Adapted from the Ohio Volunteer Fact Sheet #13.

The 4-H Cloverbud program exists as a distinctive component within the total 4-H program. It is designed as a informal approach to developing the confidence, social skills, decision making abilities, subject matter knowledge and physical skills of 5-8 year old you. Here are some answers to common questions.

1. Who can be a Cloverbud?
   Any Ohio youth, age five as of January 1, or in kindergarten through second grade, may enroll in the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud program.
   
2. Do Cloverbuds exhibit at the County Fair?
   Yes, Cloverbuds are encouraged to exhibit something from their approved curriculum at the county fair. However, Cloverbud exhibitions are for exhibition only. Franklin County allows Cloverbud’s to show their accomplishments at a “Show-N-Tell” during the fair.
   
3. May Cloverbuds go to camps?
   Yes! Cloverbuds may attend camps designed especially for them! Franklin County has several Cloverbud day camps just for them.
   
4. Who teaches Cloverbuds?
   Much of the Cloverbud program is guided by an adult volunteer, whether in a club-like setting, a school or special emphasis group. Adult and teen volunteers receive specific educational instruction on how to work with this particular age group.