Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Feeling Lucky? Join us for a Quarter Auction! When: November 1, 2019 Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 406 Main St. Odessa DE Benefits: New Castle County 4-H Leaders Assn. and Exchange Group Doors open at 6:00 PM Auction Continue reading NCC 4-H Quarter Auction
National 4-H Week provides a great opportunity to put New Castle County 4-H and your individual club in the spotlight! This year think about how your club can encourage others in the community to become a 4-H member. This is Continue reading 2019 Window Display and Banner Contest
2018-2019 Diamond Clover Final Reports – Due September 23 Diamond Clover Final Reports for the 2018-2019 4-H year are due to the 4-H office by Monday, September 23. These forms can also be found on the State 4-H Website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/about-delaware-4-h/feature-awards/diamond-clover/ Continue reading Diamond Clover Award
Delaware 4-H Foundation – Club/Group Financial Aid Form The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year. March 1 and October 1 The applications will be reviewed Continue reading 4-H Foundation Aid and NCC Links Grant Opportunities
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Distribution Field Trip As part of the Civic Engagement Initiative to collect donated items for Operation Christmas Child, we want to know how many members and adults are strongly interested in attending the Operation Shoebox Continue reading Operation Christmas Child Field Trip & September Donations
(sample duck photo, not actual ducks in question) Someone from the community had their daughter bring two ducklings home. Due to deed restrictions in their neighborhood, they cannot keep them. She is looking to rehome them with a family that Continue reading Ducklings in need of home
Information and application materials for the National Youth STEM Summit taking place October 24-27, 2019 are now available on our website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/state-4-h-events/youth-makers-summit/ Please note that this summit was formerly called the “Maker” summit. The application deadline to the state office Continue reading National Youth STEM Summit (formerly Maker Summit)
2019-2020 DE 4-H Healthy Living Club Challenge Challenge Kick Off: September 1 – August 31, 2020 Clubs take part in the 4th H for Health Challenge by introducing a variety of healthy living practices during club meetings each month. Continue reading 4th H for Health Challenge
At these fall festivals and events: Newark Community Day Saturday, September 15, 2019 11 am- 4 pm University of Delaware mall FREE Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, September 22, 2019 Bellevue State Park FREE with park admission
DIY Suncatchers Here is a craft that can be done by all members. The basic steps are the same; however, the project can be made age appropriate by using different materials. Use glass gems for younger members and glass Continue reading Craft Corner
Dear 4-H Families and Friends, This summer has been filled with lots of 4-H activities including State 4-H Camp, Day Camps, Environmental Camp, Cow Camp, Exchange Group trip to Minnesota and the Centennial State Fair! Lots of learning, growing and Continue reading Agent letter
August through October Printable Calendars
2019 Delaware State Fair Report Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 2019 “100th Delaware State Fair” a success! The 4-H Building held over 7,000 entries! Whether you volunteered in the 4-H Building, Farm Bureau, Grange or participated Continue reading State Fair Report
2019 Rate of Gain Contest Entries for the 2019 Delaware Farm Bureau 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain contest are due to Susan Garey no late than August 16, 2019. This contest is open to traditional age 4-H and FFA Continue reading Animal Science Updates
Come out on Monday, September 23 from 5:30- 7 pm at the NCC Extension Office and get help with 4-H online enrollment and enjoy some pizza!
This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/19) 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 DSF Junior Board Applications Now Being Accepted
2018-2019 – 4th H for Health Trackers are due August 31, 2019 for recognition at fall achievement events. Please submit: to your county office or email to betsym@udel.edu or FAX to 302-831-8934 or mail to NCC 4-H Office: 461 Wyoming Continue reading 4th H for Health Update
