New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
**If you are registering for Newark, Cloverbud or CIT Day Camps and have any trouble, please email Serena. I will be monitoring email over the weekend. Do NOT call the office, it is not open on weekends. Current active 4-H Continue reading State and Day Camp Registration Opens March 1
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 (you have t:
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
This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their sewing skills, consumer skills, or both as they participate in three areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion, two portions or all portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the Continue reading Clothing Showcase
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 Contest – registration deadline 2/14
Newark 4-H Day Camp – June 23-27, 2025 Kitchen Chemistry, Animal Science, Health and Wellness, Photography, STEM, and more. These are some of the classes that campers may be able to select at our traditional 4-H Camp. Guest speakers will Continue reading 2025 Summer Camps
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 Info
Registration will be in the March Newsletter!
February 17-21, 2025 The 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Quiz Bowl registration portal is now open. Quizzes this year are comprised of 50 questions for Intermediate & Seniors, and 25 questions for Juniors. Questions are a mix of General 4-H, STEM, Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Continue reading 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Quiz Bowl
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
Dover Building18500 S. DuPont HighwayHarrington, DE 19952 Friday, January 17 through Sunday January 19, 2025 This will be a 60-arrow 18m indoor round and will determine state champions for all competition divisions for Delaware residents. Nonresidents are welcome to compete Continue reading State Indoor Archery Championship
Saturday, January 31st Virdin Center, Lewes DE Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M. Delaware Tech – GeorgetownWorkshops to include: Skill-A-Thons and MoreEnhancing 4-H Community ServiceSTEAM & Science for Your ClubEngaging Teens to LeadGoogle Share Drive for BeginnersCloverbuds 101… Continue reading Leader’s Forum
2025 Delaware 4-H State Teen Conference February 22 and 23 Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! We are pleased to offer Online Registration for the 2025 State Teen Continue reading State Teen Conference
Sunday, February 9, 2025 1:30-4pm New Castle Building, DE State Fairgrounds Calling All Youth in 6th-12th grade! LOOKING FOR AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY? A CHANCE TO MAKE FRIENDS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER PRIZES? LIFESMARTS IS Continue reading LifeSmarts Contest
2025 Delaware 4-H State Teen Conference February 22 and 23 Courtyard Marriott Newark, DE Join the Delaware 4-H State Teen Council and embark in a weekend of hands-on learning experiences! We are pleased to offer Online Registration for the 2025 State Teen Continue reading State Teen Conference
Saturday, January 31st Virdin Center, Lewes DE Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M. Delaware Tech – GeorgetownWorkshops to include: Skill-A-Thons and MoreEnhancing 4-H Community ServiceSTEAM & Science for Your ClubEngaging Teens to LeadGoogle Share Drive for BeginnersCloverbuds 101… Continue reading Leader’s Forum
Walking through the Holidays! with Delaware 4-H Join Delaware 4-H in a week-long walking challenge during the Holidays. The contest will officially start Monday, December 23rd and run through Wednesday, January 1st. Register by Tuesday, December 17th to receive your code Continue reading Holiday Walking Challenge
Date: Monday, December 30, 2024 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: The Centre Ice Rink in Harrington Cost: $6.00 and a canned good or boxed food item ……….$8.00 per individual without a food donation……….Skate Rental is FREE……….The Snack Bar will be Continue reading DE 4-H Ice Skating Party
Saturday, December 7, 2024Location: New Castle Building Delaware State FairgroundsRegister by November 11, 2024 https://hippology2024.4honline.com/#/public/ins_i/evt_2c Check in Begins at 8:30 am Contest Starts at 9:00 am Objectives: Contestants and Eligibility: Beginner- Ages 8-10 Intermediate- Ages 11-13 Senior- Ages 14-19 Contest Continue reading 2024 Hippology Contest
