New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Calendar Dates April – June
Remember that April 29th is not only Ag Day, it’s the National Day of Service! What better way to get out there and serve the community by participating in Ag Day events and demonstrations. If you’d like to volunteer to Continue reading Ag Day 2017
Calendar Dates for March- May
Dear 4-H Families, Leaders and Friends, 2017 is off to a great start! Our New Castle County 4-Hers showed their creative skills with wonderful place settings and delicious recipes at the Favorite Foods Contest. See 4-H Flickr account for all Continue reading Agent’s Letter
The 2017 National 4-H Conference will take place March 25-30 at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD. This event is sponsored by the Delaware 4-H Foundation. Applications from teens that are 10th and 11th graders will be Continue reading 2017 National 4-H Conference
Come out and meet the 4-H staff for New Castle County! Meet the 4-H Staff Flyer
NCC 4-H Public Speaking Contest, Thursday, November 22 at 6:00 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library Because we hold our competition a little earlier than the rest of the state, we’ve altered the age requirement. Please pay careful attention to Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
Starting a new 4-H year means the Start of a new Calendar! You will be able to find the Calendar on the New Castle County 4-H page. If you have any questions please call the 4-H office at 302-831-8965. 2016-2017 Continue reading 4-H Calendar
