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.
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
See the 2021 Delaware State Fair Newsletter below:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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:
Cloverbud, Newark Day and CIT Camps: June 22-26
Animal Science Day Camp: August 10-14
Click HERE for the State Fair Newsletter-it’s chock full of important info!
The Newark, Cloverbud and Counselor in Training (CIT) Day Camps will all take place the week of June 24-28.
Animal Science Day Camp will take place the week of August 5-9.
Info and registration links can be found HERE.
If you have further questions, please call the office at 302-831-8965.
State Camp dates have been announced. Mark your calendars now.
Active 4-H members can begin registering on March 1. Non 4-H members can begin registering on April 1.
Week 1: June 10-15
Week 2: June 17-22
Click HERE for more info.
If you have any questions about State Camp specifically, please contact Melissa McDerby in the State Office at 302-831-2509.
2019 George Scott Memorial Camp Scholarship
How How! The 70th Year of State 4-H Camp Alumni Reunion is set for Saturday, August 11, 2018. Registration will start at 2:30 p.m and will conclude at the end of Council Circle, approximately 10:00 p.m. We need help in your efforts to promote this monumental event to all your 4-H camp alumni friends (especially those not on social media!)
While we want everyone involved, we highly discourage bringing along your children or those who are current attendees of camp.
Register online here. The registration fee will be $10 per person. Payment can be brought with you the day of the event or can be sent to:
University of Delaware
Attn: Kaleb Scott
16483 County Seat Hwy.
Georgetown, DE 19947
Cash or Check only. Checks can be made out to ‘University of Delaware’ with ‘Camp Reunion’ in the memo.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlin Klair, or 302-831-0203.
Every 4-H’er has a story, and every story is worth telling! The Delaware 4-H Youth in Action (YIA) award is a premiere opportunity for youth to share their stories of how 4-H has changed their lives and how they have, in turn, impacted others.
This award honors four Delaware 4-H’ers who have gained critical life skills through their 4-H experience and have utilized those skills to overcome a challenge or challenges they have faced. Every honoree is an outstanding 4-H’er who epitomizes 4-H youth empowerment and leadership. The 2018 awards will highlight youth in each of our core areas. Through a formal selection process, one awardee will be chosen within each pillar area:
The YIA Awards are presented at The Delaware State Fair during the 4-H Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Applicants should be a current 4-H member or recent alumni within the United States, ages 16-19. The winner in each of the four pillar areas will receive a $250 monetary award, and their applications will be forwarded on to National 4-H Council as the Delaware 4-H representative for the National Youth in Action Awards program.
The application and additional information about these awards can be found on the State 4-H website under the “Awards” section of the menu. We encourage any eligible 4-H member to submit an application by July 1, 2018. We look forward to each of you having the opportunity to tell and share your 4-H story! If you have any questions about this award, please contact your respective County 4-H Office or the State 4-H Office at (302) 831-2509.
New Castle County 4-H and FFA livestock volunteers are hosting the 17th annual 4-H and FFA Summer Livestock Classic on June 9, 2018. This livestock show will be held at the Delaware State Fair.
Entries must be postmarked by May 7. Entry fee doubles after this deadline.
2018 Current Class List and Rules
Please contact Kaitlin Klair at the 4-H office with any questions or concerns.
Limited to the first 20 girls. Don’t delay!
NCC 4-H Day Camps are back for another summer full of 4-H fun!
Newark Day Camp, Cloverbud Day Camp and the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Camp will all take place the week of June 25-29.
The Animal Science Day Camp will take place the week of August 6-10.
For more info and registration links and printable forms, please visit:
Participate in the Dover Mile and Colonial 5K on Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM!
(Arrive at Governors Café, 144 Kings Highway, Dover, DE by 5:15)
Instructions:
Participants need to fill out the registration form below for each participant and return with a check made payable to Dover Colonial and returned to Karen Johnston or your 4-H County agent by May 28, 2018 so that we obtain the discounted prices.
If we have more than 10 participants for DE 4-H we will receive 80% of the registration fee back to DE 4-H!
Prices are listed under the registration section; there are lots of options including family and student rates.
For questions call Karen Johnston, DE 4-H Dover Colonial Group Coordinator at 302-218-1186
The Music Education Matters Summit, hosted by Georgia 4-H, provides an experience for youth across
Georgia, and around the nation, to practice and grow in music education, network and learn from
industry professionals, and develop as a leader, team member, and performer.
For more info, please see the below:
Music Education Matters Event Letter
