New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Champions Liam Aber – Environmental Science Club – Entomology Caitlin Dooling – Stump Corner – Arts/Crafts Victoria Fuller – Sheep Club – Clothing Elizabeth Handlin – Heavenly Hooves – Sheep Ava Raughley – Porter Gang – Other Daisy Timney – Continue reading Demonstration Contest Results
Judging Results Photography Senior Division Alyson Melson, Meado-Larks Eason Li, Order of the Phoenix Patrick Trunfio, Stump Corner Kelsie Arisman, Junior Council Megan Wiley, Meado-Larks Matthew Trunfio, Stump Corner Zeke Dichiaro, C3 Andrew Shaffer, Summit Bridge Maggie Wiley, Meado-Larks Dairy Continue reading Photography and Dairy Judging, Equine Arts Results
Final Pork Quality Assurance Classroom Training June 6th The final opportunity for PQA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market hog during the 2016 Delaware State Fair is June 6th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Kent County Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Four Stump Corner 4-Hers participated in the Clothing and Textile Showcase, held at Lake Forest High School on April 22. All their hard work paid off- each earned a blue ribbon in the Beginner Clothing Construction Category. Emily Campbell was Continue reading Judging Results
This year we have new categories for the 2017 Demonstrations! So be sure to check out the new categories before picking your topic! This year the Contest will be May 13th at the 4-H Office. Please note that the following Continue reading Demonstration Contest
Judging contests Guidelines can be found online at www.extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/judging-competitions/ . Dairy Judging UD Dairy Unit May 1, 2017 7 pm Livestock Judging Harrington Fair Grounds June 9, 2017 6:30 pm Demonstration Contest This year we have new categories for the Continue reading Reminders about upcoming events
What is a YMO? YMO, or Younger Member Overnighter, is a tradition open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight camping experience that is held at Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, DE. Continue reading Weekend Fun at the YMO!
New Castle County 4-H and FFA 16th Annual Summer Livestock Classic Saturday, June 10, 2017 Delaware State Fair Grounds Harrington, DE Weigh-Ins: 7:00- 8:00 a.m. Show begins at 9:00 a.m. Entry Fee: $8/animal $16/animal after May 5 Continue reading 2017 NCC Livestock Show
Join us for our second annual Spaghetti Dinner! 4-H Exchange Members and Leaders will be preparing a delicious meal and desserts on Saturday, March 18, from 5-7pm. For tickets contact an exchange member or the 4-H Office at (302) 831-8965. Continue reading New Castle County Exchange Spaghetti Dinner
2017 4-H Club Ag Day Registration
Wanting to get away for the weekend and hang out with friends while learning valuable leadership skills? Jr. Council members have been planning an exciting weekend for 4-H members 13 and older at the 2017 Junior Leader Weekend! Space is limited Continue reading Junior Leader Weekend
