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DEPARTMENT Z - CLOVER KID MEMBERS

Clover Kid Project Resources: https://shop4-h.org/collections/cloverbud-curriculum

Clover Kid 4-H projects are for children who are 5-7 years old by January 1 of the current year. These projects are developed for use by parent and child. Clover Kid members may exhibit at the county fair in their choice of projects and will receive a special participation ribbon. No premium monies will be awarded. 

Clover Kids programs involving live animals must adhere to the following guidelines: 

  1. Exhibition only includes enrolled 4-H Clover kid members, 4-H does not sponsor or support pee-wee events or exhibition.  Pee-wee referring to non-4-H age youth. 
  2. Exhibition includes discussions with youth based on their knowledge of the care and raising of the animal. Exhibitors show in a non-competitive setting for participation only. Age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate for the exhibitor’s age and size. 
  3. Clover Kids may not participate in the Horse project in any capacity. They are not allowed to handle, ride, or participate in, or at 4-H horse events per NE State 4-H rules and guidelines. 
  4. Calves or other animals weighing more than 350 pounds at time of show are not allowed or appropriate for this age group. 
  5. Appropriate animals for this age group include bucket calf, sheep, swine, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cat, and companion animals. 
  6. There will be one adult/teen volunteer present for every Clover Kid member that is handling or exhibiting animals. This applies to all animal projects. 
  7. Exhibitors in this age group are not allowed to participate with their animal in a livestock sale or sale or premium auction. 

 

CLASSES – ANIMAL CARETAKER 

G090001L     Clover Kid Bucket Calf 

G090002L     Clover Kid Bottle Fed Lamb

G090003L    Clover Kid Sheep 

G090004L     Clover Kid Companion Animal (i.e., Cat, Rabbit, Hamster, Reptiles, etc.) 

G090005L     Clover Kid Dog 

G090006L     Clover Kid Swine 

G090007L     Clover Kid Goat 

G090008L     Clover Kid Chicken 

 

CLASSES – CLOVER KID CLOTHING

Z10010L      Sewing for Fun

C221001       Embellished Garment with Original Design – Designs are the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design (shape/form, texture, color, line, space, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, balance and unity) to make an original statement. Component materials used to create the design do not necessarily need to be original. 

C410009L     Fashion Show - Embellished Garment with Original Design - Patterns are not used. Designs of original idea of the 4-H’er and have not been produced before. Ideas from pictures as starting points for designs are acceptable when 4-H’er modifies the design or combines ideas to make an original statement. Embellishments are applied to a purchased or constructed garment. 

CLASSES – CLOVER KID, Continued 

H85101L       Lego Models 

Z10001L        Food and Nutrition - Making Food for Me 

  1. Placemat – Colored and decorated. Lamination or protection with clear contact paper advised. 
  2. Food Cards – Neatly cut and colored Food Cards, in self-sealing plastic bag or other secure container. 
  3. Grain Collage – Neatly cut and pasted pictures of grains cutout and displayed on collage. 
  4. Dairy Tasting Party – Completed Dairy Tasting Party form from project book page 17. May be copied or cut from manual. 
  5. Protein Collage – Neatly cut and pasted pictures of protein sources and foods displayed on collage. 
  6. Healthy Snack – Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a paper plate, or at least 1 cup of mix. (Examples might include snack mix made from a cereal base, no-bake or simple cookie or granola bar). 

Z10002L        Outdoor Discovery - Just Outside Your Door- may choose two (2) of the following: 

  1. One plant you have grown 
  2. Bird Feeder 
  3. Insect, Amphibian, Fish or Wildlife Model 
  4. Cork Sailboat 

Z10003L        Citizenship - Family Celebrations Around the World - may choose two (2) of the following:

  1. Mexican Piñata 
  2. Japanese Doll 
  3. Carp Kite 
  4. Rakhi Bracelet 

Z10004L        Aerospace - may choose two (2) of the following 

  1. Draw and color a picture of a rocket. Label the three (3) main parts - fins, body tube and nose cone.
  2. Paper airplane. 
  3. Flight booklet described on pages 6 & 7 of manual. 
  4. Space Buggy - Design and make a spacecraft from household items or items that could be re- used instead of being thrown away. Materials list: scissors, glue, assorted clean household materials such as paper towel tubes, tissue boxes, plastic bottle, etc. Draw a picture design of your buggy on a sheet of paper. On another separate sheet of paper briefly explain the job/jobs your space buggy can do. 
  5. Space Station - Draw a design of what you think an International Space Station of the future might look like. Using household items build a model of that station. On a sheet of paper describe how scientists would use your Space Station. 

Z10006L     Theatre Arts 

  1. Handmade Puppet 
  2. Picture Story       

Z10007L        Safety - Bicycle Adventures 

  1. Safety Poster 
  2. Bicycle Parts Poster 
  3. Educational Exhibit 

Z10008L        Home Environment-A Space for Me 

  1. Decorative Storage Box 
  2. Decorative Container (i.e., waste basket, pencil holder) 
  3. Mobile
  4. Collage
  5. Message Board 
  6. Other exhibit from project manual 

Z10009L        General Clover Kid Program Miscellaneous

Z10012L      Cookie Jar