New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
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 Continue reading Jr Leader Day
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 Continue reading Horse Bowl, Clover Trail Challenge and Equine Art
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 Continue reading 2021 County Level 4-H Animal Judging Contests
Calling all members 8-12 years old! Join us on Saturday, March 27 from 10-2 Make a Fair project and have some fun and learning with fellow 4-H’ers! Register HERE
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. 2021 Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity Entry Form
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 Continue reading Ag Day 2020
Thursday, March 26, 2020 NCC Office, 6 pm Please register by Friday, March 20! Online Registration Form Printable Registration Form Updated Demonstration Guidelines and Rules with score sheet
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 Continue reading Younger Member Overnighter
Saturday, April 18, 2020 Lake Forest High School, Felton Continue reading Clothing/Textile Showcase Announcement
Community Service Activities Entire month of April National Day of Service April 25 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 Continue reading Looking forward- April 4-H True Leaders in Service
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 Continue reading Demo Contest II Recap
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 Continue reading Results: Judging Contests/Clothing Showcase
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 Continue reading YMO recap
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: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/new-castle-county-4-h-youth-development/new-castle-county-4h-forms-resources/ ** Please note: The following categories are now Continue reading NCC Demo Contest II
