New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
National 4-H Conference will be held April 7-12, 2018 Download 2018 Application (deadline is December 1, 2017) The National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members (15-19 years old) across the country. Conference is a Continue reading National 4-H Conference Applications due December 1, 2017
On the evening of December 7, a 90-minute e-Forum session, “Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life and Work”, will be held beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Kent County 4-H Office. All Delaware 4-H volunteers are encouraged to register. The e-Forum Continue reading National 4-H Volunteer E-Forum
Help us promote Delaware 4-H during National 4-H week, October 1-7 and let people know exactly how strongly “4-H Grows Here”! Facebook On Mobile Hit “Edit” on profile photo and Select “Add Frame” In the Search box, enter National 4-H Week 2017 Select Continue reading Add a 4-H Frame to your Facebook Profile Picture for 4-H Week!
ATV Safety Course A half-day, hands-on ATV Rider Course SM to learn the proper and safe use of all-terrain vehicles is being offered Sept. 9th, Oct. 7th, and Nov 4th at the Danner Campus in Dover, DE. The ATV Rider Continue reading Upcoming Opportunities and Training Courses
Meado-Larks Club Service Opportunity As you know, much of coastal Texas has been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Please consider raising funds or spearheading other relief efforts for your fellow 4-Hers in the affected areas. If your club needs assistance with Continue reading Club Reports/Service Opportunities
Applications are being accepted for the roundtable facilitator roles for the 2018 National 4-H Conference which will be held in Washington, D.C. April 7-12, 2018. Application documents can be downloaded at http://4-h.org/parents/national-4-h-conference/#!leadership-facilitators. National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in Continue reading Leadership Opportunity for College Students
Applications are now being accepted for consideration to attend the National Youth Agri-Science Summit on February 2-5, 2017, and the National Youth Healthy Living Summit on February 17-20, 2017. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Announcing: Continue reading Agri-Science & Healthy Living Summits
Get creative, get innovative at the National Youth Maker Summit, November 10-13, 2016. 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 Maker Summit in Washington, DC. Continue reading Calling all Makers to the National Youth Maker Summit!
2016 National Institute Application The National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute at University of Minnesota, St. Paul MN. August 2-6, 2016 Deadline-May 15, 2016to Kristin Cook at 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE 19901
All abuzz about bees and why they’re so important to us? Share your thoughts in this essay competition, and maybe even win a cash prize! The 2016 essay topic is Continue reading 2016 Beekeeping Essay Contest Deadline has been extended!
