Clover Kids are youth that are ages 5, 6, or 7 as of December 31 of the previous year. The program is designed to provide 5- to 7-year-olds with 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 Kills (enjoying constructive and creative play)
- Social-Interaction Skills (getting along with others)
- Diversity Skills (acceptance of others; exploring family and community relationships)
All exhibits receive participation ribbons. There will be the opportunity for exhibits to be interviewed judged at check-in time.
PREMIUM: Participation Ribbon, $1.00
CLOVER KID CONTESTS, CLASSES
K100901 Public Speaking Contest - Length of Speech: under 1 minute; Read a poem, story or speech.
K100903 Presentation Contest - "Show and Tell", length 1 to 3 minutes
K100904 Food Revue Contest
K100906 Livestock Judging Contest
K100908 Fashion Show
K100909 Talent Contest
CLOVER KID MISCELLANEOUS, CLASSES
K100910 Club Project
K100911 Make Your Own Diorama
K100913 Project Fail Exhibit
K100914 Pet Poster
K100915 County Challenge
CONSUMER EDUCATION, CLASSES
K206901 Needs vs. Wants Collage – Create a poster or collage on a regular posterboard no larger than 14 inches x 22 inches
K206902 Piggy Bank
CLOVER KID CAMP & TAKE AND MAKE, CLASSES
K522901 TBA
K522902 TBA
K522903 TBA
K522904 TBA
STEM ROCKETS, CLASSES
K851901 Poster - Design a Rocket and Label parts (no larger than 14" x 22" on regular posterboard)
K851902 Glider or Kite
K851903 Robot (juice box type)
K851904 Marshmallow Rocket
PHOTOGRAPHY, CLASSES
K130901 My Favorite Picture – Photo mounted on a black or white posterboard no larger than 8 ½ inches by 11 inches
K130902 Photo Collage – no larger than 14 inches by 22 inches on regular posterboard
FOODS & NUTRITION, CLASSES
K480901 Nutritious Snack (any recipe) - at least 1 cup snack in self-sealing bag
K480902 Cookie (any recipe) - Four (4) on a small paper plate
K480904 Decorated Cupcake or Cookie
K480905 Poster or Food Type Mobile
HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION, CLASSES
K250901 Decorative Storage Box or Container
K250902 Name Art
K250903 Recycled Article
K250904 Wall Hanging
K250905 Accessory for Your Home
K250906 Decorated Picture Frame
K250907 Lego Exhibit
K250908 Collage with a Theme
TEXTILES, CLASSES
K251901 No-Sew Pillow
K251902 Decorated T-shirt
CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE, CLASSES
K800901 Nature Book
K800902 Plant
K800903 Bird Feeder
K800904 Picture Using Nature Items
K800905 Clay Insect
K800906 Homemade Rain Gauge
K800907 Leaf Rub Exhibit
SAFETY, CLASSES
K454901 Know Your Bike – identify bike parts and their purpose (poster no larger than 14 inches x 22 inches on regular posterboard)
K454902 Safety Poster (no larger than 14 inches x22 inches) or Scrapbook
K454903 First Aid Kit
K454904 Hand Signals Poster – show correct hand signals used when riding your bike
COMMUNICATIONS, CLASSES
K160901 Hand-made Puppet (rod, sock, etc.)
K160902 Picture Story or Play Script – poster no larger than 14 inches x 22 inches (see page 24 of manual)
K160903 Story Mask with Description
HORTICULTURE, CLASSES
K770901 Three different root crops (for example: 1 potato, 1 carrot, 1 onion)
K770902 Three different non-root crops (for example: 1 bean, 1 tomato, 1 cucumber)
K770903 Three different cut flowers - annual (1 stem of 3 different varieties or cultivars)
K770904 Three different cut flowers - perennial (1 stem of 3 different varieties or cultivars)
K770905 Knox County Special Vegetable Exhibit
K770906 Unique Vegetable or Flower
K770907 Fairy Garden
K770908 Veggie Art Print
LIVESTOCK, CLASSES
ANIMAL GUIDELINES:
The age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate for the exhibitor’s age and size.
- Horse projects are NOT ALLOWED or an option for Clover Kids. Clover Kids are not allowed to handle, ride, or participate in or at 4-H events.
- Animals that are appropriate for this age group include bucket calf, bottle lamb, pig, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cat, and companion animals.
- Allowable animals should be no more than 6 months of age and no more than 350 pounds at the time of show.
- Clover Kids are allowed only 1 entry in each class.
DRESS CODE:
Exhibitors showing animal projects may wear a long-sleeved 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. No neck ties, hats, caps, or other type of headgear are to be worn in the show ring.
K600901 Bucket Calf - The calf may be any percent dairy or beef and must be born in the current year but before June 15. The calf must be the Clover Kid’s project only and under his/her care from June 15 until Fair. The calf MUST be tagged with an official 4-H ear tag, and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15. There is no record book and no showmanship. The calf is not eligible to participate in the Rate-of-Gain Contest. The calf cannot weigh more than 350 pounds at the time of showing.
K600902 Bottle Lamb - The lamb must be the Clover Kid’s project only and under his/her care from June 15th until Fair. The lamb should be born anytime from February 1 through June 1 of the current year. The lamb MUST be tagged with a scrapie tag and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15th. There is no record book and no showmanship.
K600903 Miniature Goat - The miniature goat (wether or doe) must be the Clover Kid’s project only and under his/her care from June 15th until Fair. The miniature goat MUST be tagged with a scrapie tag, and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15th. There is no record book and no showmanship.
K600904 Swine – The pig must be the Clover Kid’s project only and under his/her care from June 15th until Fair. The pig MUST be tagged with an official 4-H ear tag, and the ownership affidavit is due in the Extension Office by June 15th. There is no record book and no showmanship. The pig is not eligible to participate in the Rate-of-Gain Contest. The pig cannot weigh more than 350 pounds at the time of showing.
K600905 Cat Exhibit – Clover Kids showing a cat must follow the same vaccination requirements as a 4-H member. See Cat Division for additional information on the cat exhibit.
K600906 Dog Exhibit - Clover Kids showing a dog must follow the same vaccination requirements as a 4-H member. See Dog Division for additional information on the dog exhibit.
K600907 Companion Animal/Pet Exhibit - see Companion Animal Division and Fair Schedule for additional information on the companion animal/pet exhibit.
K600908 Poultry Exhibit - see Poultry Division and Fair Schedule for additional information on the poultry exhibit.
K600909 Rabbit Exhibit - see Rabbit Division and Fair Schedule for additional information on the rabbit exhibit.
K600910 Dummy Roping (on ground only, seven feet behind the dummy) – see Horse Division and Fair Schedule for additional information.