Clover Kids is a 4-H program for children ages 5 to 7-years-old as of January 1st of the current year. Clover Kids engage in hands-on activities created to help them build self-confidence and life skills. This program is designed to provide a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. Clover Kids provide an excellent opportunity for youth to achieve their highest potential because early life experiences affect future development.
General Rules There is a maximum of 12 entries per exhibitor to display in the static building. Additionally, Clover Kids may show animals and participate in public speaking, demonstration, favorite foods, and fashion show activities. All exhibits receive participation ribbons. There is a $ 1.00 premium for each class they enter. This is not a competitive experience. Clover Kids have the opportunity to share their experiences with judges on Tuesday evening, from 5:30-7:00 or drop off their exhibits the Wednesday morning of fair. Clover Kids MUST abide by the same rules for release time for livestock and static exhibits.
Pre-Entry for Clover Kids
Clover kids must fill out a pre-entry form with their name, age and club. This form is turned in by June 15. If exhibiting animals, Clover Kids need to indicate what animal(s) they are showing and whether they will stall their animal(s) at the fair. If no box is checked on the pre-entry form, our office will assume that NO stall is needed. Clover Kids need to check the box if they plan to participate in the Public Fashion Show. This form can be found at https://cedar.unl.edu under the Cedar County Fair & Prefair Resources tab.
Clover Kids do not need an entry tag in advance but if they wish there is an entry tag template that can be found on the fair resources page mentioned above, otherwise Clover Kids can fill out the entry tag at the fair.
Clover Kids have the freedom to select the projects they would like to exhibit from the list below or on their own.
Environmental Education Animal Science
For the livestock shows most Clover Kids wear the 4-H t-shirt but not required. The Extension Office has a limited number of shirts on hand for a cost of $8.00 per shirt.
Poultry
• Raise chicks and show them at the Cedar County Fair on Thursday. Please notify the Office if you will be stalling your poultry. The judge will ask about their poultry project.
• Eggs in a Basket: Can display ½ dozen eggs creatively (white, brown, or colored)
Bucket Calf, Rabbit, Sheep, Goat
• Clover Kids raise and show their animals at the Cedar County Fair. Please notify the Extension Office if you will be stalling your animals. Clover Kids have the option of taking animals home after the show.
- There is an optional bucket calf record book Clover Kids may complete. It is located on at https://cedar.unl.edu under “Cedar County 4-H”, then “Fair & Pre-Fair Day Resources” and also under “Livestock & Small Animals Resources.”
Communication & Expressive Arts
County Photography Project
• “Where in the World is 4-H” (Black and White photo) is this year’s theme. Photo must be mounted on black poster board. Hit the road with your camera! Take a photo of a special destination, landmark, or icon – it can be a well-known local spot, a unique roadside attraction, or a place from vacation!
• May exhibit any other favorite picture.
Family & Consumer Science
A Space for Me
• Books available at the Extension Office to check out with suggested activities/fair exhibits.
Healthy Lifestyles
Healthy Snack
• Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a paper plate or at least 1 cup of mix in a baggie.
Plant Science
Gardening
• Clover Kids may bring 6 green beans, 2 potatoes, 2 onions, 2 peppers, 2 carrots, 2 cucumbers, 2 zucchini on a small paper plate with a Ziploc bag over top. Each vegetable is prepared and displayed separately.
World of Flowers
• Clover Kids may bring 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers of the same cultivar in a container.
Science & Technology
Rocket
• Clover Kids are encouraged to make a candy rocket or simple rocket of their choice.
Public Speaking
• Clover Kids may recite a poem, chant, or read/tell a story during the Public Speaking Contest, however Clover Kids is non-competitive and they will earn a participation ribbon.
Fashion Show
• Clover Kids may model a garment at the Cedar County Fashion Show on Pre-Fair Day. They DO NOT come to the judging during the day, only the Public Fashion Show.
Demonstration
• Clover Kids give a live presentation (1-3 minutes) to show and tell others how to do something. This event is held prior to the Cedar County Fair.
Favorite Foods Revue
• Clover Kids select a theme and display one place setting; including table cover, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, napkins, centerpiece, and one serving of your favorite food with the recipe included. No menu is needed. They will interview with the judge. Participation in the sampling food line (they bring bite-size servings to share with the audience) is optional.
Project Day Exhibit
• All exhibits are accepted that are made by participants attending a Clover Kid Camp or Take and Make kit.