Cloverbuds are 4-H members who have reached the age of 5 and are enrolled in Kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year. When a child is age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year, the child is eligible for regular 4-H membership.
Cloverbuds focus their attention on activity-based lessons and non-competitive activities. The 4-H Cloverbud program is designed as a nonformal approach to developing the confidence, social skills, decision making abilities, subject matter knowledge, and physical skills of Kindergarten through 2nd grade youth. Cloverbuds take part in a blend of activities and opportunities specially designed for their age level. Cloverbuds are not eligible for competitive events, residential camps and/or projects designed for regular 4-H members. Cloverbuds are not to hold club offices, but they are encouraged to participate in club meeting activities, such as leading the pledges.
4-H Advisors working with Cloverbuds can learn more about the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Program here
Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Volunteer Orientation
*Wood County CloverBud Day Camp at 4-H Camp Palmer - May 9th
Camp Flyer
Camp Letter
Online Registration Link (Including Health Form).
*4-H Cloverbud judging (optional but highly recommended) is July 14th from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Fairgrounds
Registration Coming Soon!
Cloverbud Graduation Program - July 22nd at the Celebrate 4-H Program
*For Cloverbuds who recently completed the 2nd grade
*The 4-H Bake Off
Cloverbud Project Books for Download
Cloverbud Activity Book A
Cloverbud Activity Book B
Cloverbud Activity Book C
- Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Engineering Adventure
- Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with the 2026 Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Engineering Adventure. This year's adventure will get Cloverbuds thinking about the rich history of our country and celebrations. They will have opportunities for discovery, creativity and problem solving as they explore this year's celebrations.
- Let your Cloverbud’s celebrate together as they explore all that make America special.
- This year there are 13 locations across Ohio to showcase your adventure. Find the showcase location closest to you!
- https://u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/engineering-adventure/
- Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Meeting Menu
- The 2026 theme is: Celebrating America
- The Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Meeting Menu is a tool to help you offer an exciting year of Cloverbud meetings. Choose from a selection of components to engage your 4-H Cloverbuds.
- You will find a variety of lessons, activities, games and snacks created around a yearly theme. You can find all of these activities at: https://go.osu.edu/cbmenu
Resources
The Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections