New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
The National 4-H Conference will be held April 19-24, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers 15-19 years old in good standing are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is December 1, 2023. The application process is NEW in 2023. Eligible Club Members apply through 4H Online. Please read the Continue reading Register NOW for the National 4-H Conference!
Applications for the below open on October 1. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit will be held March 13-17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Enrolled Delaware 4-H’ers in good standing, currently in their sophomore or junior year of high school are encouraged to Continue reading National Conference and IGNITE Summit
Job well done to everyone who came out to give a demonstration! The following qualify to give a demonstration at the State Fair: Category: 336 – Vet Science Elizabeth Handlin 312 – Entomology Liam Aber 330 – Outdoor Adventures Savannah Continue reading Demo Contest Results
Great Job! 1st Place – Porter Gang 2nd Place – Stump Corner
Thursday, May 11, 2023 NCC 4-H 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 aids are required, Continue reading 2023 Demonstration Contest
If you missed the Clothing, Photography, Horticulture, Wildlife, Wood Sciences or Foods Judging or Demonstration Contests, you can make them up on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm. Please pre-register.
Want to help the environment while improving your physical wellness? Join Delaware 4-H and Consequence of Habit in plogging, an activity that combines jogging and picking up litter. Throughout the year, we are hosting multiple plogging campaigns, where you can Continue reading Plogging for a Purpose Event
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
This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their sewing skills, consumer skills, or both as they participate in three areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion, two portions or all portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the Continue reading 2023 Clothing Showcase
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 – Continue reading Resume Building Workshops
Please sign up for one of the following Judging contests on Monday, April 24 from 4:30-7pm at the New Castle County Extension Office: 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE: Wood Science Photography Clothing If you have questions, please reach out to Continue reading Judging Contests
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 competing as a Senior to make you eligible to compete in your Continue reading Animal Judging Contests
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
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 event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their sewing skills, consumer skills, or both as they participate in three areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion, two portions or all portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the Continue reading 2023 Clothing Showcase
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
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!
Surprise your little one(s) or a family friend this Easter with Eggs from the Easter Bunny in their front yard! Your treat filled eggs will be delivered to your yard on Saturday April 8th, 2023 (scattered not hidden). If there is Continue reading Egg My Yard Fundraiser
