New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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 2018 Window Display and Banner Contest
Calling all New Castle County 4Hers! Are you interested in saving money? Like to compare prices, watch the stock markets or just want to learn about finances? Look no further! We are hosting an information session to form teams for Continue reading Consumer Champion Bowl Info Session
New Castle County 4-H and FFA livestock volunteers are hosting the 17th annual 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Classic on June 9, 2018. This livestock show will be held at the Delaware State Fair. Entries must be postmarked by May Continue reading New Castle County 4-H & FFA 17th Annual Summer Livestock Classic
The second Demonstration Contest will be held Saturday, May 12 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 4-H Demonstration Contest II
Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRTV6L3 Limited to the first 20 girls. Don’t delay!
A lot of wonderfully creative projects were made during this year’s Winter Workshops. Thanks to everyone who attended and the dedicated volunteers who gave their time to make this happen! Wood Snowman Workshop Continue reading Winter Workshops Pictures!
Join your fellow 4-H’ers, along with the entire University of Delaware Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources on Saturday, April 28 for a fun-filled day! As always, there will be lots to see and do, so bring a friend to Continue reading Ag Day 2018
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
