New Castle County 4-H Newsletter
Monthly Online Newsletter From New Castle County, Delaware 4-H!
This is just a friendly reminder that all 4-H youth and adult members must re-enroll every year in 4-H Online to participate as an active member in the new year. 4-H new member enrollment and re-enrollment begins on September 1st*. *Sept. Continue reading Reenrollment begins Sept. 1
New Castle County Record Books are due to the NCC Office on September 12. Contact your club leader for a specific date due to them. Members may complete record books using traditional templates or online through the Zingbooks platform. County Project Continue reading County Record Books/Diamond Clover due Sept. 12
Delaware 4-H is in search of an individual prepared to make a three-year commitment, with the option to renew for another two years once a review has been completed, to serve as the “One Voice”/ Camp Leader at our annual Continue reading Apply to be DE 4-H State Camp One Voice
Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings Join Delaware 4-H as we embrace the 4th H in 4-H, Health! We encourage everyone to drink more water, stay active, eat/ promote fruits and veggies, and try something new! See September’s 4th H for Continue reading 4th H for Health September Edition
IGNITE Mar 25-29 2026, Washington Hilton Registration is open Sept. 2 through Oct. 15, 2025 Open to 4-H Club Members aged 14-to-19 years old. For four days, teens from all over the country come to D.C. to collaborate, connect, and Continue reading 2026 National Conferences
This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/25) 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 Delaware State Fair Now Accepting Junior Board Applications
Are you a New Castle County 4-H’er between 13 and 19? Join Jr Council this Fall! Jr. Council is a group of NCC 4-H’ers ages 13 to 19. This group provides input into the county 4-H program, plans & facilitates Continue reading Join Junior Council!
1st Week: Globe Bearer – Ingrid Jones Ribbon Girl – Isabella Garcia 2nd Week: Globe Bearer – Kyree Muse Ribbon Girl – Abby Pitcher 1st Week: Turtles: Voice – Mason Worsham Echo – Devon Allen Spark- Borgan Raughley Bears: Voice Continue reading State Camp Honors
Congratulations to our NCC members who placed in the 58th Annual State 4-H Horse Show! Reserve Champion Western Horse– Abigail Selzer exhibiting Boon Bars Opie Olena Champion English Horse– Paloma Jaramillo-Contreras exhibiting Joya del Corazo The annual horse show is Continue reading State Horse Show Results
Delaware State Fair Now Accepting Junior Board Applications This opportunity to serve is available to youth ages 16-21 (as of 10/31/25) and once appointed, the term of office is for two (2) years. Members are required to contribute a minimum Continue reading 2025 Junior Board Announcement
You are invited! Please join us for the first annual FFA and 4-H Tailgate hosted by UD’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources prior to the matchup between the UD Blue Hens and the DSU Hornets Thursday, August 28, 2025 Continue reading 4-H and FFA Tailgate at UD Football
Calling all Delaware 4-H families! Join us for baseball and fireworks during Delaware 4-H Night at the Shorebirds! Saturday, August 23 at 7:05 pm. Be sure to wear your 4-H gear! Tickets are $13 per person.
The Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee is hosting a livestock judging practice in combination with Woodbridge FFA next Sunday, June 8th at 10 am at Woodbridge High School. This is a great opportunity to practice all four species in Continue reading Livestock Judging Practice
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 Last 2025 Animal Judging Contest
Join us for Cow Camp at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a one-day event this year! The day will begin with registration at 9:00 am. Participants should bring their own calf if they have one. Continue reading DE Cow Camp 2025- Registration Due June 06, 2025
Delaware 4-H State Teen Council Application – Due Friday, June 27, 2025 Candidate Selection ProcessThe following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates: Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2025. 4-H Involvement – All Continue reading State Teen Council
1st State Livestock Jackpot Show- May 17th The Kent County 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee is hosting the 27th 1st State Livestock Jackpot Show on May 17th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. This is an open show that any exhibitor form throughout the region can Continue reading Livestock Jackpot/County Livestock Show
Delaware 4-H State Teen Council Application – Due Friday, June 27, 2025 Candidate Selection ProcessThe following criteria are required for all interested State Officer Candidates: Age – All interested candidates must be at least 14 years of age on or before January 1, 2025. 4-H Involvement – All Continue reading State Teen Council
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
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
