New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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 Sign Up for 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
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 2024
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
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!
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
LifeSmarts is a consumer program for teens. Entering its 30th year, Lifesmarts provides real-world education for students who learn about core consumer topics and develop critical thinking skills. The goal of LifeSmarts is to create consumer-savvy young people who will be Continue reading Delaware 4-H LifeSmarts Varsity Team Contest
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
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
