New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
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
Join us on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library for the 2024 Public Speaking Contest! When you re-enroll in 4honline, you’ll see the option to register for the contest at the bottom of your profile. Continue reading Public Speaking Contest
Calling All New Castle County Teens 13+ Do you love working with your younger children? Join the Camp Counselor Club (or C-3 for short) Learn tips and techniques for working with youth and help plan and teach at Newark or Continue reading Join the C-3 Club!
April 11-16-2025 – Arlington, VA 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 Continue reading National 4-H Congress
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
Sunday, October 20, starting at 2pm 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 Continue reading Pumpkin Contest
Calling All New Castle County Teens 13+ Do you love working with your younger children? Join the Camp Counselor Club (or C-3 for short) Learn tips and techniques for working with youth and help plan and teach at Newark or Continue reading Join the C-3 Club!
Jr. Council is a group of New Castle County 4-H’ers aged 13-19. The group provides input into the county 4-H program, plans and facilitates county-wide activities for younger members, and promotes leadership opportunities. Jr. Council members are ambassadors of the Continue reading Join Junior Council!
Interested in traveling and meeting new 4-H members who might have the same interests as you? Like to expand the number of States you have visited before you graduate? Come and check out the New Castle 4-H Exchange program Monday, October 28 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group
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 4-H Congress Applications
Free Drug Prevention Campaign Supplies Available to Clubs The Red Ribbon Campaign, initiated in 1985 by National Family Partnership, symbolizes a commitment to raising awareness about the devastating impact of drugs in America. 4-H supports a drug free lifestyle for Continue reading Red Ribbon Week Campaign
Are you interested in being on a team or already have a team to compete in the Delaware 4-H LifeSmarts State contest? Please fill out the form below so we know how many youth are interested and can help you Continue reading Lifesmarts
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 & Banner Contest
Due Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 Location: New Castle County 4-H Office Calling All 4-H Members!It’s that time of year again! Time to shine a spotlight on all your amazing activities and experiences over the past 4-H year. County Record Books are Continue reading Project, General Record Books and Diamond Clover
Save the date! Our Quarter Auction will be held on Friday, November 1 at Cedar Lane Elementary, 7pm. Details to follow on purchasing your paddles and the great items up for grabs. Stay tuned!
Interested in traveling and meeting new 4-H members who might have the same interests as you? Like to expand the number of States you have visited before you graduate? Come and check out the New Castle 4-H Exchange program Monday, September 23 Continue reading Join the Exchange Group!
National 4-H Ignite Summit, March 12-16, 2025. Open to enrolled 4-H’ers aged 14-19 years. Start your application today at de4hignite25.4honline.com. Find Your Spark. The National Ignite by 4-H Summit combines the previous National Youth Summits for Agri-Science, STEM and Healthy Living into Continue reading IGNITE by 4-H Summit/ National Congress
The purpose of the Junior Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills of youth and to expand the Delaware State Fair’s volunteer base while increasing visibility and impact of the Fair. The Junior Board consists of 12 members – Continue reading DSF Junior Board now accepting applications!
