New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Here are the details: Carve or Decorate your pumpkin. The categories are: Decorated PumpkinCarved Pumpkin4-H Theme Pumpkin Age categories: Cloverbud– 5-7 years oldJunior: 8-12 years oldSenior: 13-19 years old Submit a picture or pictures of your decorated or carved pumpkin. Continue reading NCC Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Delaware 4-H Science Trip Series Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM Locations: 302Aquaponics 655 Simms Woods Road Dover, DE, 19901 Cost: $10.00 (fee also covers Chik Fil A lunch) Registration due by September 21, 2022 Learn about hydroponic Continue reading Aquaponics Field Trip
Tuesday, November 29 Brandywine Hundred Library 6:30 pm
You and your family are invited! When: Sunday, October 9, 2022Where: Lums Pond-Pavilion 1Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m. (lunch at 2:30 p.m.) Please bring a dish to share and any gamesyou might want to play!Plates, silverware, bottled water and cornhole will beprovided. Continue reading NCC Links Fall Picnic/Gathering
November 6 – State Horse trail Ride November 11 – Hippology contest registration due December 10 – Hippology Contest March 18 – Horse Bowl contest, Lake Forest North Details and registration info to come- stay tuned! Questions- please reach out Continue reading Upcoming Livestock/Horse Events
Want to help the environment while improving your physical wellness? Join Delaware 4-H in plogging, an activity that combines jogging and picking up litter. This initiative raises awareness of prevention while improving environmental, physical, emotional, and social wellness for all. The Continue reading Plogging for Purple
4-H’ers are encouraged to submit their Record Books and Diamond Clover. All are due on September 16 to the NCC Office. There will be a Record Book Training session of Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm. Register HERE Please see instructions and Continue reading Record Books and Diamond Clover Reports Due to Office on Sept. 16, 2022
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 “Opportunity 4 All”. Be creative and Continue reading 2022 Window Display and Banner Contest
Are you interested in health, wellness, and helping the community? Have you thought about becoming a Health & Wellness Ambassador? Join us for our next Zoom session September 15th, 2022 6:00pm-7:00pm and learn more about how to get involved as an Continue reading Become a Health & Wellness Ambassador!
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:30 pm NCC Office 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark 19716 Times will be assigned. Please register early and we will email you closer to the date with your time slot. If you have any questions, please Continue reading Announcing the 2021 Fall Public Speaking Contest
October 28, 2021 6:30-8:30 PM 461 Wyoming Rd Newark Galactic Quest explores the history of humans in space, the technology and resources needed for missions, and the obstacles humans encounter in orbit. Activities will include building a telescope, engineering a Continue reading Galactic Quest STEM Night
Tuesday, November 17 We are still awaiting word as to if it will be in-person or virtual. Times will be assigned. We will provide updates on location as they are available and will email you your assigned time. If you Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
OPEN TO ANY 4-H YOUTH OR PARENT Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Virtual via Zoom Join us on Thursday, November 5th for an engaging presentation by Sgt. Chillas with the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Continue reading Delaware’s Hunting Laws and Regulations DNREC Workshop
Pumpkin Contest Pictures are due to Ms. Kaitlin by Friday, October 23rd **Leaders we have added a category for you! Send over your best creation!
The NCC 4-H Achievement Event on October 6 was well attended. A huge thank you to everyone who came to honor your fellow 4-H’ers! Click below for links to the photos. Google Photos Flickr Below are award highlights: Best Exploring Continue reading Achievement Event Recap
Here are the 2019 Window Display Results: Banner: 1st Place – St. Ann’s 2nd Place – Flock of Friends Window Display: 1st Place – Summit Bridge 2nd Place – Stump Corner 3rd Place – Porter Gang Public Speaking Contest Results Continue reading 🎉Window Display/Banner/Public Speaking Results🎉
Delaware 4-H Alumni Social Where: Deer Park Tavern – 108 West Main St. Newark, DE 19716 When: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Time: 2:00 p.m.— 5:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening of fun and fellowship! Hors d’oeuvres will Continue reading 4-H Alumni Event
Join us on Monday, October 21 in the NCC Office for hands-on fun! We will have a workshop on the NYSD kit from 6:30 pm to 7:30/8 pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided for particpants. Please RSVP to Serena Continue reading National Youth Science Day Kit Workshop
