon training(formally Judging Contests) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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 Continue reading Foods Skill-A-Thon Training
2025 Delaware 4-H State Teen Conference February 22 and 23 Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! We are pleased to offer Online Registration for the 2025 State Teen Continue reading State Teen Conference
Saturday, January 31st Virdin Center, Lewes DE Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M. Delaware Tech – GeorgetownWorkshops to include: Skill-A-Thons and MoreEnhancing 4-H Community ServiceSTEAM & Science for Your ClubEngaging Teens to LeadGoogle Share Drive for BeginnersCloverbuds 101… Continue reading Leader’s Forum
The National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members (15-19 years old) across the country. Conference is a hands-on, working conference in which delegates participate in a variety of programs and activities. Participants have Continue reading National 4-H Conference
Delaware vs. Campbell Fighting Camels (North Carolina) February 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $9 for all attendees. 4-H families and friends are invited to attend this fun event. 4-H will greet the team in the Hens High Five Tunnel! It’s Mascot Continue reading 2025 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
Walking through the Holidays! with Delaware 4-H Join Delaware 4-H in a week-long walking challenge during the Holidays. The contest will officially start Monday, December 23rd and run through Wednesday, January 1st. Register by Tuesday, December 17th to receive your code Continue reading Holiday Walking Challenge
Date: Monday, December 30, 2024 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: The Centre Ice Rink in Harrington Cost: $6.00 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 Continue reading DE 4-H Ice Skating Party
Dover Building18500 S. DuPont HighwayHarrington, DE 19952 Friday, January 17 through Sunday January 19, 2025 This will be a 60-arrow 18m indoor round and will determine state champions for all competition divisions for Delaware residents. Nonresidents are welcome to compete Continue reading State Indoor Archery Championship
