New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
April 23, 2023 More info can be found below:
State Teen Conference Registration is now open. Event date is February 25-26, 2023 on UD’s Newark Campus. National Ignite for 4-H Summit Application due January 6, 2023. Event date is March 9-12, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Please join us for our April 2023 Healthy Living Retreat in Hockessin, Delaware! What: Healthy Living Retreat- join us, Delaware 4-Hers and Health & Wellness Ambassadors for a weekend filled with healthy living activities, team-building and leadership, mindfulness activities, nature Continue reading Healthy Living Retreat
To all our State Fair qualifiers! Demonstration Contest: Category and Name: 304 – Arts / Crafts / Visual Arts- Savannah Timney 324 – Clothing / Textiles- Daisy Timney 305 – Other – General- Evelyn Witte 338 – Sheep- Elizabeth Handlin Continue reading Demo and Judging Contest Results
It felt like our Favorite Foods Competition would never get here! But we had a successful competition with lots of delicious dishes and creative table placements. Thanks to all our competitors for your hard work, patience and dedication. Thank you Continue reading Favorite Foods Results
These trainings are offered to anyone, unless otherwise noted. You must attend a session if you want to participate in the State Contest. Youth may attend any of the opportunities listed below. You will need to indicate on the form Continue reading County Archery Shoots
Thursday, May 12, 2022 6pm NCC Extension Office 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark Registrations due by Friday, May 6 Register HERE
May. 21st, 2022 Harrington, DE Late fees will be applied after May 10th. The last day to submit online entries is May 21st. Entries are accepted the day of show. You can edit your entries online until May 21st. For info Continue reading 1st State Livestock Jackpot Show
Join us on Thursday, April 21 for a trip to the Turkey Hill Experience! For current 4-H members only. Each member must have an accompanying adult. We understand this trip is during many parent’s workday. If parents are unable to Continue reading DE 4-H Science Trip-The Turkey Hill Experience
Delaware 4‐H Legislative Day promotes Delaware 4‐H. It is an educational opportunity to learn about Delaware’s government and an opportunity to express appreciation to our legislators for their continued support of 4‐H. 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day for more Continue reading Legislative Day 2022
These trainings are offered to anyone, unless otherwise noted. Youth may attend any of the opportunities listed below. You will need to indicate on the form if you are new to archery or if you have attended an archery Continue reading Archery Trainings Available This Spring
Every year on April 22nd, the birth of an environmental movement originating in 1970 is celebrated! Origins of Earth Day In the time leading up to the first Earth Day, the people of The United States were focused on industry Continue reading Get Involved for Earth Day!
Ag Day is a community event hosted by the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources that brings agriculture and natural resources to life. 4-H has a long-standing presence at Ag Day and we are planning to be Continue reading Ag Day 2022: Commitment to Conservation
Join us in this pilot program for Walk across Delaware April 4th – May 27th! Get out there and walk! You will track your miles walked during the week and submit on Sundays. We will be “walking” (virtually) from Delmar, Continue reading Walk Across Delaware
We encourage all project leaders and 4-H members to review the information related to the many judging contests offered, well in advance of the contest date. Click on the links below to find the materials available. Preparation for the Continue reading Judging Contest Kits
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. So get your brushes out artists, and work with Continue reading County Litter Barrel Decorating Contest
Save the Date for Sunday, April 10th and Sunday, May 22nd for two Archery Shoot days. Hosted by Stump Corner 4-H Club at Eblings Farm. Registration will be posted soon
“Let Your Voice Be Heard” – Virtual Legislative Workshops – May 13-25 REGISTER HERE The Delaware 4-H State Teen Council invites 4-H members ages 8-19 to participate in 3 different workshops to show how people of all ages can work with Continue reading Virtual Legislative Workshops
Saturday, May 15, 2021 Starting at 9am Location: New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE 19716 Times will be schedule after registration Register HERE
Sign up for the following contests: Tuesday, May 18th – Wildlife, Horticulture, Wood science, Clothing, Foods and Photography *Deadline to register is Monday, May 17th Location: NCC 4-H Office- 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, 19716 You will be assigned a Continue reading NCC Judging Contests
