New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
The National 4-H Congress is scheduled for November 28-December 1, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H Club Members aged 14 and up are invited to apply. Instructions: 1. Review the Delaware 4-H National Congress Guidelines. 2. Complete your discursive Delaware 4-H Continue reading National Congress
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, poem/spoken word, and t-shirt Continue reading National Drug Facts Week Contest
LifeSmarts is a consumer program for teens. Entering its 30th year, Lifesmarts provides real-world education for students who learn about core consumer topics and develop critical thinking skills. The goal of LifeSmarts is to create consumer-savvy young people who will be Continue reading Delaware 4-H LifeSmarts Varsity Team Contest
JOANN Fabrics: March 3 – May 4 (Stores in Dover and Newark) Seventh-annual JOANN point-of-sale campaign…customers can donate or round-up at checkout in JOANN stores to support 4-H. JOANN is experiencing some financial challenges, so we are thrilled that they have agreed to Continue reading Opportunities to support 4-H
Just a friendly reminder that the National 4-H Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl Registration is now open! Please share with your 4-H Leaders and Families. The competition begins January 15th. You can register at https://4-hshootingsports.org/quiz-bowl-registration/.
The National 4-H Conference will be held April 19-24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers 15-19 years old in good standing are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 1, 2023. The application process is NEW in 2023. Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the Continue reading Register NOW for the National 4-H Conference!
The National 4-H Conference will be held April 19-24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers 15-19 years old in good standing are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 1, 2023. The application process is NEW in 2023. Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the Continue reading National 4-H Conference
Applications for the below open on October 1. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit will be held March 13-17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers in good standing, currently in their sophomore or junior year of high school are encouraged to Continue reading National Conference and IGNITE Summit
If you are interested in attending the National Congress this year in November, now is the time to get your State Record Books in order. Please contact Kaitlin if you have questions.
If you are interested in attending the National Congress this year in November, now is the time to get your State Record Books in order. Please contact Kaitlin if you have questions.
State Teen Conference Registration is now open. Event date is February 25-26, 2023 on UD’s Newark Campus. National Ignite for 4-H Summit Application due January 6, 2023. Event date is March 9-12, 2023 in Washington, DC.
State Teen Conference Registration will open December 1. Event date is February 25-26, 2023 on UD’s Newark Campus. National 4-H Conference Application due December 15th. Event date is April 14-19, 2023 in Arlington, VA. National Ignite for 4-H Summit Application due January 6, 2023. Event date Continue reading State Teen Conference, National Conference and Ignite Summit
National Drug Facts week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, and poem/spoken word contests. Look below Continue reading Delaware 4-H National Drug Facts Contests
National Youth Summit on Agri-Science March 10 – 13, 2022 The Delaware 4-H Program will support two (2) Delaware 4-H youth and one (1) volunteer leader/staff chaperone to attend the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science. At the National Youth Summit Continue reading Upcoming National Youth Summits- In-Person!
April 2022- Date TBD National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the country. Conference is a hands-on, working conference in which delegates participate in a variety of programs and activities. Participants have Continue reading 2022 National 4-H Conference
National Youth STEM Summit: Galactic Quest Virtual: September 17 – 19, 2021 The Delaware 4-H Program will support two (2) Delaware 4-H youth and one (1) volunteer leader/staff chaperone to attend the virtual National Youth STEM Summit. At the Continue reading National 4-H STEM Summit
The 2021 National 4-H Congress is scheduled to take place November 26-30, 2021. Attached are the award procedures and application, which will also be updated on the website. Applications are due May 1, 2021. Feel free to contact Melissa in the Continue reading National 4-H Congress Applications
National Youth Summit on Healthy Living (Virtual): February 11-14, 2021 At the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living, high school students develop the knowledge and skills to address issues surrounding nutrition, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional well-being. Working alongside Continue reading National Conference Opportunities
The 2020 National 4-H Congress will take place November 27- December 1, 2020. Below are the award procedures and application, which will also be updated on the website. Applications are due May 1, 2020. 2020 National 4-H Congress Dates and Continue reading National Congress 2020
National Youth Summit on Agri-Science January 9-12, 2020 The Delaware 4-H Program will support two (2) Delaware 4-H youth and one (1) volunteer leader/staff chaperone to attend the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science. At the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science Continue reading Upcoming National 4-H Summits**
Information and application materials for the National Youth STEM Summit taking place October 24-27, 2019 are now available on our website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/youth-makers-summit/ Please note that this summit was formerly called the “Maker” summit. The application deadline to the state office Continue reading National Youth STEM Summit (formerly Maker Summit)
