Join Ms. Kaitlin and Ms. Jenny for a fun filled day that full of community service projects, hands-on activities, and leadership workshops.
When? April 24 10 am – 3 pm
Who? Teen Leaders ages 13-18
Register by April 19th at: http://www.udel.edu/008238
2021 Delaware State 4-H Horse Bowl- Virtual
The 2021 Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl will be occurring in a virtual format during the week of spring break April 4-11th! The contest will have both individual and team divisions and will be
conducted online using the Qualtrics platform. Awards will be presented for the top placing individuals and teams. Danish system awards will also be presented to all participants. Teams must be comprised of 3-4 members. Preregistration and a valid email address are required to participate and there is no entry fee this year. Registration for the 2021 Horse Bowl is online and will be open from March 22- April 2. https://www.pcsreg.com/virtual-delaware-4-h-horse-bowl-contest
For more information please visit the State 4-H Animal Science webpage.
The Clover Quest Trail Challenge
New for 2021 the Clover Quest Trail Challenge- ride or drive the First State with the Delaware 4-H Horse Program between June 1 and August 15th! Log your miles in the saddle as an individual, a as part of a team or both! A full team consists of 4 members, teams of three may also compete. Teams must include at least 1 4-H member. A family unit can be considered a team. Clubs may participate as a team and clubs may submit multiple teams. Miles can be counted in the area or on the trail.
Training/Conditioning and recreational hours/mileage count. Hours/mileage logged during any form of competition do not count. Both hours riding and hours driving may count towards this challenge. Teams do not have to ride together. Your miles and hours can be logged separately. When riding, please keep safety measures such as riding helmets, proper footwear, trail etiquette and social distancing protocols in mind.
Top placing individuals and teams will be recognized. All participants will receive a participation certificate at the end of the challenge no matter your accrued hours, mileage or participation level. Entry is made online via a Google Form. For those competing as a team, submit one (1) completed team entry form via an online Google Form with team captain identified.
Entry will not be considered eligible for awards until your entry form and log form have been received. Mileage and team captain log sheets must be turned in no later than August 23, 2021
For more information please visit the State 4-H Animal Science page.
Delaware 4-H Virtual Equine Art Contest- New Online Gallery for Viewing
The Delaware 4-H Equine Art Contest will be held via an online virtual art gallery. Participants will upload images of their artwork to Padlets organized by class between June 1- June 15th. Judging will be completed and awards will be announced by the end of June. Awards for 1st-6th place will be presented for each category in each age division. A Best in Show Champion and Reserve Champion will also be chosen and presented with rosettes and medallions. Cloverbuds will receive participation awards only. For technical questions or if you have trouble uploading images of artwork please contact Caroline DelVecchio at cadv@udel.edu Guidelines and classes can be found on the State 4-H Animal Science webpage.
Compete against your fellow 4-H friends in your county! The top 10 participants per county will be posted following the event, and will be invited to participate in the State Animal Judging Contests.
Registration is required by Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Event dates listed below.
Participants may only participate in one time slot per contest. No more than one contest can be completed at a time. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin at kristin@udel.edu or (302) 242-8895.
Horse Judging – Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:00 PM or Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:00 PM
Livestock Judging – Tuesday June 1, 2021 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Poultry Judging – Wednesday, June 2, 2021 4:00 PM or Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:00 PM
Dairy Judging – Wednesday, June 2, 2021 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Other important notes:
Participants may not do both levels this year. Active members age 13 and up must complete the Senior level; members 4-H age 8-12 may choose to complete the Junior or Senior level.
All events are virtual. Each contest is offered at two different times, members can only participate one time per contest.
All contests will include two evaluation classes to judge during the session, seniors will be required to complete a set of oral reasons and submit via email before leaving the contest.
These contests will determine 4-Her eligibility to judge these respective contests at the state level.
Contest Contacts:
Horse Judging – Kristin Cook at kristin@udel.edu
Livestock Judging – Kaitlin Klair at kklair@udel.edu
Poultry Judging – Jenny Trunfio at jtrunfio@udel.edu
Dairy Judging – Jill Jackson at jackson@udel.edu
This event occurs during the Delaware State Fair but the first entry deadline is February 15, 2021.
They will not be holding the Annual Spring Show in April this year.
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has had to make the very difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Ag Day.
We will all miss this wonderful educational and fun event, but understand in this difficult time.
If you have any questions, please email Kaitlin.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
NCC Office, 6 pm
Please register by Friday, March 20!
Younger Member Overnighter (YMO) is a tradition open to younger 4-H members between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight stay to be held at Ashland Nature Center Lodge. (3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707) The lodge has bunk style beds with two wings and a central meeting room. The overnight begins Sat. March 28 with drop off at 6:30 pm. Pickup is at 11:00 am on Sun. March 29. Junior Leaders along with certified chaperones and staff serve to make the YMO a terrific experience.
Younger Member Overnighter introduces 4-H’ers to many of the traditions, songs and camaraderie that continues at Junior Leader Weekend, State Camp and other state events.
The cost is $30, which includes educational programs, evening snacks and breakfast the next morning! Registration is required. Please submit the registration form below by March 16, 2020. Please be sure your online health form is up to date.
A minimum of 10 younger members is required to hold this event.
Judging and Practice: Saturday, April 18, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Registration
Fashion Showcase: Saturday, April 18, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
Return the Intent Form to the Kent County 4-H Office by March 31st. You may email to Caroline Del Vecchio or fax to 302-735-8130.
Clothing Items, Display Items, and Fashion Notebooks are due Friday, April 10th to the New Castle County Office. We will deliver them to Kent County for you.
** Actual Entry Forms to be attached to the entries will be emailed to you once all applications are received.**
This April, as part of True Leaders in Service and National Volunteer Appreciation Month, 4-H’ers
across the nation will pledge their hands to larger service – leading positive change that empowers their peers and their communities.
True Leaders in Service will officially kick-off the first day of April, and culminate with the
National 4-H Day of Service on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Join the movement!
To learn more about True Leaders in Service visit:
A hearty “Job Well Done!” to all our Demo Contest II participants who will join participants from the Demo Contest I in the State Fair competition.
Judges and attendees were treated to county demonstrations on March 21 and May 11 at the 4-H Office. The following 4-H’ers will advance on to the state competition at the Delaware State Fair in July. Congratulations and good luck!
Claire Schaedler – Other-Science Related
Jade Wasgatt – Goats
Brandon Tang – Arts/Crafts/Visual Arts
Liam Aber – Entomology
Elijah Roberts -Recreational/Competitive Sports
Brogan Raughley – Aerospace
Ava Raughley -Environmental Education & Earth Sciences
Caitlin and Matthew Dooling – Team – Arts/Crafts/Visual Arts
Melanie Witte – Performing/Theatre Arts
Daisy Timney – Indoor Gardening & Floriculture
Savannah Timney – Clothing/Textiles
Lizzy Handlin – Sheep
Jack Handlin – Wildlife
Other Demonstration Participants:
Anna Schaedler – Cloverbud
Sophia Tuschinski – Other- Science Related
Special thanks to our judges: Pattie Simpson and Carol Bedgar
A big congratulations goes out to the following who will be headed to the State Fair to represent New Castle County in the Judging Contests!
Study up and get ready for the State Fair!
Wood Science:
Cole Simpson
Tyler Melson
Photography:
Eason Li
Tyler Melson
Michela Davis
Horticulture:
Eason Li
Matthew Trunfio
Wildlife:
Matthew Trunfio
And congratulations to Clothing & Textile Showcase Participants from the Stump Corner 4-H Club.
Katie Campbell
Bruce Patrick
Emma Patrick
We had a successful Younger Member Overnight at Ashland Nature Center on March 30. We welcomed twenty four 4-Hers from ten different clubs in New Castle County- a really great turn out!
They enjoyed the Nocturnal Animals Program as well as a night hike, morning hike and eco hike! …yes, that was a lot of hiking. Thank you to our volunteer counselors and chaperone Mr. Dave!
The second Demonstration Contest will be held Saturday, May 11 in the NCC Extension Office starting at 9 am.
Info on categories and registration forms can be found under “Demonstration Contest” at:
Arts/Crafts/Visual Arts
Entomology
Goats
Other-Science Related
Recreational/Competitive Sports
Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at
Buffalo Wild Wings in Dover, DE
680 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE
All net proceeds go to the Ministry of Caring’s Milk for Children Fund and The Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program.
Registration is at 8am; T-shirts and refreshments included. Race starts at 9am. Please go to trisportsevents.com for more information or to register.
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 have a 4-H tent again this year.
If your club would like to participate in the 44th Ag Day, on April 27th from 10:00am-4:00pm at the University of Delaware Ag Campus, please follow these instructions:
Remember, registrations are due to the county 4-H office no later than March 22, 2019. If you have any questions please call or e-mail Betsy at 831.8965 or betsym@udel.edu. Information about set-up for the day of the event will be sent to the club contact on the registration form.
We hope to see you at Ag Day on April 27, 2019!
The first NCC Demonstration Contest will be held March 21 in the NCC Extension Office at 6:30 pm.
Info on categories and registration forms can be found under “Demonstration Contest” at:
Registrations are due in to the office by Friday, March 15. You may drop off, mail, email or fax (302-831-8934).
Younger Member Overnighter (YMO) is a tradition open to younger 4-H members between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight stay to be held at Ashland Nature Center Lodge. (3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707) The lodge has bunk style beds with two wings and a central meeting room. The overnight begins Sat. March 30 with drop off at 6:30 pm. Pickup is at 11:00 am on Sun. March 31. Junior Leaders along with certified chaperones and staff serve to make the YMO a terrific experience.
Younger Member Overnighter introduces 4-H’ers to many of the traditions, songs and camaraderie that continues at Junior Leader Weekend, State Camp and other state events.
The cost is $30, which includes educational programs, evening snacks and breakfast the next morning! Registration is required. Please fill out the registration form below by March 18, 2019. Please be sure your online health form is up to date. You can either mail in a check for $30 to NCC 4-H, 461 Wyoming Rd. Newark 19716 or bring with you to the event.
A minimum of 10 younger members is required to hold this event.
Intent Forms DUE March 19th
The Clothing & Textile Showcase will be held on Saturday, April 13th at Lake Forest High School 5407 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE starting at 7:00 pm. Participants will arrive at 2:00 pm to participate in interviews and prepare for the event. 4-H members will be showcasing their sewing construction skills in both Clothing Construction event as well as the Ready to Wear event. Entries for the County Sewing Contest will also be on display. Intent Forms are due March 20th to the NCC Extension Office. Garments with forms, Fashion Notebooks and Sewing Contest entries are due April 9th by Noon to the NCC Extension Office. All forms and rules can be found on the NCC 4-H website HERE.
