New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
February 14 and 15 Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! 4-H members ages 13 and above are welcome to attend! Activities include: Engaging team building Continue reading State Teen Conference
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Why So Fast? What does instant gratification mean? Instant gratification is the immediate fulfillment of a person’s needs or desires. When someone makes an impulsive choice to do something for the instant feeling of Continue reading 4th H for Health- December Edition
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings How Checking Accounts Work A checking account is a bank account that allows you to deposit and withdraw money, and use checks, debit cards, or online banking to access your funds: Bonus Activity: Play Continue reading 4th H for Health- November 2025
Sunday, October 26, 3- 4:30pm Kranz Hill Farm, 616 New London Rd., Newark, 19711 Come out to enjoy the fall weather and showcase your pumpkin decorating and carving skills! Bring your completed pumpkin to our Pumpkin Contest and join in Continue reading 2025 Pumpkin Contest
Journaling for good Emotional Health Let’s look at ways to express yourself when problems arise: There are healthy ways to deal with our feelings, such as deep breathing, meditation, drawing, or writing in a journal. You can also practice coping Continue reading 4th H for Health
Newark 4-H Day Camp – June 23-27, 2025 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 Continue reading 2025 Summer Camps
Join us again for our second annual 4-H Countywide Project Palooza Night. The New Castle County 4-H Leaders have come together to help you explore different project areas that you might not do within your club, making new friends and Continue reading 4-H Countywide Project Palooza Night
Inspiration and Activities for Memorable Meetings Mindfulness – A First Look! Talk about this image: Can anyone relate to the busy mind on the left? Bonus Activity: What is Mindfulness? 1. Awareness – Become aware 1st! Then recognizing thoughts, feelings, Continue reading 4th H for Health- January Edition
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas tree for Friendship House donations will be up right after Thanksgiving in the New Castle office. Stop by anytime during normal business hours by December 13th and drop off a donation of Continue reading Holiday Giving Tree
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Money Management Lessons! Bonus Activity: Discuss the difference between wants and needs The Difference Between Needs vs. Wants In a 2020 survey, teen spending was averaged to be $2,150 with food as the top Continue reading 4th H for Health
Save the date for our New Castle County Jr Leader Weekend. This year the event will be held at the NCC Extension office January 17-19. Join teens from across the county as we learn about our leadership styles and those Continue reading Save The Date – Jr Leader Weekend
Register today for Winter Fun Day! This fun day is planned and led by our county Jr Council members and is for 4-H’ers ages 5-12. This year there will be music, games, food, and winter themed crafts. Register by December Continue reading Winter Fun Day
Oats Commonly used in oatmeal, flour, and dairy alternatives such as milk, yogurt, ice creamHigh protein and antioxidant contentsIntroduced to North America in 1602 by Scottish SettlersHelp to reduce cholesterol, blood sugarIncreases growth of good bacteria in the digestive tractUsed Continue reading Healthy Winter Grains We Should All Eat
January Edition Fish Crepes: What you need: ● Grocery Store Crepes ● Knife ● Gloves ● Plates ● Banana ● Blueberries ● Strawberries ● Nutella Directions: ● Spread Nutella on crepe. ● Fold into 4ths ● Cut strawberries to desired Continue reading 4th H for Health
Christmas Tree Cucumber Sandwiches: What you need: ● Gloves ● Knife ● Board ● Christmas Tree Sandwich Cutter ● Cucumbers ● White Bread ● Cream Cheese ● Yellow Cherry Tomato Directions: ● Put gloves to prepare food ● Cut out Continue reading 4th H for Health- December Edition
Now Registering! What are Health & Wellness Ambassadors? Delaware 4-H Health & Wellness Ambassadors are official representatives and promoters of holistic healthy living, including fitness, nutrition, mindfulness and substance use prevention. Ultimate Goals of Health & Wellness Ambassadors: Learn about Continue reading Health and Wellness Ambassadors
Trackers Due to the County Office by September 15, 2023 What can your club members do to put the 4-H pledge into action! Complete the activities below, using the 4th H for Health tracker to show your club’s progress. 4-H’ers Continue reading 4th H for Health Challenge 2023-2024
Join the 4th H for Health Challenge as we encourage 4-H members to drink water, make healthier choices and move each day.
Harness Horse Youth Foundation Day Camp- The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is having a one day camping program at Harrington Raceway on June 27, 2022. What to expect at a HHYF event? Campers will learn about harnessing and hitching and Continue reading Harness Racing Camp
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