This will be a valuable training for newer members and a great refresher for older members. All newly elected club officials are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more info, please email Kaitlin.
October 28, 2021
6:30-8:30 PM
461 Wyoming Rd Newark
Galactic Quest explores the history of humans in space, the technology and resources needed for missions, and the obstacles humans encounter in orbit. Activities will include building a telescope, engineering a mechanical arm to harvest crops, learning cyber security and decoding, and gathering resources to live and work in space.
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 “Find Your Spark”. Be creative and design a display that promotes many aspects of 4-H!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Serena
Cloverbud Day Camp- June 21-25, 2021
During this exciting camp, campers will rotate through 4-H mini-stem classes. Each day the campers will experience topics including Healthy Living, Science, Technology, and Engineering (STEM), and more! Guest speakers will visit and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have a wonderful hands-on experience in a fun-filled and safe environment on the beautiful grounds of the University of Delaware. Campers will provide their own lunch.
24 camper maximum
Ages: 5-7 years old
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $200.00
Newark 4-H Day Camp – June 21-25, 2021
Kitchen Chemistry, Animal Science, Health and Wellness, Photography, STEM, and more. These are some of the classes that campers may be able to select at our traditional 4-H Camp. Guest speakers will visit and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have a wonderful hands-on experience in a fun-filled and safe environment. The week will conclude with an exciting council circle where groups will show off their talents. Campers will experience fun and active days on the beautiful grounds of the University of Delaware campus! Campers will provide their own lunch.
32 camper maximum
Ages: 8-12 years old
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $200.00
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Camp – June 21-25, 2021
CIT Camp runs in conjunction with Newark Day Camp. Teens 13 and older are encouraged to tackle a hands-on leadership experience. This counselor training program is designed to equip teens with leadership skills that will prepare them to serve as camp counselors in the future. This camp is for teens who are age 13 by May 30. Training will involve camp counselor protocol, risk management, team building, camper safety, and problem solving. Completion of this program is strongly encouraged for those teens who wish to become a 4-H camp counselor for the 2022 summer camps. Campers will provide their own lunch.
10 camper maximum
Ages: 13-16 years old
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $180.00
4-H Animal Science Day Camp – August 2-5, 2021
Youth attending this camp will gain a remarkable up-close educational experience with animals. Campers will delve into animal science to gain a more in-depth understanding of farm animals through hands-on experiences at the University of Delaware Farm. The week will conclude with an Animal Science Quiz bowl to test camper’s knowledge gained during this engaging camp. Campers will provide their own lunch.
32 camper maximum
Ages: 8-12 years old
Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Costs: $200.00
Saturday, May 15, 2021 Starting at 9am
Location: New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE 19716
Times will be schedule after registration
Sign up for the following contests:
Tuesday, May 18th – Wildlife, Horticulture, Wood science, Clothing, Foods and Photography
*Deadline to register is Monday, May 17th
Location: NCC 4-H Office- 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, 19716
You will be assigned a 1 hour time slot between 4:00 – 8:00 pm to complete the judging contest you wish to complete.
Please bring with you a pencil, clipboard, wear a mask and be prepared to have your temperature taken at registration.
Questions? Contact Kaitlin or Serena
Current UD COVID protocols are in place. If these time frames do not work, please reach out and we will accommodate to our best ability.
Join Ms. Kaitlin and Ms. Jenny for a fun filled day that full of community service projects, hands-on activities, and leadership workshops.
When? April 24 10 am – 3 pm
Who? Teen Leaders ages 13-18
Register by April 19th at: http://www.udel.edu/008238
Join us Thursday, April 22nd at the NCC Office for our Demonstration Contest I.
Times will be assigned once you’ve registered.
This Spring 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.
Displays must be in place by 5:00pm Monday, May 3 and remain displayed until5:00pm , Saturday, May 8.
Registrations are due to by April 23 to Kaitlin (kklair@udel.edu) or Serena(serenac@udel.edu)
The following Seniors will be moving on to the State Fair:
Foods:
Sydney Pyle – Porter Gang
Ashley Konkle – Porter Gang
Andrew Konkle – Porter Gang
Katie Campbell – Stump Corner
Emily Campbell – Stump Corner
Horticulture:
Matthew Trunfio – Stump Corner
Gabriel Trunfio – Stump Corner
A great job done by all of our Juniors as well:
Foods – Claire Schaedler – Meado-Larks
Foods – Michela Davis – Stump Corner
Horticulture – Chase Pugh – Summit Bridge
Compete against your fellow 4-H friends in your county! The top 10 participants per county will be posted following the event, and will be invited to participate in the State Animal Judging Contests.
Registration is required by Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Event dates listed below.
Participants may only participate in one time slot per contest. No more than one contest can be completed at a time. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin at kristin@udel.edu or (302) 242-8895.
Horse Judging – Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:00 PM or Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:00 PM
Livestock Judging – Tuesday June 1, 2021 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Poultry Judging – Wednesday, June 2, 2021 4:00 PM or Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:00 PM
Dairy Judging – Wednesday, June 2, 2021 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Other important notes:
Participants may not do both levels this year. Active members age 13 and up must complete the Senior level; members 4-H age 8-12 may choose to complete the Junior or Senior level.
All events are virtual. Each contest is offered at two different times, members can only participate one time per contest.
All contests will include two evaluation classes to judge during the session, seniors will be required to complete a set of oral reasons and submit via email before leaving the contest.
These contests will determine 4-Her eligibility to judge these respective contests at the state level.
Contest Contacts:
Horse Judging – Kristin Cook at kristin@udel.edu
Livestock Judging – Kaitlin Klair at kklair@udel.edu
Poultry Judging – Jenny Trunfio at jtrunfio@udel.edu
Dairy Judging – Jill Jackson at jackson@udel.edu
April 26, 2021
NCC 4-H Office- 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, 19716
Current UD COVID protocols in place. Email kklair@udel.edu or serenac@udel.edu with questions. If these time frames do not work, please reach out and we will accommodate to our best ability.
March 22, 2021
NCC 4-H Office- 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716
Current UD COVID protocols in place. Email kklair@udel.edu or serenac@udel.edu with questions. If these time frames do not work, please reach out and we will accommodate to our best ability.
