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Who are Clover Kids
Clover Kids are youth that are ages 5, 6, or 7 as of January 1 of the current year. The program is designed to provide 5- to 7-year-olds a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. Clover Kids provide an excellent opportunity for youth to achieve his/her highest potential because early life experiences affect future development. The primary goal is to promote the child’s stages of development – intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
- Develop Self-Esteem
- Decision-Making Skills (making positive choices)
- Comprehensive Skills (learning how to learn, positive attitudes toward learning)
- Mastering Physical Skills (enjoying constructive and creative play)
- Social-Interaction Skills (getting along with others)
- Diversity Skills (acceptance of others; exploring family and community relationships)
4-H Emblem:
A green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf. The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands and health.
4-H Pledge:
The pledge tells what 4-H is about. The 4-H goal is the four-fold development of youth: Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The pledge was adopted by the delegates of the 1927 National 4-H Club Camp in Washington, D.C. State club leaders voted for and adopted the pledge for universal use. The phrase “and my world” was added in 1973. The saying of the pledge has a prominent place in 4-H activities, at regular 4-H meetings, achievement days and other club events.
4-H Motto: “To Make the Best Better”
The motto “To Make the Best Better” is intended to inspire young people to continue to learn and grow, to make their best efforts through participating in educational experiences.
4-H Slogan: “Learning by Doing”
The phrase “Learning by Doing” sums up the educational philosophy of the 4-H program. Young people learn best when they are involved in their learning.
4-H Colors:
The 4-H colors are green and white. Green, nature’s most prominent color, symbolizes growth. The white symbolizes purity and high ideals.
How to Stay Informed:
Knox County 4-H information is available at our website at
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h/ or Facebook https://go.unl.edu/knoxcountyfacebook.
How to Enroll:
Each Clover Kid Member needs to enroll or re-enroll each year before participating in any 4-H event or by June 15 by using the 4-H Online Enrollment Program. Please use Google Chrome as your browser to enroll in 4-H Online (https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in). The following information is available to help you at this link https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/4-h/4-h-enrollment-information/
- 4HOnline Link
- 4HOnline Steps to Re-enroll Returning Member
- 4HOnline Steps to Enroll New Member
You may also contact the Knox County Extension Office for enrollment information.
Knox County Dues: $5.00 for each Clover Kid Member.
Knox County Fair Entry Process:
All Clover Kid entries that will be exhibited at the Knox County Fair must be pre-entered. The entry form will be sent to each clover kid enrolled in 4-H Online by June 15th. The form will also be available online at knox.unl.edu. Watch our 4-H newsletter for deadlines and additional information on the entry process.
Dress Code:
Clover Kid members showing any animal project at the fair needs to wear a long-sleeve white shirt, white T-shirt (no club names), or the official Knox County T-shirt (either the green or the white T-shirt) and blue or dark jeans are preferred. Hard soled shoes or boots are recommended for the 4-H animal shows.
Clover Kids Resources:
Resources are available from the Extension Office or at the following https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/knox/clover-kids/
Clover Kid Static Exhibits:
- STEM Rockets Fair Exhibits:
- Marshmallow Rocket
- Poster (design a rocket and label parts)
- Glider or Kite
- Robot (juice box type)
- Foods & Nutrition Fair Exhibits:
- Nutritious Snack
- Cookie
- Poster or Food Type Mobile
- Decorated Cupcake or Cookie
- Home Design & Restoration Fair Exhibits:
- Recycled Article
- Collage with a Theme
- Wall Hanging
- Accessory for Your Home
- Decorative Storage Box or Container
- Decorated Picture Frame Lego Exhibit
- Name Art
- Textiles Fair Exhibits:
- No-Sew Pillow
- Decorated T-shirt
- Conservation & Wildlife Fair Exhibits:
- Nature Book
- Bird Feeder
- Homemade Rain Gauge
- Plant
- Clay Insect
- Picture Using Nature Items Leaf Rub Exhibit
- Safety Fair Exhibits:
- Know Your Bike - Poster identifying bike parts and their purpose
- Safety Poster or Scrapbook
- First Aid Kit
- Consumer Education Fair Exhibits:
- Needs vs. Wants Collage
- Piggy Bank
- Communications Fair Exhibits:
- Hand Made Puppet Picture Story
- Story Mask with Description
- Photography Fair Exhibits:
- My Favorite Picture
- Knox County Photography Challenge
- Photo Collage
- Horticulture Fair Exhibits:
- Three Different Root Crops (for example: 1 potato, 1 carrot, 1 onion)
- Three Different Non-root Crops (for example: 1 bean, 1 tomato, 1 cucumber)
- Three Cut Flowers - Annual (1 stem of 3 different varieties)
- Three Cut Flowers - Perennial (1 stem of 3 different varieties) Special Vegetable Exhibit
- Unique Vegetable or Flower Fairy Garden
- Veggie Art Print
- Miscellaneous Fair Exhibits:
- Club Exhibit
- Project Fail Exhibit
- Make Your Own Diorama
- Pet Poster County Challenge Exhibit
Clover Kid Livestock Exhibits:
- Animal Fair Exhibits:
- Bucket Calf
- Bottle Lamb
- Miniature Goat
- Pig
- Cat
- Dog
- Companion Animal/Pet
- Poultry
- Rabbit
- Dummy Roping
Other Clover Kid Events:
Contact the Extension Office for more information or to pre-register for any of the following activities.
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Contest
- Food Revue Contest
- Fashion Show
- Talent Contest
- Clover Kid Workshops
- Livestock Judging Contest