New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Photography Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to Continue reading Horse Bowl
Get your mixing bowls ready! The NCC Favorite Foods Competition will be Sat., Feb. 7 at the NCC Office. You can find guidelines and the application form online via the button below. Applications are due by Mon., Jan. 27
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Photography Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
Time to apply for the 2026 National 4-H Conference The 2026 National 4-H Conference will take place April 10-15, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, the National Continue reading 2026 National 4-H Conference
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Archery Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
Time to apply for the 2026 National 4-H Conference The 2026 National 4-H Conference will take place April 10-15, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, the National Continue reading 2026 National 4-H Conference
IGNITE Mar 25-29 2026, Washington Hilton Registration is open Sept. 2 through Oct. 15, 2025 Open to 4-H Club Members aged 14-to-19 years old. For four days, teens from all over the country come to D.C. to collaborate, connect, and Continue reading 2026 National Conferences
IGNITE Mar 25-29 2026, Washington Hilton Registration is open Sept. 2 through Oct. 15, 2025 Open to 4-H Club Members aged 14-to-19 years old. For four days, teens from all over the country come to D.C. to collaborate, connect, and Continue reading 2026 National Conferences
Did you miss the first Demonstration Contest? Never fear! There’s a second Demonstration Contest coming up soon on Thursday, May 8, 6:30 pm at the NCC Office Don’t wait- register today!
Wed., May 21 NCC Office Did you miss the original Skillathon dates? It’s not too late to try to qualify to participate in the State Fair Contest! Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking Continue reading Skillathon Make Up Date
1st State Livestock Jackpot Show- May 17th The Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee is hosting the 27th 1st State Livestock Jackpot Show on May 17th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. This is an open show that any exhibitor form throughout the region can Continue reading Livestock Jackpot/County Livestock Show
Please use the button at the bottom of this post to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of Continue reading 2025 Animal Judging Contests
(Please only register for one) Demonstration Contest 1 Thursday, April 10, 2025Starting at 6:30 pmNCC Extension Office, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716 For a list of classes please visit – 4-H Webpage under Contest & Events Questions please contact Ms. Kaitlin Continue reading NCC Demonstration Contests
2025 State 4-H Avian Bowl Study Sections- July 26, 2025 The Avian Bowl is a knowledge based quiz bowl style competition that focuses on poultry and eggs and poultry industry topics. The 2025 Delaware 4-H Avian Bowl will be Saturday Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Surprise someone in New Castle County on Easter morning! Your treat filled eggs will be delivered to your or their yard on Saturday April 19th, 2025 (scattered not hidden). If there is bad weather Saturday night, the eggs will be Continue reading Egg My Yard Fundraiser
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 2025 Continue reading Legislative Day
Please use the button at the bottom of this post to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of Continue reading 2025 Animal Judging Contests
Tagging Dates for 2025 Delaware State Fair Market Animals and Feeder Calves- Saturday, May 3rd – Cook Family Farm Newark, Delaware 8-11 am Saturday, May 10th – Delaware State Fairgrounds- 8-11 am Tuesday, May 27th- Delaware State Fairgrounds- 5-8 pm
Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. Skill-A-Thon’s teach critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make Continue reading Skill-A-Thon (formerly Judging Contest) Schedule and Registration
The Kent County 4-H Archery Shoot will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the New Castle Building at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Participants must register by May 6, 2025. On the day of the event, Continue reading 2025 Archery Shoot
