Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
The Delaware 4-H Foundation makes scholarships available to Delaware 4-H members in pursuit of higher education. Traditional scholarship awards recognize continued 4-H leadership. The annual Charles “Chuck” Busker Memorial Scholarship from the Delaware 4-H Foundation was established in 2024. High school Continue reading DE 4-H Foundation Scholarship
Happy Spring! Well, the school year is starting to (slowly) wind down, but we still have a LOT of upcoming 4-H events and contests! Please scroll through the newsletter for more information and important links for things like fair entries, Continue reading Agent Letter
Porter Gang At this month’s meeting, we started with our pledges and celebrated birthdays in March. Afterwards, we talked about upcoming events, like the State Fair and Litter Barrel. We also covered old business, like the day camps. We did S.T.E.A.M Continue reading Club Reports
The State Fair Newsletter is now available- it’s your one stop shop for all your Fair questions! Fair registration will open on April 1 through the State Fair website. Please make sure to review the newsletter below:
2025 State 4-H Avian Bowl Study Sections- July 26, 2025 The Avian Bowl is a knowledge based quiz bowl style competition that focuses on poultry and eggs and poultry industry topics. The 2025 Delaware 4-H Avian Bowl will be Saturday Continue reading Animal Science Updates
(Please only register for one) Demonstration Contest 1 Thursday, April 10, 2025Starting at 6:30 pmNCC Extension Office, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716 For a list of classes please visit – 4-H Webpage under Contest & Events Questions please contact Ms. Kaitlin Continue reading NCC Demonstration Contests
Join us for our annual event where 4-H members can visit our State Capital to learn what the legislative process is all about! 4-H’ers can participate in Legislative Day multiple times as we offer different programs each year. The 2025 Continue reading Legislative Day
Surprise someone in New Castle County on Easter morning! Your treat filled eggs will be delivered to your or their yard on Saturday April 19th, 2025 (scattered not hidden). If there is bad weather Saturday night, the eggs will be Continue reading Egg My Yard Fundraiser
All Delaware State Fair junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) are required to have a current quality assurance certification in order to enter and exhibit in a market class at the Delaware Continue reading YQCA–2025 Quality Assurance Certification Requirement for Delaware State Fair Market Animal Exhibitors
Please use the button at the bottom of this post to register for the Animal Judging Contest County qualifiers. You can register for more than 1 contest. If you are under the age of 13, you have the option of Continue reading 2025 Animal Judging Contests
Tagging Dates for 2025 Delaware State Fair Market Animals and Feeder Calves- Saturday, May 3rd – Cook Family Farm Newark, Delaware 8-11 am Saturday, May 10th – Delaware State Fairgrounds- 8-11 am Tuesday, May 27th- Delaware State Fairgrounds- 5-8 pm
Join us for our two woodworking and wood science workshop. On Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 2-3:30pm (you do not need to attend both sessions). Kranz Farms For members 8 yrs old and up
Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. Skill-A-Thon’s teach critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make Continue reading Skill-A-Thon (formerly Judging Contest) Schedule and Registration
The Kent County 4-H Archery Shoot will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the New Castle Building at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. Participants must register by May 6, 2025. On the day of the event, Continue reading 2025 Archery Shoot
Please join us for Camp Barnes Clean up on Saturday, April 5th starting at 8:30am at Camp Barnes, 37171 Camp Barnes Rd, Frankford, DE 19945! There are a variety of different jobs that need to be done before camp opens for Continue reading Camp Barnes Clean Up
National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. Since 1922, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National Continue reading National Congress
Registration ends April 1!
We are proud of our 4-H Seniors and their accomplishments! Send us a few highlights (max of two short paragraphs) from 4-H and High School along with a Senior photo! Examples could be 4-H project areas, 4-H awards, school accomplishments, Continue reading Senior Spotlight
Join Delaware 4-H walking challenge, Spring into Action with Delaware 4-H. The contest will officially start Friday, April 18th and run through Sunday, April 27th. Register by Monday, April 14th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes Continue reading Spring into Action with Delaware 4-H Walking Challenge
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Meditation is used to rest the mind, body and spirit. This, in turn, has many mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. Mindfulness meditation, specifically, is gaining a foothold in disease prevention and treatment. Bonus Activity: Continue reading 4th H for Health- April Edition
