What is a Cloverbud?

Cloverbud is a term used to identify 4-H members who are 5 through 8 years old. Any Maine youth between the 4-H ages of 5 and 8 years old may join the 4-H program.

Participation, safety, personal development, learning, and fun in a cooperative, non-competitive setting are the priorities of the Cloverbud program. Cloverbuds experience programs that are developmentally appropriate, activity-oriented, involve cooperative learning, and are focused on learning activity skills and life skills through a wide variety of topic areas. Participation in activities is available at the club, county, and state level.

Cloverbud Events

• Fairs
• Maine 4-H Days
• 4-H National Youth Science Day

Cloverbud Resources

• 2009 Activity Record: Word | PDF
  Activity Record Instructions
• 4-H Cloverbuds and Horses PowerPoint Presentation (text-only version)
• Cloverbuds and Animal Activities
• Maine 4-H Cloverbud Policy
• National 4-H Headquarters Fact Sheet (PDF): Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Programs in 4-H (Cloverbuds)

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