Cloverbuds
The overall purpose of the 4-H Cloverbuds program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional and physical maturation of five- and six- year olds by providing a unique educational opportunity.
Kansas 4-H offers an educational, youth development opportunity specifically for 5- and 6-year-old children known as 4-H Cloverbuds. To be eligible to participate, a child must have celebrated his or her 5th or 6th birthday before January 1 of the current year. Five- and 6-year-old children do not pay a State 4-H program fee.
The goals for Kansas 4-H Cloverbuds include:
- Self-understanding skills (Initiating independence and self-direction)
- Social skills (Getting along with others)
- Decision-making skills (Making positive choices)
- Learning skills (Learning to learn)
- Mastering physical skills (Enjoying constructive and creative play)
Principles for Kansas 4-H Cloverbuds
- Fun
- Activity focused
- Noncompetitive
- Group-centered learning
- Leader directed
- Positive
- Success oriented
Cloverbud Informational Brochure
Cloverbuds/Sunshine Makers Times & Locations
Mound City -
1st Thursday of every month
5:30-6:30p.m.
Linn County 4-H Building
Paola -
2nd Thursday of every month
5:30-6:30p.m.
Paola Extension Office
