New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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!
What is a Quarter Auction?A quarter auction is part raffle, part auction, part fundraiser and ALL fun! It works a bit like bingo. When you arrive, you’ll receive a numbered paddle with a corresponding numbered ball that’s put into the Continue reading Quarter Auction
If you are a 4-H member between the age of 8-13, you should see the option to register for this event at the bottom of your profile page when you log into 4honline. Bring a friend! Instructions for non 4-H Continue reading Environmental Science Workshop
The first issue of the 4-H In Action is posted in the Delmarva Farmer, with articles from your very own county 4-H members! Check it out!
Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM – Movie & Yard Games 6:00 PM – Dance Location: Knutsens’ Barn 292 Prospect Church Road Harrington, DE Continue reading Kent County Junior Council Fall Social
Applications for the below open on October 1. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit will be held March 13-17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers in good standing, currently in their sophomore or junior year of high school are encouraged to Continue reading National Conference and IGNITE Summit
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.
Delaware Farm Bureau invites 4-H youth to participate in this webinar to learn how to advocate for agriculture as well as learn how to advocate for any program or issue.
Join us for an inspiring day of collaboration and growth at the Delaware 4-H Leader Forum as we explore the theme of “Building on the Basics.” Date: Saturday, September 23 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM Location: Delaware Technical and Continue reading Delaware 4-H Leader Forum: Building on the Basics
Remember all the great things you accomplished in 4-H last year? Join us on Sunday, October 1 at 2 pm in the NCC Office to celebrate all the accomplishments that were made over the last year 4-H year by our Continue reading 2023 NCC 4-H Achievement Celebration
Come join 4-H as we welcome new members into our 4-H community and show them what 4-H all about! We have partnered with the Delaware Fire School for a fun day of learning and discovery. There will be 4-H project Continue reading 4-H Open House
