Cloverbud members explore the areas of healthy lifestyles, environmental and earth science, citizenship and civic education, plants and animals, consumerism and family science, science and technology, personal development, community and expressive arts.

Cloverbud Activities:

Cloverbuds meet as part of our community clubs, during Cloverbud Day Camp each summer and at other special events and activities. Find a club offering Cloverbuds and details about other upcoming events below.

Community Clubs:

Many Licking County 4-H clubs offer Cloverbud opportunities and activities. The link below is to our Community Club brochure, which will help you find a Cloverbud Club near you. Contact the listed advisor for more details.

4-H is for You Brochure

Cloverbud Day Camp:

Join us each summer for a two-day day camp where Cloverbud campers will enjoy games, stories, crafts and other activities supervised by adult volunteers and teen counselors. Registration information will be posted when available.

Cloverbud Advisor Resources:

If you are a volunteer interested in enriching your Cloverbud program or if you want to add Cloverbuds to your club, you'll find a variety of resources and links here. Parents and educators will also find these great activities to use at home or at school.

Supporting Youth in Grades K-2 - Click on the link for the section dealing specifically with the 4-H Cloverbud Program.

Cloverbud Advisor Training:

Cloverbud Kits:

A great teaching tool for 4-H volunteers! Borrow a kit that includes lessons, activities and supplies for your next Cloverbud meeting. All you add are the kids and fun! Available by contacting the Licking County Extension Office. Click here for a new flyer describing each of the following kits:

• Our Country 
• The Science of Sound
• Food Fun
• Bugs, Butterflies, Worms & Spiders
• Digging Those Dinosaurs 
• Fitness is Fun

Ohio Cloverbud Program Series I:

This notebook includes 25 complete lessons designed to last 30-60 minutes and may be borrowed or purchased from the Licking County Extension Office. Topics include:

Five Senses, Making Air Work, Weather Fun, One-Act Plays, Art Exhibits, Making Healthy Food Choices, Safe at Home, Nature Fun, My Feelings, Be Smart with Money, Pets, Our Feathered Friends and more.

Ohio Cloverbud Program Series II:

This notebook includes 25 complete lessons designed to last 30-60 minutes and may be borrowed or purchased from the Licking County Extension Office. Topics include:

The Wonder of Water, Bubble-Mania, Storytelling, Sports, Food Fun, Looking Your Best, Habitats are Home, Wildlife, Celebrations Around the World, Building Character, Weaving and Dyeing, Ant Antics and more.

More Cloverbud Activities:

Cloverbud 4-H Pledge Activity

Clover Maze

Cloverbud Connections:

This quarterly newsletter from the Ohio 4-H program offers tips, ideas and information for parents and advisors of Cloverbuds.

Cloverbud Connections

The Spring 2012 issue is now posted at the above link.

In this Spring Issue:

•        The Advantage of Including Older Adult Volunteers by Christine Price
•        Building Self-esteem by Vicki Reed
•        911 for 4-H Cloverbud Volunteers by Bruce Zimmer
•        Campus Connections by Dr. Scott Scheer
•        Tuna Treat by Joyce Shriner
•        Click it, Print it, Do it! – Cloverbud Puzzle Fun by Bruce Zimmer

Click it, Print it, Do it... Activity Page