New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
We had a great afternoon celebrating your accomplishments from the last year at our annual Achievement Celebration on Sunday, October 5 at Kranz Farms! We couldn’t have asked for better weather- the afternoon was beautiful! Thanks to everyone who came Continue reading Achievement Celebration Recap
This is just a friendly reminder that all 4-H youth and adult members must re-enroll every year in 4-H Online to participate as an active member in the new year. 4-H new member enrollment and re-enrollment began on September 1st*. All Continue reading Reenrollment for Current Members
Join us on Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm at the NCC Office for the 2025 Public Speaking Contest! Register before Monday, December 1 When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
Igniting Your Leadership Spark Save the date for our Jr Leader Weekend. This year the event will be a combined Kent and New Castle County event, held at the Biden Environmental Center in Cape Henlopen State Park January 16-18, 2026. Continue reading NCC & KC Jr. Leader Weekend
Time to apply for the 2026 National 4-H Conference The 2026 National 4-H Conference will take place April 10-15, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, the National Continue reading 2026 National 4-H Conference
Registration will begin on Dec. 1 via 4honline Stay tuned for more info!
The Competition will be on Feb. 8, 2pm, DE State Fairgrounds, New Castle Building
Congratulations! You’ve been elected as Club President, Vice President, Treasurer, Reporter or Secretary! Now what? What does that mean exactly? Please join us on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm at the NCC Office for Club Officer Training. This will Continue reading Club Officer Training
Calling all 4-H members who are 13 and older! We are looking to start up the New Castle County 4-H Exchange program. If you are interested in traveling to a different state and learning more about what other 4-H members are Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
IGNITE Mar 25-29 2026, Washington Hilton Registration is open Sept. 2 through Oct. 15, 2025 Open to 4-H Club Members aged 14-to-19 years old. For four days, teens from all over the country come to D.C. to collaborate, connect, and Continue reading 2026 National Conferences
This is just a friendly reminder that all 4-H youth and adult members must re-enroll every year in 4-H Online to participate as an active member in the new year. 4-H new member enrollment and re-enrollment begins on September 1st*. *Sept. Continue reading Reenrollment begins Sept. 1
Kranz Farm, 616 New London Rd, Newark, 19711 (Rain location: NCC Office, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716) 3 pm This year, we will be celebrating with a catered dinner. RSVP required to attend. Cost: $5 per person. $20 per family Continue reading Celebrating YOU at the Achievement Banquet!
This Fall join us in promoting 4-H across New Castle County and show your community all of the fun, exciting and meaningful programs 4-Hers take part in. The theme of National 4-H Week is “Beyond Ready”. Be creative and design Continue reading Window Display and Banner Contest
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Join Delaware 4-H as we embrace the 4th H in 4-H, Health! We encourage everyone to drink more water, stay active, eat/ promote fruits and veggies, and try something new! See September’s 4th H for Continue reading 4th H for Health September Edition
IGNITE Mar 25-29 2026, Washington Hilton Registration is open Sept. 2 through Oct. 15, 2025 Open to 4-H Club Members aged 14-to-19 years old. For four days, teens from all over the country come to D.C. to collaborate, connect, and Continue reading 2026 National Conferences
This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/25) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Continue reading Delaware State Fair Now Accepting Junior Board Applications
Calling all 4-H members who are 13 and older! We are looking to start up the New Castle County 4-H Exchange program. If you are interested in traveling to a different state and learning more about what other 4-H members are Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
Are you a New Castle County 4-H’er between 13 and 19? Join Jr Council this Fall! Jr. Council is a group of NCC 4-H’ers ages 13 to 19. This group provides input into the county 4-H program, plans & facilitates Continue reading Join Junior Council!
Completing a 4-H County Project Record Book is a great way to showcase all your many 4-H work,activities, and experiences. It is also an activity that can teach you many great life skills related torecord keeping and presentation, and is Continue reading Record Book Training
New Castle County Record Books are due on September 12. Contact your club leader for a specific date due to them. Members may complete record books using traditional templates or online through the Zingbooks platform. County Project Record Book Explanation and Continue reading County Record Books Due Sept. 12
