New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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)
Application deadline extended to May 15 National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For 94 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and Continue reading National 4-H Congress Application Deadline Extended
2019 Essay Topic: Honey Varietals, State to State Each jar of honey reflects an unrepeatable combination of climate, soil, weather and flowers. Each state has unique honey varietals that beekeepers can market to their customers. Please identify one unique varietal Continue reading 🐝 2019 Beekeeping Essay Competition 🐝
April 6-11, 2019 National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Citizenship, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. National 4‑H Conference delegates engage in personal Continue reading National 4-H Conference
Accepting Applications for 2019 Program Assistants Do you know a college student who has a passion for government, history, political science, education, public speaking, or leadership? We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with young people. If Continue reading National 4-H Council Internship Opportunities
2019 4-H Youth Artwork Calendar Do you know a #4H artist? Encourage them to submit their artwork for a chance to be selected for the 2019 4-H Youth Artwork Calendar! Entries due on August 10! Visit the link for more info: http://bit.ly/2AtDzyE Record Continue reading Upcoming events
This October, 4-H and Google will launch an exciting National Youth Science Day challenge, Code Your World, which invites kids to get involved in computer science through hands-on doing. Code Your World is a four-part computer science (CS) challenge that Continue reading 4-H Science Updates
The Music Education Matters Summit, hosted by Georgia 4-H, provides an experience for youth across Georgia, and around the nation, to practice and grow in music education, network and learn from industry professionals, and develop as a leader, team member, Continue reading Music Education Matters Event
The 2018 National 4-H Congress will take place November 23-27, 2018. Applications are due May 1, 2018. Please click the below link for more info and application. http://extension.udel.edu/4h/projects-activities-for-members/topic-citizenship/national-4-h-congress/
JoANN Fabrics will be running a Paper Clover Campaign during the month of February. Unlike other Paper Clover campaigns, clovers will not be displayed in-store. However, customers can purchase either a $1 or $4 Valentine’s edition clover. The $4 clover Continue reading JoANN Fabrics Paper Clover Campaign
National 4-H offers a variety of youth summits. Delaware 4-H is able to send four youth to each summit. Info on the next 2 summits can be found below: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/9965-2/ Applications for the Agri-Science Summit are due in to Continue reading Upcoming National 4-H Youth Summits
