New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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!
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 experiments, and learning in a Continue reading Spring Break STEM Camp
Meet at the City of Wilmington Lot & Baseball field off of Alapocas Drive at 10 AM on Sunday 2/5. We will hike through Alapocas Run State Park and then go out for lunch afterward. All 4-H members ages 13 and older Continue reading Junior Leader Hike (instead of Weekend)
Come Join us for Younger Member Overnighter! Saturday, April 1st – Sunday April 2, 2023 Drop off at 12:00 PM Pick up at 10:00 AM Ages 8-12 year old’s Camp Country Center: 1051 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 Cost: $15 Continue reading Save the Date: Younger Member Overnighter
Kirk Middle School Saturday, February 11, 2023 Applications are due to Serena by Monday, January 23, 2023 You can find the Guidelines and Application HERE
New Castle County’s Photography Contest will be held in conjunction with the Favorite Foods Contest. All photographs must be submitted to the county office by January 23, 2023. They may be turned in at the Leaders’ or Jr Council Meeting on Continue reading Photography Contest
State and Day Camp Scholarship applications are due to the county office by Friday, February 3. You can mail to NCC 4-H, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark 19716, fax to 302-831-8934 or email to Serena.
Thursday, January 19, 2023 NCC 4-H Office, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark 19716
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 26. If you are interested, please reach out to Kaitlin.
Join us for the 2023 Jr. Leader Weekend at Camp Country Center in Hockessin. It will be a weekend of teambuilding, learning, fun and leadership! For youth ages 13+ Date: February 3-5 2023Time: 6:00 pmPlace: 1051 Sharpless Rd Hockessin DE Continue reading Exploring Leadership with 4-H – New Castle County Jr. Leader Weekend
Great job to all our public speakers! Cloverbud (5-7): Ingrid Jones, Flock of Friends Beginner I (8-9): Wallace Bonner, Flock of Friends – Advancing to State Beginner II (10-11): Evelyn Witte, Porter Gang – Advancing to State 2nd Place – Continue reading Public Speaking Results
Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10 am -Noon, NCC 4-H Office 461 Wyoming Rd, Newark 19716 Open to 4-H members who are 5-12 yrs old. Join us for games and Snow themed crafts led by our Jr Council members. We Continue reading Winter Fun Day
Kirk Middle School Saturday, February 11, 2023 Applications are due to Serena by Monday, January 23, 2023 You can find the Guidelines and Application HERE
New Castle County’s Photography Contest will be held in conjunction with the Favorite Foods Contest. All photographs must be submitted to the county office by January 23, 2023. They may be turned in at the Leaders’ or Jr Council Meeting on Continue reading Photography Contest
We received a lot of really creative pumpkins- Well done, everyone! Cloverbud Carved: Kristan Pentecost Decorated: Elanor Carrubba (no entries in 4-H theme) 8-12 year olds Carved: Reese Whipkey Decorated: Dakota Lounden (no entries in 4-H theme) 13-19 year olds Continue reading Pumpkin Contest Results
November 29, 2022 at the Brandywine Hundred Library, 6:30 pm
Register NOW Discover the World with 4-H! Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 2 pm NCC Office- 461 Wyoming Rd. Newark 19716 Join us in celebrating our members’ accomplishments over the past year and connect with other 4-Hers. A fun filled Continue reading LAST CALL for the Achievement Event!
You’ve been elected Club President, Vice President, Treasurer, Reporter or Secretary. Now, what does that mean?This will be a valuable training for new officers and a great refresher for older ones. Because some clubs have not yet elected officers, we’ve Continue reading NEW DATE! Club Officer Training
