New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Job well done to everyone who came out to give a demonstration! The following qualify to give a demonstration at the State Fair: Category: 336 – Vet Science Elizabeth Handlin 312 – Entomology Liam Aber 330 – Outdoor Adventures Savannah Continue reading Demo Contest Results
CONGRATULATIONS !! The below qualify to participate in the Judging Competitions at the State Fair: Clothing & Textiles: Michaela PatrickElizabeth Handlin Foods: Daisy TimneyClaire SchaedlerChase OldisBrogan RaughleyColby LockridgeSavannah TimneyJoey Ciamaricone Evelyn WitteAnna Schaedler Horticulture: Gabe Trunfio Photography: Liam Aber Wildlife: Continue reading Judging Contest Results
Great Job! 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Stump Corner
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H 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 aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
If you missed the Clothing, Photography, Horticulture, Wildlife, Wood Sciences or Foods Judging or Demonstration Contests, you can make them up on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. Please pre-register.
Registration ends Friday, March 31 Join 4-H as we travel to outer space, underwater and explore the earth during a three day spring break experience. Campers will have a hands-on learning experience with NASA approved sun science, water and earth Continue reading Last Call for Spring Break STEM Camp!
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H 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 aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
Saturday, June 3, 2023 At Delaware State Fair Grounds: 18500 South DuPont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952 Entries must be postmarked by Friday, May 5 2023 Entry Fee: $10/ head Late and Added Entries $20/ head – postmarked by May 26th Paper Continue reading 21st Annual New Castle County 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Show
New Castle County 4-H had a great turnout for Favorite Foods this year. It finally feels like we’re getting back on our feet! We had a successful competition with lots of delicious dishes and creative table placements. Thanks to all Continue reading Favorite Foods Results
Congrats to everyone who participated! Seniors: 1-Daisy Timney Heavenly Hooves2-Claire Schaedler Meado-Larks3-Chase Oldis Porter Gang4-Brogan Raughley Porter Gang5-Colby Lockridge Porter Gang6-Savannah Timney Heavenly Hooves7-Joey Ciamaricone Porter Gang Juniors: 1-Evelyn Witte Porter Gang2-Anna Schaedler Meado-Larks3-Amelia Carrubba Meado-Larks4-John McClaine Heavenly Hooves
CONGRATULATIONS to the following who participated in the Photo contest: Eleanor Carrubba – Meado-Larks Amelia Carrubba – Meado-Larks Liam Aber – Holy Angels Briella Vazquez – Holy Angels Yoliett Ramirez – Holy Angels Whitney Shelman – Holy Angels Neve Taylor – Continue reading Photo Contest Results
Newark, Cloverbud, CIT Day Camps: June 26-30 All Camp Registrations open March 1
Join 4-H as we travel to outer space, underwater and explore the earth during a three day spring break experience. Campers will have a hands-on learning experience with NASA approved sun science, water and earth experiments, and learning in a Continue reading Spring Break STEM Camp
Come Join us for Younger Member Overnighter! Saturday, April 1st – Sunday April 2, 2023 Drop off at 12:00 PM Pick up at 10:00 AM Ages 8-12 year old’s Camp Country Center: 1051 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 Cost: $15 Continue reading YMO (Younger Member Overnighter)
In an effort to promote litter awareness and the work of the 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel to place out in their community. Get your brushes out artists, and work with your other 4-H club members to design a barrel with a creative theme to promote litter awareness. Each club should complete an entry form and submit it to the 4-H Office by March 31st. Club litter barrels should be able to be in place for 30 days. Paint away and have fun!
Please Save the Date for the 2023 New Castle County Livestock Show Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Delaware State Fair grounds More info to come!
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 Contest Resources
Join 4-H as we travel to outer space, underwater and explore the earth during a three day spring break experience. Campers will have a hands-on learning experience with NASA approved sun science, water and earth experiments, and learning in a Continue reading Spring Break STEM Camp
Meet at the City of Wilmington Lot & Baseball field off of Alapocas Drive at 10 AM on Sunday 2/5. We will hike through Alapocas Run State Park and then go out for lunch afterward. All 4-H members ages 13 and older Continue reading Junior Leader Hike (instead of Weekend)
Come Join us for Younger Member Overnighter! Saturday, April 1st – Sunday April 2, 2023 Drop off at 12:00 PM Pick up at 10:00 AM Ages 8-12 year old’s Camp Country Center: 1051 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 Cost: $15 Continue reading Save the Date: Younger Member Overnighter
Kirk Middle School Saturday, February 11, 2023 Applications are due to Serena by Monday, January 23, 2023 You can find the Guidelines and Application HERE
