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What is the 4-H Cloverbud Program?
The 4-H Cloverbud Program exists as a
distinct part of the total 4-H youth development program. It is designed as a non-formal approach to developing the confidence, social skills, decision making abilities, subject matter knowledge, and physical skills of kindergarten through second grade youth. As youth begin
their 4-H Cloverbud experience they take part in a unique blend of activities and opportunities specially designed for their age level.
Who Can Be a Cloverbud? Membership eligibility for the 4-H Cloverbud Program begins when a child has reached the age of 5 as of January 1 of the current 4-H year.
There are differences between the Cloverbud and older 4-H member programs. The Cloverbud program is geared toward activity based learning. Curriculum is based on age appropriate research and involves cooperative, experiential, and non- competitive activities. Older 4-H member learning is project based.
Cloverbud instruction is leader directed. Older members receive instruction from a leader and through self-study. Cloverbuds are recognized for their participation only. Older members are recognized for participation, goal achievement, achievement of standards, and being the best in their area via competition. Cloverbud activities come from an approved statewide curriculum, or may use materials approved by their county Extension Educator following the Cloverbud program parameters guidelines.
Cloverbuds do not sign up for a project area and do not do animal projects. They are enrolled as cloverbuds and meetings will be carried out using age appropriate activities from the cloverbud curriculums. Some of their meetings may explore topics similar to older siblings but other meetings may be very different.
For more information on the NH 4-H Cloverbud Policy:
New Hampshire 4-H Cloverbud Policy
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