New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
The first NCC Demonstration Contest will be held March 15 in the NCC Extension Office at 6:00 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/
The Junior Council is planning an exciting overnighter for 4-H members thirteen and older at the 2018 Junior Leader Weekend! Come, help plan and execute Younger Member Overnighter! Juniorr Leader Weekend flyer and registration
WHAT IS YOUNGER MEMBER OVERNIGHTER? Younger Member Overnighter (YMO) is a tradition open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight stay to be held at Mallard Lodge, Hay Point Landing Road Continue reading Younger Member Overnighter
Come out and join us for these exciting Winter Workshops: February 10, 17 and 24 Up for the Challenge Train the Trainer Crafts- wood snowman decorating Entomology 101- Bugs and more! Next Top Chef Cases for Smiles- pillowcase making workshop Continue reading Winter Workshops
Congratulations to all our participants in the Public Speaking Contest! It was a cold and dreary evening in early January, but these 4-Hers kept things lively by engaging the judges with a variety of interesting topics. Thanks to all our Continue reading Public Speaking Results
Great Job to everyone who participated in the 2018 Favorite Foods competition and congratulations to our winner. A special thank you to our 4-H volunteers and Junior Council members that assisted in making the event such a success! Continue reading Favorite Foods Results
The Delaware Forest Service invites all public and private schools, grades K-5 to participate in the 2018 Arbor Day Poster Contest and Annual Free Seedling Giveaway. Deadline to register: March 15, 2018 Deadline to submit posters: March 29, 2018 For Continue reading 2018 Arbor Day Poster Contest
Saturday, January 20, 8:00 am, Kirk Middle School Snow Date: Saturday, January 27, 8:00 am, NCC Extension Office The Favorite Foods Contest is open to all 4-H members currently taking a 4-H project. Participants select a category to enter: Breads, Meat or Main Continue reading Favorite Foods Competition
Photos will be displayed during the Favorite Foods Competition at Kirk Middle School, on January 20, beginning at 11:00am. Ribbons will be awarded for each exhibit, based on the Danish Scale. Additionally, an overall champion will be selected for each age Continue reading 2018 NCC 4-H Photography Contest
The snow didn’t keep our 4-H architects away from the NCC Winter Fun Day. They came together and constructed and decorated some great “gingerbread” houses; all while enjoying some holiday themed fun.
Announcing the 2018 NCC 4-H Public Speaking Contest Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:00 pm Brandywine Hundred Library Registration Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2018 Guidelines and registration form are below. We have also included a worksheet to help you plan your Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
The NCC 4-H Achievement Event was very well attended, despite the driving rain. A huge thank you to everyone who braved the elements to honor your fellow 4-H’ers! Here is a recap of the awards given: Achievement Event Special Awards: Continue reading NCC 4-H Achievement Events Awards Recap
Window Display Competition: 1st Place – Tails N’ Trails 4-H Club 2nd Place – Porter Gang 4-H Club 3rd Place – Summit Bridge 4-H Club Banner Display Contest: 1st Place: Clara Gulick, Tails N’ Trails 4-H Club 2nd Place: Halley Continue reading Window Display and Banner Contest Results
The 2018 Favorite Foods Competition will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Kirk Middle School. Start thinking about your most delicious recipes now! More info will be posted in the December issue of the Newsflash.
Please join us on Sunday, October 29 from 2- 4 pm at the NCC 4-H Office as we recognize the achievements and accomplishments of your fellow NCC 4-Hers over the past year. Light refreshments will follow the awards ceremony. Don’t Continue reading RSVP now for the 2017 NCC 4-H Achievement Event
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National 4-H Week provides a great opportunity to put New Castle County 4-H and your individual club in the spotlight! This year think about how your club can encourage others in the community to become a 4-H member. Believe it Continue reading 2017 Window Display and Banner Contest
Don’t miss out! The registration deadline for the Young Explorer, Cloverbud and Counselor in Training 4-H Day Camps on June 26-30 is June 16. Because we need a headcount for supply and activities prep for these camps, we are unable to accept Continue reading Day Camp Registration Deadlines
