4-H Cloverbuds

Overview

Cloverbuds are our youngest 4-H youth who are age 5-7 as of October 1st of the current 4-H year.  With the support of adult helpers and club leaders, these youth participate in a number of age-appropriate projects that allow them to explore their interests while laying the foundation for their development as young leaders.

Youth must be 8 by October 1st of the current 4-H year to be eligible for:

• Competitive situations, such as livestock shows or sales
• Enrollment in large animal projects, including Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, Alpaca/Llama, and Swine
• Enrollment in shooting sports projects
• Enrollment in projects using motorized vehicles
• Enrollment in food preservation projects

While these areas aren’t available to Cloverbuds, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for them in 4-H!  There are dozens of opportunities for this age group and they are encouraged to follow their interests.  There are many activity books available through National 4-H and club leaders, as well as county staff, will be happy to help families of Cloverbuds get started in 4-H!