Cloverbuds

Cloverbud Day at the Fair (October 6th)

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Cloverbud Day at the Fair: Sunday, October 6, 2024, 1:00 p.m. in the Round Cattle Barn

  • Show-N-Tell
    • This is an opportunity for club members to talk about their year in 4-H.
    • Members are encouraged to bring a project or item from the 4-H year to show and talk about.
  • Cloverbud Graduation
    • We will be recognizing Cloverbud members who are ‘graduating’ from the Cloverbud program and will be traditional 4-H members in 2025.
    • Members should have received an invitation email and survey to fill out if this applies to them.  If you feel we have missed someone, please email hicks.686@osu.edu.
  • Stuffed Animal Show
    • Encourage your members to bring their favorite stuffed animal. Each child will get to enter the ring, share a fun fact about their animal, and have a mini experience of what it’s like to show at the fair.

If you have any questions, contact the Extension Office at 740-653-5419.

We also wanted to share the Fairfield County Fair Coloring Contest information.  This is hosted by the Fairfield County Fair Board and sponsored by Frisch’s.  The coloring page is attached. More information can be found on the fair website at: https://fairfieldcountyfair.org/coloring-contest/.

Calling all Cloverbuds (and little sibs): Submit your Fairfield County Fair Coloring Contest Entry!

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Calling all Cloverbuds and little siblings ages 3-9 years old – participate in the Fairfield County Fair Coloring Contest! Prizes will be awarded for each age division! Entrants must be residents of Fairfield County. Only 1 entry per child. Entries must be printed off and submitted to the Fair Office and received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27th.

Click here for entry form:2024- Fairfield Co. Fair Coloring Contest

Cloverbud Opportunity: 4-H Pledge Speaking Event

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The Fairfield County Cloverbud Pledge Speaking Event will be Wednesday, July 17th starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Ag Center. Any 4-H Cloverbud member can participate. This is a great way to practice public speaking at an early age! We can’t wait to cheer our Cloverbuds on!

Registration is due July 1st by calling the Extension Office at 740-653-5419. For questions, contact Leslie Cooksey at cooksey.25@osu.edu.

4-H Cloverbud Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, March 16th!

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The Fairfield County Junior Leaders invite Cloverbuds and their family members under the age of 8 to attend the JAS’s Easter EggExtravaganza. This will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm (with the Egg Hunt happening at 2:00pm). This FREE event will be held at the Ag Center/Extension Office (831 College Ave, Lancaster). Join us for crafts, animals, games, and an egg hunt. This event is being held in memory of Cloverbud Advisor, Jane Sharp.

 

Cloverbud Advisors: Checkout these Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Resources

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Cloverbud Meeting Menu

Ohio 4-H Professionals have created the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Meeting Menu for volunteers to use with Cloverbud Club members at your meetings. The Menu is a tool to help you serve up an exciting year of Cloverbud meetings. You can choose from a selection of components to engage your 4-H Cloverbuds.  You will find a variety of activities, games and snacks all based around a yearly theme. The theme this year is Going WILD with Ohio 4-H Cloverbuds. u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/cloverbud-meeting-menu/

Cloverbud Engineering Adventure

The Cloverbud Engineering Adventure gives Cloverbuds the opportunity to work cooperatively in teams to problem-solve using STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) skills. A new theme is selected each year and teams research a topic, build a working model of their solution to the adventure challenge and create a poster to illustrate their findings. Teams present their models and findings to a team of reviewers, learn about other Cloverbud projects, participate in age-appropriate STEM activities, and are recognized during a closing celebration.

This year’s theme is Going WILD! Whether imagining the jungles of Southeast Asia, learning about the natural wonders of United States National Parks or exploring nature in their own backyard, this year’s Cloverbud Engineering Adventure will get Cloverbuds thinking about the world we live in. Cloverbuds will explore the idea of habitats and what habitats provide for the animals and plants that live there. They will have opportunities for discovery, creativity and problem solving as they explore habitats that are around them or learn about ones that are in other parts of the world. For more information on the Cloverbud Engineering Adventure and to register, please visit u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/engineering-adventure/

Cloverbud Connections Blog

Looking for new ideas and programming tools for your 4-H Cloverbuds? Check out this blog! You can subscribe to the site and receive an email when new posts are added. The site is searchable by key words and topic to help readers find content. The blog provides a unique blend of education, activities, and fun to build and challenge 4-H Cloverbud Volunteers teaching kindergarten through second grade youth. u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/

Cloverbud Opportunity: Engineering Adventure

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The Cloverbud Engineering Adventure gives Cloverbuds the opportunity to work cooperatively in teams to problem-solve using STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) skills. A new theme is selected each year and teams research a topic, build a working model of their solution to the adventure challenge and create a poster to illustrate their findings. Teams present their models and findings to a team of reviewers, learn about other Cloverbud projects, participate in age-appropriate STEM activities, and are recognized during a closing celebration.

This year’s theme is Going WILD! Whether imagining the jungles of Southeast Asia, learning about the natural wonders of United States National Parks or exploring nature in their own backyard, this year’s Cloverbud Engineering Adventure will get Cloverbuds thinking about the world we live in. Cloverbuds will explore the idea of habitats and what habitats provide for the animals and plants that live there. They will have opportunities for discovery, creativity and problem solving as they explore habitats that are around them or learn about ones that are in other parts of the world. For more information on the Cloverbud Engineering Adventure and to register, please visit u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/engineering-adventure/

Advisor Opportunity: Subscribe to the 4-H Cloverbud Connections Blog

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Looking for new ideas and programming tools for your 4-H Cloverbuds? Check out this blog! You can subscribe to the site and receive an email when new posts are added. The site is searchable by key words and topic to help readers find content. The blog provides a unique blend of education, activities, and fun to build and challenge 4-H Cloverbud Volunteers teaching kindergarten through second grade youth. u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/

Cloverbud Day at the Fair (October 8th)

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Cloverbud Members – Save the Date for Cloverbud Day at the Fair!

Fair is just around the corner so be sure to put these Cloverbud Fair Events on your calendar. As a reminder, all of these activities are optional but members will receive a ribbon or gift for participation.

Cloverbud Day at the Fair: Sunday, Oct 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. in the Round Cattle Barn

  • Show-N-Tell
    • This is an opportunity for club members to talk about their year in 4-H. Members are encouraged to bring a project or item from the 4-H year to show and talk about.
    • All participants will receive a ribbon.
    • If you’re interested in attending Show-N-Tell, advisors please email Aubry with number of members participating.
  • Cloverbud Graduation
    • We will be recognizing Cloverbud members who are ‘graduating’ from the Cloverbud program and will be traditional 4-H members in 2024.
    • Members should have received an invitation email and survey to fill out if this applies to them.  If you feel we have missed someone, please let us know.
    • All participants will receive a certificate and gift
  • Stuffed Animal Show
    • Encourage your members to bring their favorite stuffed animal. Each child will get to enter the ring, share a fun fact about their animal, and have a mini experience of what it’s like to show at the fair.
    • This show will take place immediately following Graduation in the #50 Barn
    • All participants will receive a ribbon.

If you have any questions, please contact Aubry at Fowler.443@osu.edu or 740-277-4626. We look forward to seeing you at the Fairfield County Fair!

Preparing Your Cloverbud for a Successful Return to School

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A new post has been shared on the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections Blog: Preparing Your Cloverbud for a Successful Return to School. Read more:

Preparing Your Cloverbud for a Successful Return to School

This fall my oldest child, who is a newer teacher, will be welcoming a classroom of kindergarteners. I remember when I sent her off to Read more about Preparing Your Cloverbud for a Successful Return to School

by Christy Millhouse, Ohio 4-H STEM Educator on August 23, 2023