New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
We had a successful Younger Member Overnight at Ashland Nature Center on March 30. We welcomed twenty four 4-Hers from ten different clubs in New Castle County- a really great turn out! They enjoyed the Nocturnal Animals Program as well Continue reading YMO recap
The second Demonstration Contest will be held Saturday, May 11 in the NCC Extension Office starting at 9 am. Info on categories and registration forms can be found under “Demonstration Contest” at: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/new-castle-county-4-h-youth-development/new-castle-county-4h-forms-resources/ ** Please note: The following categories are now Continue reading NCC Demo Contest II
We have judging kits that can be used for studying and all guidelines can be found online under 4-H Competitions on the State 4-H website, or by visiting the link below: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/judging-competitions/
NCC 4-H Junior Leader Weekend April 13-14, 2019 Continue reading Junior Leader Weekend
LET’S GO FISHIN! Spring Workshops Planned – Sign up now!!! Purpose: Help develop the enjoyment, and potential lifetime hobby, of fishing with interested 4-H youth. Workshops will also enhance participant’s knowledge and understanding of environmental conservation and responsible outdoor Continue reading Fishing Workshops
Winter Workshops Feb. 16: Robotics Cole Simpson attended the National 4-H Makers Summit and it inspired him to create this workshop using OZOBOTS. It was a fun challenge to program the robots to complete a maze. Food Science This group Continue reading Recap: Winter Workshops
The first NCC Demonstration Contest will be held March 21 in the NCC Extension Office at 6:30 pm. Info on categories and registration forms can be found under “Demonstration Contest” at: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/new-castle-county-4-h-youth-development/new-castle-county-4h-forms-resources/ Registrations are due in to the office by Continue reading NCC Demonstration Contest
In case you were not alerted to the update, we have added a robotics workshop on February 16. A description and updated registration form can be found HERE under the Winter Workshops heading. Limited to 8 participants!
Get your recipe books out! The 2019 Favorite Foods Competition will be held on Saturday, January 26 at Kirk Middle School. Photography Contest will also be held on January 26. The NCC Links will sponsor the Adult Dessert Competition again this Continue reading 👨🍳 Favorite Foods/Photography Contest 👨🍳
Workshops are just like the classes you take at camp; you’ll learn something new and have a finished project to take home with you. Open to the public. Workshops will be held at the NCC Extension Office. February 16 Continue reading ❄🎨 2019 NCC 4-H Winter Workshops 🔨❄
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree How lovely are thy branches of the 4-H Christmas tree. The boughs are beautifully decorated with hats and gloves denoted by 4-Hers, Master Gardeners, and staff. So many items were donated that hats and Continue reading December Recap
Join us on Saturday, December 8 from 10 am– 12 noon. We’ll be decorating cookies and making holiday centerpieces or baskets using fresh greens. Ages 5-19 $5 per person a donation of hat, gloves or scarf to the 4-H tree which Continue reading ❄Winter Fun Day ❄
Wow! is the best way to sum up the New Castle County Public Speaking event held on Wednesday, November 28. The judges and audience were amazed at the awesome presentations. The speakers captivated and held the attention of the judges Continue reading Public Speaking Contest Results
The NCC 4-H Achievement Event on Nov. 4 was well attended. A huge thank you to everyone who came to honor your fellow 4-H’ers! Here is the link to the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nFTX4zDDAy1tpg3T6 Here are highlights of some of the Continue reading Achievement Event Recap
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:00 pm Brandywine Hundred Library Registration Deadline: Friday, November 16 Guidelines and registration form are below. We have also included a worksheet to help you plan your speech. 2018-2019 NCC Public Speaking Registration Form Public Continue reading NCC 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Get your recipe books out! The 2019 Favorite Foods Competition will be held on Saturday, January 26 at Kirk Middle School. Photography Contest will also be held on January 26. There will also be a Favorite Foods and Foods Judging Contest Continue reading Favorite Foods- Save the Date! 🍕🍰🌮
In recognition of National 4-H Week, the NCC Order of the Links sponsored a bowling event on October 12. 34 people participated, adding the 4th H for Health with this activity. Everyone had a ball! Also, in keeping with the Continue reading NCC Order of the Links Bowling Night Recap 🎳
Come one, come all! Join us for an afternoon of fun and recognition! Register HERE
Come out to celebrate National 4-H Week with the Links! Friday, October 12, 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. AMF Prices Corner Bowling Alley 3215 Kirkwood Highway; Wilmington, DE 19808 $5.00 per person—includes shoe rental, 2 hours bowling, food, and sodas (money will Continue reading NCC 4-H Links Bowling Night
