New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
May 4, 2024, 8:00 am- 11:00 am Cook Family Farm, Newark (New Castle County)May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)May 28, 2024- 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Delaware State Fairgrounds (Kent and Sussex County)
All 3 counties have decided to hold these on the same date. That new date is Wednesday, May 22.
The evening was a GREAT success! Thanks to all our members who came out and our volunteers who made it a rewarding and fun night for all!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Starting at 6:30 pm NCC Office In a 4-H Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Talks, 4-H youth members demonstrate individually or with another member as a team entry. A topic is chosen from a 4-H project. Props and visual Continue reading Demonstration Contest
Please register to attend the county archery training/s. You must attend at least one training to participate in the archery contest at the Delaware State Fair. This year all trainings will be held at B&B Farms: 1019 Caldwell Corner Rd Townsend Continue reading 2024 NCC Archery Training Dates
Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography All contests will be held at the New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE. If you have questions, please reach out to Serena Judging Continue reading Judging Contests
March 13, 2024 6 PM – 8 PM The New Castle County Leaders Association and Junior Council is excited to offer our first-ever county-wide 4-H Project Palooza event! There will be songs, games, and a variety of project areas to explore! Continue reading County-Wide Project Palooza Night
We have two sessions so please be mindful of the date that you are choosing: Monday, March 25 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Horticulture – Wildlife Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography Continue reading Judging Contests
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Guidelines
Surprise someone in New Castle County on Easter morning! Your treat filled eggs will be delivered to your or their yard on Saturday March 30th, 2024 (scattered not hidden). If there is bad weather Saturday night, the eggs will be Continue reading Egg My Yard!
2nd Annual Plogging the Pomeroy Trail April 5, 2024 10:00-10:15 AM Registration and supply pick-up for Plogging Event: Address: 461 Wyoming Road Newark, DE 19716 (required for all participants) 10:15-11:15 AM Plogging on Pomeroy Trail (1-3 miles) 11:30-12:00 PM University of Delaware Continue reading Plogging on the Pomeroy Trail
Please register to attend the county archery training/s. You must attend at least one training to participate in the archery contest at the Delaware State Fair. This year all trainings will be held at B&B Farms: 1019 Caldwell Corner Rd Continue reading 2024 NCC Archery Training Dates Scheduled
Join us for our 1st ever 4-H Countywide Project Palooza night where all of your 4-H leaders have come together to create a memorable March meeting. Meeting details: When: Wednesday, March 13 from 6-8pm Where: New Castle County 4-H Office: 461 Continue reading 4-H Countywide Project Palooza Night
We have two sessions so please be mindful of the date that you are choosing: Monday, March 25 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Horticulture – Wildlife Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography Continue reading Sign Up for Judging Contests!
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Guidelines
The 47th AG Day is Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. It is a community event hosted by the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Cooperative Extension has a long-standing presence at Ag Day Continue reading Club Ag Day Registration
Open to members who are 13+. Join us for a fun weekend of leadership workshops, stress management, CPR training, yoga and more, Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14 at the NCC 4-H Office (461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716). Drop Continue reading Junior Leader Weekend
New Castle County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending New Castle County 4-H Day Camp or State Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. Continue reading Camp Scholarships
Join Twila, our STEAM Team Director in the National 4-H STEM Challenge at the NCC Office on Wednesday, January 24 at 6 pm. Learn about renewable energies and become engineers by building your own renewable energy prototype. Registration can be Continue reading STEM Exploring 4-H Workshop
Join us for the foods judging training on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:30pm. We will be covering what will be on the Foods judging contest and answering any questions you might have regarding Favorite foods. NCC 4-H Office, 461 Continue reading Foods Judging Training
Get your aprons on and your recipe books ready! It’s almost time for the 2024 NCC 4-H Favorite Foods Competition! Entries are due to Serena in the NCC Office by Monday, January 22. Email to serenac@udel.edu, fax to 302-831-8934 (and call Continue reading Favorite Foods
