Category Archives: Summer Events

Announcements & Breaking News, Delaware State Fair, Summer Events, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth Leaders

STATE FAIR 4-H FLOAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

View which nights are available to ride here: http://www.udel.edu/009598

 

All 4-H clubs, members, leaders, links, and junior leaders are urged to volunteer to ride the 4-H Float representing Sussex & New Castle Counties during the Delaware State Fair. The State Fair Parade begins each night at 7:00 pm. Your club can be represented or may ride individually. Let us know which night your club can ride the float! Line up for the parade will begin at 6:45 pm. Please meet at the 4-H Building.

Call or email Kaleb Scott with the following information: 302-856-7303 | kjscott@udel.edu

Club Name:

Contact Person:

Email:

Phone:

Which night will your club ride the float?

If unavailable, what is your second choice?

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DE 4-H Science Trip Series

James Farm Preserve

30048 CEDAR NECK RD.
OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

SAUTURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022
PROGRAM STARTS AT 10:00AM

Do you like to be outside and explore nature?  This trip is for you!  The James Farm Preserve will offer a variety of educational activities for our group from hiking through a maritime forest to seining in the Indian River Bay.  Participants will also be able to have a guided kayak tour of the bay!

What you need to bring:  Bag Lunch, Water, Clothes and close toed shoes that could get wet, hat, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, bug spray

Bus will pick up any New Castle and Kent County members at the Kent 4-H Office at 8:30am

Program starts at 10:00 am

Leave James Farm Preserve at 2:00 pm

Bus will return to Kent County 4-H Office at 3:15 pm(depending upon traffic).

Kayak Tour Cost $10.00 (non-refundable)

Registration Link:  http://www.udel.edu/009626

Announcements & Breaking News, Of Interest, State 4-H Events, Summer Events

DE 4-H at the Blue Rocks

Come out and join the Delaware 4-H Program on August 14th for “4-H Day” at a Wilmington Blue Rocks 1pm baseball game in Frawley Stadium. 

This will be a fun and great social time for all who attend, and we join together to cheer on the Blue Rocks team to a victory!  Any 4-H member, volunteer, family member or friend is welcome to purchase tickets and be part of this event.  Let’s let them know Delaware 4-H is in the stadium!

Tickets are $15 per person. 

Registration at www.udel.edu/009619

Announcements & Breaking News, Livestock, Summer Events

CR FFA Summer Sizzle Stock Show

We are back for the 2nd Annual CR FFA Summer Sizzle Stock Show! We hope you are excited to join us this year for another great show! Last year was truly an amazing kick off to this event and it would not have happened without the stellar showman (and their supporters) who came to compete!
Below you can find the show handbook, registration form options and link for online payment (checks accepted as well). The show will be on June 11, 2022 at Dill’s Auction Services in Wyoming, Delaware. Thank you so much to Laura Pomatto and family for your support!
The show is a market goat and market sheep show for all 4H and FFA members in good standing.
Entries are due May 1, 2021. No late entries will be accepted. You can submit entries online (see below) or mail in entries using the attached entry form.
Find Online Entry Form here: https://forms.gle/XTD36eaQ5LEyosWg6

Show Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hWyyF0JXCF3jiFxOKTFMzWa0ia-9E1A/view?usp=sharing

Announcements & Breaking News, Delaware State Fair, Of Interest, Opportunities, Summer Events, Youth Leaders

2021 Virtual Showcase hosted by Farm Credit

Showing up to the fair shows this year? Us too! That’s why we decided to host a youth essay and video Virtual Showcase.

Farm Credit is hosting the 2021 Virtual Showcase Contest to highlight your positive fair experiences. The contest allows youth ages 8-18 to share their projects in essay or video format.

Check out mafc.com/showcase for contest information and prizes.

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Announcing the 2021 NCC 4-H Summer Day Camps!

Our day camps are in-person this year, following current COVID protocol. Due to this, space is limited. Please register as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Serena 

Cloverbud Day Camp- June 21-25, 2021

During this exciting camp, campers will rotate through 4-H mini-stem classes. Each day the campers will experience topics including Healthy Living, Science, Technology, and Engineering (STEM), and more! Guest speakers will visit and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have a wonderful hands-on experience in a fun-filled and safe environment on the beautiful grounds of the University of Delaware. Campers will provide their own lunch.

24 camper maximum

Ages: 5-7 years old

Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $200.00

Newark 4-H Day Camp – June 21-25, 2021

Kitchen Chemistry, Animal Science, Health and Wellness, Photography, STEM, and more. These are some of the classes that campers may be able to select at our traditional 4-H Camp. Guest speakers will visit and there will be opportunities for Outdoor Recreation. Campers will have a wonderful hands-on experience in a fun-filled and safe environment. The week will conclude with an exciting council circle where groups will show off their talents. Campers will experience fun and active days on the beautiful grounds of the University of Delaware campus! Campers will provide their own lunch.

 32 camper maximum

Ages: 8-12 years old

Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $200.00

Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Camp – June 21-25, 2021

CIT Camp runs in conjunction with Newark Day Camp. Teens 13 and older are encouraged to tackle a hands-on leadership experience. This counselor training program is designed to equip teens with leadership skills that will prepare them to serve as camp counselors in the future. This camp is for teens who are age 13 by May 30. Training will involve camp counselor protocol, risk management, team building, camper safety, and problem solving. Completion of this program is strongly encouraged for those teens who wish to become a 4-H camp counselor for the 2022 summer camps. Campers will provide their own lunch.

10 camper maximum

Ages: 13-16 years old

Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Cost: $180.00

4-H Animal Science Day Camp – August 2-5, 2021

Youth attending this camp will gain a remarkable up-close educational experience with animals. Campers will delve into animal science to gain a more in-depth understanding of farm animals through hands-on experiences at the University of Delaware Farm. The week will conclude with an Animal Science Quiz bowl to test camper’s knowledge gained during this engaging camp. Campers will provide their own lunch.

32 camper maximum

Ages: 8-12 years old

Location: UD Cooperative Extension office 461 Wyoming Rd Newark DE

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Costs: $200.00

 

Register HERE

Announcements & Breaking News, Delaware State Fair, Opportunities, State 4-H Events, Summer Events

🎇🎡State Fair Entry Registrations Now Open🎇🎡

State Fair Entries Open at 9 am, April 1

 

See the 2021 Delaware State Fair Newsletter below:

Delaware State Fair Newsletter-2021

 

Please use the below link and register under 4-H.

Please note: We don’t have access to the Fair exhibit registration site and therefore, cannot assist you with registration issues. For questions, please call the Fair directly at 302-398-3269.

https://www.delawarestatefair.com/competitive-exhibits

 

We are also pleased to announce a new class:

Class 240             Poster Promoting Teens to seek Emotional and Mental Health Treatment (when needed)

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is sponsoring a poster contest to promote teens to seek emotional and mental health treatment, when needed.  Unfortunately, there is oftentimes a stigma associated with mental illness, emotional disturbances and seeking treatment. Youth and adolescents need to know they can request assistance when dealing with mental illness – and not feel ashamed about it.  Young adults should feel comfortable when asking for help when dealing with mental or emotional concerns and should never feel embarrassed.

Mental illnesses can affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, or behaviors.  Some of the major types of mental illness are depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders.  For more information on major types of mental illness, visit:  https://kids.delaware.gov/pbhs/youth-and-teens.shtml

All youth/adolescents ages 11 to 19, are encouraged to submit an original design that helps reduce the stigma associated with seeking treatment for mental illness.

Posters will be evaluated based on the following rules:

1.      Submissions should provide a clear and understandable message in a concise format.

2.      The message portrayed should be easy to read.  Letters and words should be clear and legible.

3.      Language used should be appropriate for age group.

4.      Exhibits should use 14” x 22” poster board, using the entire space on the page.

5.      Any medium or combination of media may be used, including crayons, line drawings, watercolor, paint, etc.

6.      No coloring book or traced drawings.

7.      Computer generated images are acceptable.

8.      Artwork must be the artist’s original creation.

9.      Exhibits must be entered by individuals only.

10.   Do not fold entries.

11.   One cash prize will be awarded by DPH to the first place winner.  A check will be mailed to the winner after the 2021 Delaware State Fair.  The winning exhibit, along with all entries, will be advertised on our Maternal and Child Health website, https://dethrives.com in addition to our other social media platforms.

1st

2nd

3rd
$125.00 Ribbon Ribbon

 

 

Announcements & Breaking News, Camps and Overnight Events, State 4-H Events, Summer Events

Important Info on State Camp

Revision to Camp Attendance Policy for Summer 2021 

 
With plans ongoing for an in-person 2021 Delaware 4-H State Camp and Environmental Camp experience, we felt it important to share the following revisions to the attendance policy in light of in-person safety restrictions and compliance with state and university health guidance.   

 

1. Any camper of 4-H age who attended Delaware 4-H State Camp, either virtually or in-person before 2021, is eligible to register for Delaware 4-H State Camp in 2021.

2. Any camper who did not attend Delaware 4-H State Camp prior to 2020 and will be a first-year camper between the ages of 10-12 will be required to register for 4-H State Environmental Camp in 2021 before being able to register for State 4-H Camp in subsequent years.
3. Campers will be notified of their camp enrollment for 2021 once a review is made of past camp attendance.
We strongly encourage online registration beginning April 1 for the best chance of securing a space in camp this summer rather than mailing in the paper registration form (if at all possible). 
If you have any further questions, please contact Melissa in the State Office.

Register ONLINE

2021–Camp Newsletter–Modified camp

2021–State Camp Application

Camps and Overnight Events, Summer Events

Statewide 4-H Summer Day Camps

In-person camps my have gotten sidelined this summer, but we still want to give everyone who loves 4-H camp a camp anyway!

We’re offering a slew of online camps with fun and learning opportunities just like regular camp. You can sign up for any camp in any county this summer, so give more than one a try!

If you have any questions about NCC camps, please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena.

If you have questions about Kent camps, please reach out to Caroline Del Vecchio.

If you have questions about Sussex camps, please reach out to Tammy Schirmer.

 

Statewide Summer Camp Flyer

Announcements & Breaking News, Summer Events

Last call for Demo Contests (if using PowerPoint)

The county 4-H Virtual Demonstration Contest will follow the guidelines and categories already in place. You can find them HERE.

The contest dates for this year’s demonstration will be June 16th and June 18th.

Please register for the virtual demonstration contest by following this link:

https://forms.gle/Gyvesymx6rykKkeC8

** IF YOU ALREADY REGISTERED BEFORE WE CLOSED, YOU ARE STILL REGISTERED. Please contact Kaitlin if you have any questions.

You will be given the date and time assigned for your presentation. Closer to the demonstration date, you will receive a reminder email along with a zoom link and zoom password.

If you plan on using a powerpoint presentation, you will be asked in the registration form. These may be sent to the county office, and the county educator will share it during your presentation. If you prefer to share your own powerpoint, you may do so. The deadline to submit powerpoints, if you choose to do so, will be Friday, June 5. Please email your powerpoint to: kklair@udel.edu

We will be using the waiting room option, so once you connect, please wait until you are admitted into the zoom room.

4-Hers will be permitted to have a “stand-in” helper to assist with tasks that are needed for the demonstration. For example, a parent may hold or flip poster boards (unless you have an easel). In a team demonstration, a stand-in may help with a task that your team member would normally do. The stand-in may not talk or prompt the 4-Her during the demonstration. If you have any specific questions about your demonstration, and need help, please contact your county 4-H educator for help.

For team demonstrations, please be sure that each team member has the necessary materials and supplies to present their portion of the demonstration.

There are some helpful tips and suggestions below.

We recommend you review the tips below, which includes creating a free zoom account for practice. Checking your sound, microphone and video are important skills to practice prior to your demonstration. If you need technical assistance to participate in this event, please contact Kaitlin or Serena for individual help.

We want every 4-Her to have the opportunity to participate.

Youth will present at home using the https://zoom.us/ virtual meeting platform using a computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. Youth are encouraged to log in 15-minutes in advance to ensure their webcam, mic, and speakers are working.

Announcements & Breaking News, Camps and Overnight Events, Summer Events

Summer Camps!

Camps are currently still on as scheduled.

 

State Camp week 1: June 8-13

State Camp week 2: June 15-20

Environmental Camp: June 5-7

Check out the State Camp Newsletter below for important info:

2020 State Camp Newsletter

Register HERE

Registration for NCC Day Camps opens on March 2 at 8 am.

Cloverbud, Newark Day and CIT Camps: June 22-26

Animal Science Day Camp: August 10-14

Register HERE