New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Congratulations to all our participants- you did a great job! Beginner 1: 1st Place – Skylar Biko 2nd Place – Viviann Mitchell 3rd Place – Jerniya Cline 4th Place – Ava Moore 5th Place – Savannah Hall Beginner 2: 1st Continue reading Public Speaking Contest Results
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner! Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 23. See below for the contest rules and Continue reading Photo Contest
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Photography Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to Continue reading Horse Bowl
Delaware 4-H, State & JOAD Indoor Archery Championship DELAWARE WILL HOST OUR 5th INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS THE EVENT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE 4-H ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP, THIS IS A GREAT WARM-UP FOR ARCHERS IN THE LANCASTER CLASSIC The Delaware 4-H, State & Continue reading Delaware 4-H Indoor Archery Championship – January 16-18, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm at the NCC Office for the 2025 Public Speaking Contest! Register before Monday, December 1 When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 23. See below for the contest rules and Continue reading Photo Contest
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Archery Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
Banner Contest: 1st Place – Summit Bridge Window Display: 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Kindness Matters 3rd Place – Clover Quest 4th Place – Thrive Tribe
We’re going to be offering Project workshops throughout this year. These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. We have more coming in January, Continue reading NCC 4-H Project Workshops-Fall
This Fall join us in promoting 4-H across New Castle County and show your community all of the fun, exciting and meaningful programs 4-Hers take part in. The theme of National 4-H Week is “Beyond Ready”. Be creative and design Continue reading Window Display and Banner Contest
This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/25) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Continue reading Delaware State Fair Now Accepting Junior Board Applications
Congratulations to our NCC members who placed in the 58th Annual State 4-H Horse Show! Reserve Champion Western Horse– Abigail Selzer exhibiting Boon Bars Opie Olena Champion English Horse– Paloma Jaramillo-Contreras exhibiting Joya del Corazo The annual horse show is Continue reading State Horse Show Results
Delaware State Fair Now Accepting Junior Board Applications This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/25) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum Continue reading 2025 Junior Board Announcement
The Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee is hosting a livestock judging practice in combination with Woodbridge FFA next Sunday, June 8th at 10 am at Woodbridge High School. This is a great opportunity to practice all four species in Continue reading Livestock Judging Practice
Please use the button at the bottom of this post to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of Continue reading Last 2025 Animal Judging Contest
Join the Delaware 4-H weeklong walking challenge during the Delaware State Fair. The contest will officially start Thursday, July 17th and run through Saturday, July 26th. Register by Tuesday, July 15th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will Continue reading Get Walking with Delaware 4-H
Did you miss the first Demonstration Contest? Never fear! There’s a second Demonstration Contest coming up soon on Thursday, May 8, 6:30 pm at the NCC Office Don’t wait- register today!
Wed., May 21 NCC Office Did you miss the original Skillathon dates? It’s not too late to try to qualify to participate in the State Fair Contest! Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking Continue reading Skillathon Make Up Date
Tagging Dates for 2025 Delaware State Fair Market Animals and Feeder Calves- Saturday, May 3rd – Cook Family Farm Newark, Delaware 8-11 am Saturday, May 10th – Delaware State Fairgrounds- 8-11 am Tuesday, May 27th- Delaware State Fairgrounds- 5-8 pm
Please use the button at the bottom of this post to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of Continue reading 2025 Animal Judging Contests
