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
CONGRATULATIONS to the following who participated in the Photo contest: Eleanor Carrubba – Meado-Larks Amelia Carrubba – Meado-Larks Liam Aber – Holy Angels Briella Vazquez – Holy Angels Yoliett Ramirez – Holy Angels Whitney Shelman – Holy Angels Neve Taylor – Continue reading Photo Contest Results
Newark, Cloverbud, CIT Day Camps: June 26-30 All Camp Registrations open March 1
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
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 YMO (Younger Member Overnighter)
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!
Please Save the Date for the 2023 New Castle County Livestock Show Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Delaware State Fair grounds More info to come!
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Contest Resources
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 Camp: Week 1 June 12-17 State Camp: Week 2 June 19-24 Environmental Camp: June 9-11 Newark Day Camp, Cloverbud Camp & CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Camp: June 26-30 Camp registrations will open on Wednesday, March 1.
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
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Contest Resources
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
When: Friday, March 10, 2023 Where: Immanuel United Methodist Church: 209 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734 Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Benefiting – New Castle County Exchange Group Cost: 13 – Adults: $14 5-12 years old: $8 4 and under: Free Continue reading Save the Date! Exchange Spaghetti Dinner
