New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
Recipes Ready? The NCC Favorite Foods Competition will be Sat., Feb. 7 at the NCC Office. Start testing out those recipes now! You can find guidelines and the application form online via the button below. Applications are due by Mon., Continue reading Favorite Foods
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner! Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 23. See below for the contest rules and Continue reading Photo Contest
February 14 and 15, Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! 4-H members ages 13 and above are welcome to attend! Activities include: Engaging team building Continue reading State Teen Conference
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Photography Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
New Castle County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending New Castle County 4-H Day Camp or State Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. Continue reading Camp Scholarships
The annual 4-H Horse Bowl Contest encourages youth to work in teams to demonstrate their equine knowledge about all aspects of horsemanship, including but not limited to healthcare, nutrition, tack, equipment, and ownership responsibilities. Teams are comprised of 2 to Continue reading Horse Bowl
Delaware 4-H, State & JOAD Indoor Archery Championship DELAWARE WILL HOST OUR 5th INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS THE EVENT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE 4-H ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP, THIS IS A GREAT WARM-UP FOR ARCHERS IN THE LANCASTER CLASSIC The Delaware 4-H, State & Continue reading Delaware 4-H Indoor Archery Championship – January 16-18, 2026
The Competition will be on Feb. 8, 2pm, DE State Fairgrounds, New Castle Building Interested?
Delaware vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders February 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $9 for all attendees. 4-H families and friends are invited to attend this fun event. It’s Mascot Day where area mascots will join YoUDee to greet fans and participate Continue reading 2026 Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
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
February 14 and 15 Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! 4-H members ages 13 and above are welcome to attend! Activities include: Engaging team building Continue reading State Teen Conference
Winter Fun Day – for 4-H’ers ages 5-12. December 13, 2025. 10 AM to Noon This fun day is planned and led by our county Jr Council members. This year there will be music, games, and winter themed crafts. Please Continue reading Winter Fun Day
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas tree for Friendship House donations will be up Monday, November 24th. Stop by anytime during normal business hours by December 15th and drop off a donation of gloves, hats, earmuffs, ear warmers, and Continue reading Holiday Giving Tree
Join Delaware 4-H in a week-long walking challenge during the Holidays. The contest will officially start Tuesday, December 23rd and run through Friday, January 2nd. Register by Tuesday, December 16th to receive your code to submit your steps daily. Prizes will Continue reading Walking Through the Holidays with DE 4-H!
Get your mixing bowls ready! The NCC Favorite Foods Competition will be Sat., Feb. 7 at the NCC Office. You can find guidelines and the application form online via the button below. Applications are due by Mon., Jan. 27
The NCC Photography Contest is right around the corner. Start taking and gathering up your photos now so you are ready! All photographs must be received by the county office by January 23. See below for the contest rules and Continue reading Photo Contest
These workshops are to expose 4-H members to try new things and a project area within 4-H that they might not be familiar with. For members 8 yrs old and up Questions please reach out to Kaitlin or Serena Upcoming workshops: Photography Workshop Continue reading Upcoming Project Workshops
Registration Now Open! Join teens from across Kent and New Castle Counties as we learn about our leadership styles and those of others we work with, process teambuilding activities, CPR training, and have FUN with 4-H’ers from other clubs. All Continue reading NCC & KC Jr. Leader Weekend
New Castle County 4-H will have scholarship money available to award to 4-H members who are interested in attending New Castle County 4-H Day Camp or State Camp. These scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, 4-H participation, etc. Continue reading Camp Scholarships
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
The Competition will be on Feb. 8, 2pm, DE State Fairgrounds, New Castle Building Interested?
