The 4-H Cloverbud Program offers youth, ages 5-7, the opportunity to enjoy the many benefits of 4-H. Cloverbuds attend club meetings with older 4-Hers, but spend a portion of the meeting time involved in hands-on educational and recreational activities designed especially for their age group. Like their older counterparts, 4-H Cloverbuds can participate in club and county sponsored events, enroll in projects, complete records, and even show at the 4-H Fair.Cloverbud project books are very basic and focus on things that 5-7 year olds are likely to be interested in or involved with: helping mom and dad at meal time; caring for their room; taking responsibilities for household pets; helping with the annual family vegetable or flower garden; doing craft activities; assisting with the care of younger siblings; using their imagination; and finding out about air and space travel.Policies for Ogle County Cloverbud members are as follows:
Cloverbud members must be at least 5 years old by September 1st of the current 4-H year.
Cloverbud members should enroll on the "Cloverbud Enrollment Form" available through the Extension Office and from club leaders.
Cloverbud members are encouraged to enroll in only one project their first year of membership.
Cloverbud members may exhibit at the annual County 4-H Fair in the "Cloverbud" division. All exhibits receive special Cloverbud rosettes, but are not eligible for premium monies.
Cloverbud members are not expected to give talks and demonstrations like their older 4-H counterparts.
Cloverbud members will become official "4-Hers" as soon as they will be 8 years old by September 1st of the new 4-H year.
Work with local club leaders to complete sign-up. They have the project listings and forms you'll need to get started towards a rewarding Cloverbud experience.
