What is 4-H Cloverbuds?

 Cloverbuds are 5- to 7-year-olds involved in a companion activity to the traditional 4-H program. Cloverbuds learn by doing in this informal, non-competitive, educational program conducted by the 4-H component of Minnehaha County Cooperative Extension.
 
The purpose of Cloverbuds is to help children get along with each other, to explore many interests, to practice skills, and to build self-confidence and self-esteem through healthy, cooperative learning experiences.

What do Cloverbuds do?
 

In addition to regular club activities, Cloverbuds participate in a number of county 4-H activities, including the Minnehaha County Achievement Days at the Sioux Empire Fair.
Because the 4-H Cloverbud program is non-competitive, the youngsters are not evaluated on their efforts, but they are recognized with a ribbon for participation.

 

Some Topic Areas Include:
 

· Science & Technology
 - Weather Fun
 - Experimenting with the 5 senses
 

· Community Expressive Arts
 - Hobbies
 - Theatre
 

· Healthy Living
 - Making    
   Snacks
 - Fitness is Fun
 

· Environmental/Earth Science
 - Nature Fun
 - Making “Dirt” Cup Snacks
 

· Personal Development
 - Building Character
 - Experiencing Disabilities
 

· Citizenship/Civic Education
 - Food Drive
 - Our Flag
 

· Consumerism/Family Science
  - Weaving and Dyeing
  - The Sharper Shopper Game
 

· Plants & Animals
 - Making Birdfeeders
 - Potting Plants