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Category Archives: County Events & Contests
Wildlife/Hort/Foods Judging Contest Sign up
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.
Sign up HERE
Younger Member Day
Calling all members 8-12 years old!
Join us on Saturday, March 27 from 10-2
Make a Fair project and have some fun and learning with fellow 4-H’ers!
Register HERE
Litter Barrel Contest 🖌
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.
So 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 via email by March 26th.
Club litter barrels should be able to be in place for 30 days.
Paint away and have fun!
Litter Barrel Contest 2021 Form
NCC 4-H Project Skills Building Workshops
(Formerly Winter Workshops)
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Please sign up for what you are interested in- space is limited due to COVID restrictions. Pay at the door.
Saturday, February 13
Cupcake Decorating, Immanuel United Methodist Chuch; Townsend; 10 am- 11:30 am Cost: $10
Saturday, February 20
Tween Leadership (for ages 11-13) Location: Extension Office; 12 noon- 2 pm Cost: FREE
Make a Dish Garden with the Master Gardeners Location: Extension Office; 10 am- 11:30 am Cost: $10
Saturday, February 27
CS Pathways, Location: Extension Office; 10 am- 12 noon Cost: FREE
Photography, Location: Extension Office; 12 noon- 3 pm Cost: FREE
Register HERE
Photography Contest Update
Our plans are once again changing! (Thanks for your continued patience!!) Since the Favorite Foods Contest has been postponed again, we’ve decided to keep the Photo Contest deadline the same and share the results online.
Please contact Jenny Trunfio to arrange dropping off your photos and with any questions you may have. They are still due by February 12. Winners will be announced online.
UPDATE: Favorite Foods/Photo Contest NEW LOCATION
This year, the Favorite Foods and Photography Contests will be moved to the Embassy Suites in Newark (across from the Bob Carpenter Center) on MARCH 6.
Favorite Foods registration forms are due to Serena via email only by February 12. If you have any trouble with emailing the forms to her, please reach out to her and she will be happy to help!
Updated info and registration forms are below.*
*Please make sure to read through the Favorite Foods Guidelines. Some categories have been changed and updated.
Favorite Food Contest Application PDF
Favorite Foods Contest Application- Word Version
Favorite Foods Guidelines 2021
2021 Photography Contest Rules
Public Speaking Contest
Tuesday, November 17
We are still awaiting word as to if it will be in-person or virtual. Times will be assigned. We will provide updates on location as they are available and will email you your assigned time.
If you have any questions, please email Kaitlin.
Register HERE
2020 Virtual Pumpkin Contest Results
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pictures are due to Ms. Kaitlin by Friday, October 23rd
**Leaders we have added a category for you! Send over your best creation!
Tips for submitting Record Books and Diamond Clover via DropBox
This year, 4-H’ers are encouraged to submit their Record Books and Diamond Clover via Dropbox. All are due on September 18.
Please see instructions and Record and Project Book forms below and contact Kaitlin with questions.
If you are unable to submit via Dropbox, Kaitlin will be setting up office hours so that you can drop off directly to her. Please contact her to make arrangements.
Delaware 4-H Project Book Form
Info on Diamond Clover Final Reports
Yard Sign Contest
Design, create, and display a yard sign promoting 4-H to our community during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Signs will be judged using the following criteria:
- Message creativity
- Artistic design
- Adherence to contest rules
Entries:
E-mail 1 high quality photos or PDF to County Agent by September 28th.
Photo 1 – Close up picture of sign only
Winners will be announced on during national 4-H week.
Recognition:
- 1st & 2nd place winners in each division will move to the state fair
- All 4-H’ers that submit entries will receive 4-H ribbons
Divisions:
- Division 1
Individual 4-H yard sign
- Division 2
Club or Group 4-H yard sign
Contest Rules:
- Signs must be 18 X 24 inches.
- Signs may be horizontal only.
- Signs may be made by any 4-H’er or by a team of members
- 4-H Clover must be on front of board – do not place text or other images over or on top of it. No photo, drawing, symbol, word or other figure or object may be placed on or obscure the 4-H Emblem.
- Well known cartoon figures such as Sponge Bob, superheroes, etc. cannot be used because they are copyrighted.
- *Late entry photos will not be accepted.
Horticulture Judging Trainings
Register HERE for trainings!
Ag Day 2020
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has had to make the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Ag Day.
We will all miss this wonderful educational and fun event, but understand in this difficult time.
If you have any questions, please email Kaitlin.
NCC Demo Contest I
Thursday, March 26, 2020
NCC Office, 6 pm
Please register by Friday, March 20!
Younger Member Overnighter
Younger Member Overnighter (YMO) is a tradition open to younger 4-H members between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight stay to be held at Ashland Nature Center Lodge. (3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707) The lodge has bunk style beds with two wings and a central meeting room. The overnight begins Sat. March 28 with drop off at 6:30 pm. Pickup is at 11:00 am on Sun. March 29. Junior Leaders along with certified chaperones and staff serve to make the YMO a terrific experience.
Younger Member Overnighter introduces 4-H’ers to many of the traditions, songs and camaraderie that continues at Junior Leader Weekend, State Camp and other state events.
The cost is $30, which includes educational programs, evening snacks and breakfast the next morning! Registration is required. Please submit the registration form below by March 16, 2020. Please be sure your online health form is up to date.
A minimum of 10 younger members is required to hold this event.
Register HERE
Favorite Foods and Photography Contest Results
Favorite Foods
The 2020 New Castle County Favorite Foods Contest was held on a soggy January 25th morning. Nonetheless, 4-H members prepared a dish and brought it along with a place setting and centerpiece to Kirk Middle School.
4-H members learn a variety of life skills in this activity including:
- Knowledge of good nutrition and meal planning using MYPlate food guide.
- Food preparation skills, food safety and display techniques.
- Originality, creativity, initiative, time management, interview skills and poise.
Contestants are judged based on the following: menu, recipe, food preparation, table setting and member knowledge. Master Food Educators, 4-H volunteers and 4-H Alumni serve as judges. The Delaware 4-H Foundation sponsors awards for this event.
Congratulations to all the participants!
Below are the results:
Cloverbud participants: Wallace Bonner, Emma Comegys, Anastasia Gallaher, Cecilia Gallaher, Nathan Hunt, Moira Jones and Jacob Patrick
Beginner: Brogan Raughley-Appetizer-Champion
Michela Davis-Bread-Champion Anna Schaedler-Hon. Mention
Karmyn Sposato-Meat or Main Dish-Champion Colby Lockridge-Hon. Mention
Abby Cochrane-Side Dish-Champion
Max Lewandowski-Soup, Stew or Chili-Champion Chase Oldis-Hon. Mention
Emma Patrick-Dessert-Champion Michaela Patrick-Hon. Mention
Stella Latkowski-Cookies, Cupcakes or Brownies-Champion Claire Schaedler-Hon. Mention
Junior: Giana Ruggeri-Appetizer-Champion Chase Pugh-Hon. Mention
Emily Campbell-Meat or Main Dish-Champion Micaela Pennachi-Hon. Mention
Melanie Witte-Side Dish-Champion Liam Aber-Hon. Mention
James Patrick- Soup, Stew or Chili-Champion
Alana Sharpe-Dessert-Champion Katie Campbell-Hon. Mention
Senior: Tyler Oldis-Appetizer-Champion Brandon Tang-Hon. Mention
Daisy Timney-Dessert-Champion Noah Everett-Hon. Mention
Photography Contest
We received a record number of photography entries this year for the Photo Contest- we’re proud of all our entrants!
We have awarded 2 Best in Show titles:
Best in Show- Color: Skylar Brennecke, Holy Angels 4-H Club
Best in Show- Black & White: Micaela Pennachi, Summit Bridge Club
Foods and Nutrition Judging Contest Results
On January 25, 4-Hers competed in the Foods and Nutrition Judging Contest. In this contest they are learning about nutrition, physical activity, food safety, cooking terminology, tools of the trade, consumer education, recipe measurements and more. Members who score in the top 10 of the Senior Judging Contest are eligible to participate in the Foods Judging Contest at the Delaware State Fair.
Congratulations to all the participants!
Top scorers for the JUNIOR level:
Tobi Tang, Meado-Larks
Anna Schaedler, Meado-Larks
Chase Oldis, Porter Gang
Brogan Raughley, Porter Gang
Colby Lockridge, Porter Gang
Alanna Sharpe, Rt. 9 Culinary
Claire Schaedler, Meado-Larks
Ryan Davis, Meado-Larks
Michaela Patrick, Stump Corner
Savannah Timney, Heavenly Hooves
Chase Pugh, Summit Bridge
SENIOR level Top Ten:
Noah Everett, Stump Corner
Sydney Pyle, Porter Gang
Cole Simpson, Meado-Larks
Brandon Tang, Meado-Larks
Ava Raughley, Porter Gang
Daisy Timney, Heavenly Hooves
Luka Vasko, Porter Gang
Bruce Patrick, Stump Corner
Melanie Witte, Porter Gang
Katie Campbell, Stump Corner
❄Winter Workshops❄
Chase away the winter doldrums with Winter Workshops!
Saturday, Feb. 15:
Ozobots*
Cole Simpson, Computer Science Pathways Ambassador, will lead an exciting workshop using Ozobots. These coding robots teach programming and infinite ways to create and share.
This workshop will take place at the NCC 4-H Office, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark 19716 from 10 am- 12 noon. Ages 10-12. Cost: FREE
Wool Basics*
Including New Zealand lap spinning and felting. This workshop will be held at the Delaware City Library, 250 5th St., Delaware City 19706 from 1- 3 pm. Cost: FREE
Saturday, Feb. 22:
Photography- 10 Steps that Help*
When you exhibit your photos at the Delaware State Fair, do you ever wonder what the judges were thinking when you read the comment tag attached to your photo? This workshop is intended to help you get the right picture and a blue ribbon for the exhibit class. (whether you are using a camera or a phone). This workshop will be held at the NCC 4-H Office from 10-11 am. Cost: FREE
Cupcake Decorating with the Pros from Bing’s Bakery*
Learn the history of this bakery along with cupcake decorating techniques. Held at the new Bake & Brew location, 57 S. Main St., Newark 19711. 11-11:45 am.
Two sessions (both at 11 am):
Ages 5-8
Ages 9-19
Cost: $10 (includes two cupcakes, icing, decorations and a drink)**
Saturday, Feb. 29
Flower Arranging*
Learn the art of basic flower arranging and make an arrangement to take home. This workshop will be held at Appoquinimink High School in the agriculture classrooms, 1080 Bunker Hill Rd., Middletown 19709 from 10 -11 am. Cost: $10**
* A minimum of 5 participants is needed for each workshop to run. If less than 5 people sign up, the workshop will be cancelled, so bring a friend!
** Pay at the door
