New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Save the date for our New Castle County Jr Leader Weekend. This year the event will be held at the NCC Extension office January 12-14. Join teens from across the county as we learn about our leadership styles and those Continue reading Save the Date- Junior Leader Weekend
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 22. The revised registration form will be in Continue reading Save the Date- Photo Contest!
If your club is looking for a Community Service project, please consider Stockings for Soldiers. DE 4-H clubs volunteer with this organization every year but more help is always needed. For more info, please visit their website at https://stockingsforsoldiers.org
Join us for the Fall Fest at Cook Family Farms (3300 Frazer Rd, Newark, DE 19702) on Sunday, Oct. 22 between 12 and 2 pm for our Pumpkin Decorating contest! Themes are: Age Categories: All 4-Her’s who bring a completed Continue reading Fall Fest/Pumpkin Contest
4-H and Mid Del Archers bring you an exciting 3D Archery Event! Try Something new … Walk the trails while practicing your archery skills at 3D targets, spend time outside, and have fun! We Hope to see you! Who: 4-H Continue reading 3D Archery Event
Interested in traveling and meeting new 4-H members who might have the same interests as you? Like to expand the number of States you have visited before you graduate? Come and check out the New Castle 4-H Exchange program Monday, October 23 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
What is a Quarter Auction?A quarter auction is part raffle, part auction, part fundraiser and ALL fun! It works a bit like bingo. When you arrive, you’ll receive a numbered paddle with a corresponding numbered ball that’s put into the Continue reading Quarter Auction
If you are a 4-H member between the age of 8-13, you should see the option to register for this event at the bottom of your profile page when you log into 4honline. Bring a friend! Instructions for non 4-H Continue reading Environmental Science Workshop
The first issue of the 4-H In Action is posted in the Delmarva Farmer, with articles from your very own county 4-H members! Check it out!
Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM – Movie & Yard Games 6:00 PM – Dance Location: Knutsens’ Barn 292 Prospect Church Road Harrington, DE Continue reading Kent County Junior Council Fall Social
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
Come Join us for our Exploring 4-H Workshop fall series. We will kick it off with our first session on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:30pm focusing on STEM/STEAM. The second session will be on Saturday, November 18th at 10am focusing Continue reading Exploring 4-H Workshops
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 “I Heart 4-H”. Be creative and Continue reading Window Display & Banner Contest
Interested in traveling and meeting new 4-H members who might have the same interests as you? Like to expand the number of States you have visited before you graduate? Come and check out the New Castle 4-H Exchange program Monday, September 25 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
At the Fall Fest at Cook Farm!
Please reach out to Kaitlin if you have questions about the basket donation.
The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year: March 1 and October 1 The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Continue reading DE 4-H Foundation Grant Request Due October 1st
Volunteers for the 36th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup have two options to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash — join the cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 23, or take part in a month-long, statewide cleanup campaign. For both efforts, Continue reading Delaware Coastal Cleanup
The Delaware 4-H Program joins in partnership with GOLO, the pioneering wellness solutions company, to promote and provide important information on vegetables and fruits we should all eat to be healthier. We appreciate the monetary support of GOLO to our 4-H program Continue reading Healthy Fruits and Vegetables We Should All Eat
Delaware Cow Camp 2023 Registrations Due June 21st Cow Camp is returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 1st, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their Continue reading Cow Camp
