4H Youth Development

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Boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 8 can begin to explore 4-H. With an adult partner to guide them on their journey CLOVERBUDS discover amazing things as they "Learn by Doing" . . . .

Using their HEADS to think and question.

Friday Night Chefs 
 
 
 
 
 

Using their HEARTS to care and cooperate.

 

Using their HANDS to work and help.

 

Using their HEALTH to be safe and strong.

Cloverbuds are the youngest participants in the 4-H Program.  They are enthusiastic, curious, creative, robust and resilient young people who are growing physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally through a period of rapid and often uneven development.  We know that each child develops on his or her own timetable so our Cloverbud Program provides a wide selection of activities.  4-H leaders can choose activities that are most appropriate for the developmental needs of their own Cloverbud members.  There are also county-wide events for Cloverbuds -  sessions for Cloverbuds at Pre Teen Fun Day every February; a special wildlife discovery at Dyken Pond every July; and a special section for Cloverbuds to exhibit their projects at the Schaghticoke Fair.