New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
April 11-16-2025 – Arlington, VA National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. Since 1922, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of Continue reading National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Ignite Summit, March 12-16, 2025. Open to enrolled 4-H’ers aged 14-19 years. Start your application today at de4hignite25.4honline.com. Find Your Spark. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit combines the previous National Youth Summits for Agri-Science, STEM and Healthy Living into Continue reading IGNITE by 4-H Summit/ National Congress
National 4-H Ignite Summit, March 12-16, 2025. Open to enrolled 4-H’ers aged 14-19 years. Start your application today at de4hignite25.4honline.com. Find Your Spark. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit combines the previous National Youth Summits for Agri-Science, STEM and Healthy Living into Continue reading IGNITE by 4-H Summit
Congratulations to Stump Corner for their winning litter barrel! And a strong second place is awarded to the Kindness Matters Club for a GREAT first time entry! Well done to both our clubs!
All 3 counties have decided to hold these on the same date. That new date is Wednesday, May 22.
Deadline to register is TODAY! 2nd Annual Plogging the Pomeroy Trail April 5, 2024 10:00-10:15 AM Registration and supply pick-up for Plogging Event: Address: 461 Wyoming Road Newark, DE 19716 (required for all participants) 10:15-11:15 AM Plogging on Pomeroy Trail (1-3 miles) 11:30-12:00 PM University Continue reading This Friday! Plogging on the Pomeroy!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 Starting at 6:30 pm NCC Office In a 4-H Demonstration Contest or Illustrated Talks, 4-H youth members demonstrate individually or with another member as a team entry. A topic is chosen from a 4-H project. Props and visual Continue reading Demonstration Contest
Join us for our 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 multiple times as we offer different programs each year. The 2024 Continue reading Legislative Day
2024 Quality Assurance Certification Requirement for Delaware State Fair Market Animal Exhibitors All Delaware State Fair junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) are required to have a current quality assurance certification in Continue reading YQCA Training
Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography All contests will be held at the New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE. If you have questions, please reach out to Serena Judging Continue reading Judging Contests
Please join us for Camp Barnes Clean up on Saturday, April 13th starting at 8:30am at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford, DE 19945! There are a variety of different jobs that need to be done before camp opens for Continue reading Camp Clean Up
March 13, 2024 6 PM – 8 PM The New Castle County Leaders Association and Junior Council is excited to offer our first-ever county-wide 4-H Project Palooza event! There will be songs, games, and a variety of project areas to explore! Continue reading County-Wide Project Palooza Night
The 47th AG Day is Saturday, April 27 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 Club Ag Day Registration
Litter Barrel Registration In conjunction with Earth Day and to promote litter awareness and our 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel and place it in their community. Artists get your brushes out and Continue reading 2024 Litter Barrel Contest
Ready to Wear Information A 4-H member will bring an outfit of Ready to Wear clothing to model before a judge for fit and selection of accessories. Participants will interview with the judge to justify why the garment is needed Continue reading Clothing- Ready to Wear
We have two sessions so please be mindful of the date that you are choosing: Monday, March 25 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Horticulture – Wildlife Monday, April 24 from 4:30 – 7:00pm – Clothing – Wood science – Photography Continue reading Judging Contests
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 Guidelines
Join Delaware 4-H in the one day Shamrock Strut Walking Challenge on Sunday, 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 Continue reading Walking Challenges
Please register by April 1!
Join us for our 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 multiple times as we offer different programs each year. The 2024 Continue reading Delaware 4-H Legislative Day
Surprise someone in New Castle County on Easter morning! Your treat filled eggs will be delivered to your or their yard on Saturday March 30th, 2024 (scattered not hidden). If there is bad weather Saturday night, the eggs will be Continue reading Egg My Yard!
