New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Contests Guidelines
Contestants must be 4-H members that are currently enrolled in the Delaware 4-H program. 4-H members must be between the ages of 5-19 years old as of January 1, 2023. Age divisions (age as of Jan 1, 2023) are as Continue reading 2023 Equine Art Contest
Join DE 4-H on Saturday, April 29 for Ag Day at UD’s Townsend Hall. Rain or Shine. 10 am- 3 pm. This year’s theme of “Ag Around the Corner” puts the spotlight on local farms and wildlife, with a special Continue reading Ag Day
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable Continue reading Judging Contest Guidelines
This is an annual event where 4-H members can visit our State Capital to learn what the legislative process is all about! 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day for more than one year as we offer different programs for different Continue reading Legislative Day
Join Delaware 4-H walking challenge, Spring into Action with Delaware 4-H. The contest will officially start Friday, April 7th and run through Sunday, April 16th. Register by Wednesday, April 5th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes Continue reading Spring into Action with DE 4-H Walking Challenge
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light will host its second annual statewide essay contest for all high school-age youth in Delaware: RENEW ~ Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth and their Wonders. RENEW is a platform for them to reflect – in writing – on the unique role Continue reading Climate Essay Contest
Come Join us for Younger Member Overnighter! Saturday, April 1st – Sunday April 2, 2023 Drop off at 12:00 PM Pick up at 10:00 AM Ages 8-12 year old’s Camp Country Center: 1051 Sharpless Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 Cost: $15 Continue reading YMO (Younger Member Overnighter)
This is an annual event where 4-H members can visit our State Capital to learn what the legislative process is all about! 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day for more than one year as we offer different programs for different Continue reading Legislative Day 2023
The 46th AG Day is Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. It is a community event hosted by the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Cooperative Extension has a long-standing presence at Ag Day Continue reading Ag Day
Calling all high school 4-H members! Starting to apply for a summer job or scholarship but need some assistance? Come and build the skills you need to be ready for your first or next interview. April 6 at 6:30pm – Resume Continue reading Resume Building Workshop
In an effort to promote litter awareness and the work of the 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel to place out in their community. Get your brushes out artists, and work with your other 4-H club members to design a barrel with a creative theme to promote litter awareness. Each club should complete an entry form and submit it to the 4-H Office by March 31st. Club litter barrels should be able to be in place for 30 days. Paint away and have fun!
Join Delaware 4-H in the one day Shamrock Strut on Friday, March 17th. Who will have all of the luck with the most steps for one day. Please submit your information and steps for the day to the link below Continue reading Shamrock Strut
DRAWING/GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST Use your creative illustration skills to bring your drawing to life using #MyWhyNDAFW theme! * Submission requirements: -Must be 8.5 x 11 paper -Appropriate for age category -Take a picture/scan drawing to submit VIDEO CONTEST Lights. Camera. Continue reading National Drug Facts Week Contest
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.
Join 4-H as we travel to outer space, underwater and explore the earth during a three day spring break experience. Campers will have a hands-on learning experience with NASA approved sun science, water and earth experiments, and learning in a Continue reading Spring Break STEM Camp
Meet at the City of Wilmington Lot & Baseball field off of Alapocas Drive at 10 AM on Sunday 2/5. We will hike through Alapocas Run State Park and then go out for lunch afterward. All 4-H members ages 13 and older Continue reading Junior Leader Hike (instead of Weekend)
Don’t forget to register! State Teen Conference Registration is now open. Event date is February 25-26, 2023 on UD’s Newark Campus.
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.
