Cloverbud(Ages 5-6) Members Resource Guide
Ages above should be a reflection of the age they are as of January 1(2026) of the current year.
Participate in Quarterly Cloverbud Project Meetings
Explore 4-H Projects and learn about the 4-H program during fun hands-on activity based, meetings.
- Cloverbud Quarterly Meeting Dates:
- October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Bldg.
- January 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Bldg.
- April 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Bldg.
- June 14, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Dreher Family 4-H Bldg
Questions about Cloverbud Project Meetings, or to RSVP for a meeting, may be directed to Kjrsten Abel-Ruch at: kjrstena@hotmail.com.
Typical 4-H Cloverbud Meeting Experience
➡️ Opening – Call to Order & Pledges
➡️ Education/Program – Demonstrations, speakers, or hands-on projects 🎨🔬
➡️ Recreation – Games, activities, or snacks 🎲🍪
➡️ Closing – Wrap up & reminders ✅
👨👩👧 What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Can Expect
- 👍 Be Involved – Parent/Guardian/Caregiver are encouraged to attend meetings
- 🚗 Provide Transportation – Ensure youth can get to meetings and activities
- 📣 Encourage & Support – Help your 4-H'er finish what they start
- 📰 Stay Informed – Read the newsletter, attend meetings, ask questions
❓ What to Ask Your Club Leader
- 🗓 Club Calendar – When and where do we meet?
- 🌟 Project Options – What projects fit my child’s age & interest?
- 🏛 Meeting Structure – What will my child do during meetings?
- 💵 Fees & Deadlines – What is due, and when?
📚Explore 4-H Projects
- How To Explore 4-H Projects
- Age - Appropriate Project Exploration
🎉4-H Experiences and Events
🎤 4-H Club Day - A county event that provides 4-H members the opportunity to develop public presentation skills. Cloverbud Show and Share is a non competitive presentation.
🎄 Bromelsick Party & Memorial – A Douglas County tradition
🐮4-H Project Skill-a-Thon - Experience this yearly day camp and explore various 4-H projects.
🎡Douglas County Fair - July 27- August 1, 2026- Cloverbud members may exhibit or showcase activity-related items from their Cloverbud experiences. Clover bud members may not participate as competitive exhibitors and are not eligible to receive premiums or awards given in traditional 4-H events. Cloverbuds will receive participation ribbons.
Stay Connected! Douglas County 4-H Newsletter - Be sure to read the 4-H Newsletter for all monthly updates, events, deadlines, and activities.
🌱 Life Skills Gained as a 4-H Cloverbud Member
Being a 4-H Cloverbud means having fun, trying new things, and learning by doing!
Skills You’ll Gain:
🎉 Exploring – Try out lots of different projects and activities
👫 Making Friends – Play, share, and work with others
💬 Speaking Up – Practice talking in front of your club
⭐ Helping Out – Lend a hand to your leaders and teammates
🎨 Creativity – Use your imagination in crafts and projects
🌍 Community – Learn what it means to be part of a group
💪 Confidence – Feel proud of what you try and accomplish
✨ In 4-H, Cloverbuds discover, explore, and grow—one fun step at a time! ✨
Interested in Enrolling?
The 4-H year runs from October 1 through September 30. While enrollment is open year-round, youth must be enrolled by May 1 of the current 4-H year in order to participate in the Douglas County Fair 4-H division.