Cloverbuds

Two youth play the game "Guess Who" at a table together.

Cloverbuds

Cloverbuds is a 4-H Project specifically for youth in grades K-2 (must be at least 5 years old). Activities in this area are developmentally appropriate, activity-focused, and built on cooperative learning. Cloverbuds engage in a variety of activities that focus on developing a specific skill or concept.

Participation, safety, personal development, learning, and fun are the highest priorities for the Cloverbuds project.

Cloverbuds Will…..

Explore and learn their 4-H club.

Practice and develop different skills.

Explore and learn 4-H activities and events.

Explore the community.

Discover areas of project interest.

Share what they’ve learned with others.

4H Cloverbuds pose in front of museum display

Youth in grades K-2 gather around a table and watch as a youth leader demonstrates how to do a paper craft.

Cloverbud Leaders

Cloverbud project leaders are encouraged to use curriculum materials developed specifically for youth in grades K-3. 4-H materials developed for older youth are not appropriate for younger children because they do not meet developmental needs. Volunteer leaders also have the responsibility to communicate regularly with families, explaining the program, and encouraging involvement.