Oregon 4-H Cloverbuds Program

The Oregon Cloverbuds (former Adventures) Program is an informal education program designed for children grades K-3. Cloverbuds require more adult supervision, introduce young people to cooperative learning and the many things they can do in 4-H.

Participation, safety, personal development, learning and fun are the highest priorities for Cloverbuds programs. These programs are activity-focused, not project–focused and are built on cooperative learning rather than competition.

Cloverbuds members do not participate in competitive events and are not allowed to have contact with large animals as a part of their 4-H experience. These groups do not elect officers.  Their group activity may exhibit, showcase or can feature in a noncompetitive way with a display at an event which could receive “display or participation” ribbons.

There is a primary difference between a 4-H Cloverbuds activity and a 4-H project. A Cloverbuds member engages in varied activities which focus on developing a specific skill or concept to complete the activity. A 4-H project focuses on a long-term planned course of study in a specific project area.

 For more information about the Cloverbuds programs visit:http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/fs-cloverbuds-02-08.pdf

State Coordinator:
Mona Easley
Phone: 541-737-1327
Email

Cloverbuds Project Resources:

• Family Fun and Family Connections Newsletters (4-H 681LA)
• 4-H Adventures: Join the Fun (4-H 0311)
• 4-H Adventures Family Guide (4-H 6817L)
• 4-H Adventures Leader Guide (4-H 6810L)
• Just Outside the Door Activity Sheets (4-H 68132L)
• Family Celebrations From Around the World (4-H 68133L)
• Start Smart Eating & Reading (English and Spanish) (4-H 6830L)
  (Module 3 revised September 2007)
• Bicycle Adventures Level 1: Bicycling for Fun (08334)
• Bicycle Adventures Helper Guide (08336)
• Explore the World of Small Animals Leader Guide (4-H 6815L)
• Exploring Farm Animals Leader Guide (4-H 6820L)
• Fun with Clothes K - 2 Leader's Guide (4-H 9201L)
• Seeds, Stalks & Science: Agricultural Awareness Leader Guide (4-H 691L)
• Food, Family & Fun: Consumer Science Leader Guide (4-H 692L)
• Harvest, Husks & Harmony Leader Guide (4-H 693L)
• A Palette of Fun Leader Guide (4-H 714L)