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A 4-H Program for Youth in Grades K-2
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 Delaware 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.
Cloverbud Members
The 4-H Cloverbud program is open to all youths regardless of race, color, sex, national origin or handicap. The curriculum is designed for children in kindergarten through second grade.
New Castle County 831-8965
Kent County 730-4000
Delaware State University 857-6434
Sussex County 856-7303
Cloverbud Clubs
Cloverbud clubs meet in members' homes or neighborhood locations. Meetings, which are conducted informally by parent leaders, typically are held twice a month, but can be held more often if desired. Cloverbud meetings usually last an hour and include pledges, songs, games, learning activities, and a snack.
4-H curriculum and training are provided to interested parents at no cost.
In addition to regular club activities, Cloverbuds participate in a number of county 4-H activities, including the Delaware State 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.
Special Cloverbud day camps for 5- to 7-year-olds are held in each county during the summer.
The 4-H Cloverbud program is sponsored and operated under the auspices of the 4-H program of Delaware Cooperative Extension, University of Delaware and Delaware State University .
4-H Facts
Head, Heart, Hands and Health. It's the 4-H members pledge:
My head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my health to better living.
A green four-leaf clover with a white "H" on each clover leaf. The official emblem is copyrighted and may be used only as approved by 4-H.
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