CLOVERBUDS | Jackson

What are 4-H Cloverbuds?

4-H Cloverbuds are youth ages 5-7, grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Cloverbuds do not compete in 4-H, but still participate in club meetings, camp activities, and more. Read about more opportunties for Cloverbud youth below!

The Cloverbud program objectives include developing:

self-understanding skills (self-esteem)
social interation skills (getting along with others)
decision making skills
learning skills (learn how to learn)
mastering physical skills

Cloverbud Overnight Camp: June 20-21, 2025

Did you know there are overnight camping opportunities for Cloverbuds and their families? Learn more about Cloverbud Overnight Camp at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp here!

Clover Bud Day Camp: August 1st, 2025

We are planning a fun-filled 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp to be held at the end of the summer. Save the Date for Friday, August 1st and join us for a fun before back-to-school Cloverbud Day Camp!

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! REGISTRATION NOT YET AVAILABLE!

Project Jumpstarts (2025)

Project Jumpstarts are now available for 2nd Grade Cloverbuds interested in exploring a 4-H project!

Project Jumpstarts are beginner 4-H curriculum that make great introductions to 4-H project work. Project Jumpstarts are intended to be completed by the Cloverbud with the help and guidance from an adult/parent. These are fun, at-home summer activities to complete with your child to introduce them to project book work before their first year as a project member.

Project Jumpstarts cost 3ドル.00. Youth who complete a Project Jumpstart gain the experience of going through a project book interview at General 4-H Project Judging. Cloverbuds are non-competitive, so their books and interviews are not scored or eligible for awards. Cloverbuds who participate in Project Jumpstart Judging will receive a certificate of completion and will be recognized during the Cloverbud Graduation Ceremony at the Jackson County Fair.

To learn more about available Project Jumpstarts, download the order form here: 2025 Cloverbud Project Jumpstart Order Form

To order your Cloverbud a Project Jumpstart, please connect with your Club Advisor or stop by the Extension Office today!

Cloverbud Graduation & Recognition (2025)

Cloverbud Graduation Cap Decorating

Graduating Cloverbuds have the opportunity to decorate graduation caps to wear during their Cloverbud Graduation Ceremony.

Decorating will take place during 4-H Booth Decorating the week before the Fair (July 8th & 9th, 5:00 - 8:00 PM). Cloverbud youth will receive a free white graduation cap to decorate with green decorations. Any specific decorating supplies wanted should be brought to decorating with the Cloverbud to use.

Cloverbud Graduation Ceremony

Graduating Cloverbuds will be recognized along with graduating 4-H seniors during the 4-H Awards Ceremony on Sunday, July 13th at 5:00 PM. Cloverbud graduates are encouraged to wear their graduation caps and a 4-H t-shirt.

4-H Fun Night

Cloverbud youth are encouraged to participate in some of the games on 4-H Fun Night, which will be held on Sunday, July 13th following the 4-H Awards Ceremony.

Cloverbud Scavenger Hunt & Barn Tour

Finally, on Thursday, July 17th at 3:00 PM, Cloverbud Advisors and the Junior Fair Board will be leading a Barn Tour Scavenger Hunt for ALL 4-H Cloverbuds. There will be prizes!

We hope to see you at all the fun upcoming Cloverbud events!

Cloverbud Project Book: My Cloverbud Year

Did you know that cloverbuds of all ages have their own project book? Check out the My Cloverbud Year Project Book and order yours through your 4-H Club Advisor today!

Cloverbud Advisors: Check out these additional resources for Cloverbuds here!

Cloverbud Connection Newsletter

OSU Extension in Monroe and Hocking Counties provide 4-H Cloverbud Volunteers with research based information in the Cloverbud Connections Newsletter. The newsletter is published four times a year and can be accessed via the web. Click on the following link to read current and past issues of the Cloverbud Connections Newsletter.