New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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 us for our Exploring 4-H Workshop fall series. We will kick it off with our first session on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30pm focusing on STEM/STEAM. The second session will be on Saturday, November 18th at 10am focusing Continue reading Exploring 4-H Workshops
This Fall join us in promoting 4-H across New Castle County and show your community all of the fun, exciting and meaningful programs 4-Hers take part in. The theme of National 4-H Week is “I Heart 4-H”. Be creative and Continue reading Window Display & Banner Contest
Plogging for a Purpose Resister yourself or your club for Plogging! Click this registration link for more information Register HERE Join the Health & Wellness Ambassadors! They are youth 13 and up who want to help get the word out Continue reading 4-H Prevention Programming
At the Fall Fest at Cook Farm!
Please reach out to Kaitlin if you have questions about the basket donation.
Job well done to everyone who came out to give a demonstration! The following qualify to give a demonstration at the State Fair: Category: 336 – Vet Science Elizabeth Handlin 312 – Entomology Liam Aber 330 – Outdoor Adventures Savannah Continue reading Demo Contest Results
CONGRATULATIONS !! The below qualify to participate in the Judging Competitions at the State Fair: Clothing & Textiles: Michaela PatrickElizabeth Handlin Foods: Daisy TimneyClaire SchaedlerChase OldisBrogan RaughleyColby LockridgeSavannah TimneyJoey Ciamaricone Evelyn WitteAnna Schaedler Horticulture: Gabe Trunfio Photography: Liam Aber Wildlife: Continue reading Judging Contest Results
Great Job! 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Stump Corner
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H Office In a 4-H Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Talks, 4-H youth members demonstrate individually or with another member as a team entry. A topic is chosen from a 4-H project. Props and visual aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
If you missed the Clothing, Photography, Horticulture, Wildlife, Wood Sciences or Foods Judging or Demonstration Contests, you can make them up on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. Please pre-register.
Registration ends Friday, March 31 Join 4-H as we travel to outer space, underwater and explore the earth during a three day spring break experience. Campers will have a hands-on learning experience with NASA approved sun science, water and earth Continue reading Last Call for Spring Break STEM Camp!
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H Office In a 4-H Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Talks, 4-H youth members demonstrate individually or with another member as a team entry. A topic is chosen from a 4-H project. Props and visual aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
Want to help the environment while improving your physical wellness? Join Delaware 4-H and Consequence of Habit in plogging, an activity that combines jogging and picking up litter. Throughout the year, we are hosting multiple plogging campaigns, where you can Continue reading Plogging for a Purpose Event
Please sign up for one of the following Judging contests on Monday, April 24 from 4:30-7pm at the New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE: Wood Science Photography Clothing If you have questions, please reach out to Continue reading Judging Contests
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! All submissions be highlighted in DE 4-H Newsletters and Social Continue reading Senior Spotlight
New Castle County 4-H had a great turnout for Favorite Foods this year. It finally feels like we’re getting back on our feet! We had a successful competition with lots of delicious dishes and creative table placements. Thanks to all Continue reading Favorite Foods Results
Congrats to everyone who participated! Seniors: 1-Daisy Timney Heavenly Hooves2-Claire Schaedler Meado-Larks3-Chase Oldis Porter Gang4-Brogan Raughley Porter Gang5-Colby Lockridge Porter Gang6-Savannah Timney Heavenly Hooves7-Joey Ciamaricone Porter Gang Juniors: 1-Evelyn Witte Porter Gang2-Anna Schaedler Meado-Larks3-Amelia Carrubba Meado-Larks4-John McClaine Heavenly Hooves
Calling all high school 4-H members! Starting to apply for a summer job or scholarship but need some assistance? Come and build the skills you need to be ready for your first or next interview. April 6 at 6:30pm – Resume Continue reading Resume Building Workshop
In an effort to promote litter awareness and the work of the 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel to place out in their community. Get your brushes out artists, and work with your other 4-H club members to design a barrel with a creative theme to promote litter awareness. Each club should complete an entry form and submit it to the 4-H Office by March 31st. Club litter barrels should be able to be in place for 30 days. Paint away and have fun!
