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One of the most important functions of the 4-H program is for youth to experience a caring adult in a caring environment. Cloverbud volunteers lead the way for 5-8 year olds by building a good foundation for youth to make connections. Connections made among Cloverbuds and the 4-H volunteers have a tremendous impact on attitude, behavior, and socialization. In some instances a Cloverbud group is a surrogate family that provides a safe environment to explore new feelings, activities, and choices. The connectedness and safety experienced within a Cloverbud Program encourages kids to be daring and try new challenges. There are several ways volunteers can lead the way for youth and reinforce the connections kids make with each other and the group.
Jill Stechschulte Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, Ohio
Olympic Craft Idea
Make torches out of paper towel rolls and tissue paper, medals from juice can lids, and cut Olympic rings out of paper plates and color them. Go USA!
It may be hot and humid in the USA, but “down under” it's wintertime! In Australia and New Zealand and the rest of the Southern Hemisphere temperatures are chilly and blustery.
Try these activities and ideas at your Cloverbud meeting or camp:
Barb Airgood Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Have you ever wanted to adapt an existing curriculum for a new purpose and audience? Recently, OSU Extension staff partnered with senior and junior fair board members to hold a series of demonstrations/activities throughout the week of fair to provide “hands-on learning opportunities” for different audiences. The senior fair board provided the needed space and the junior fair board publicized the events with posters and public address announcements at the fair as well as recruited presenters. OSU Extension staff taught many of the demonstrations on a variety of topics.
I taught (along with 4-H volunteers) a 2-hour session for children (ages 5-8) using selected activities from the Cloverbud 1 and 2 Series (GPM 710 and 711). We provided materials and instruction for 6 different activities and invited parents to participate as well with their children. Funding for supplies came from our 4-H Advisory Committee Treasury. We had 20 children in our group. Ten were not in 4-H and the others were existing Cloverbud members. Hands down, the most popular activity was from the Fitness is Fun foldout in Series 1 called “baton with streamers.” The children loved making them and proudly waving them across the fairgrounds. They even used them to cheer for their favorite competitors at various livestock shows. This was also a great way to recruit new members. I am happy to say that 3 of the 10 non 4-Her's are now enrolled as a direct result of participating in this activity.
We plan to do this again at this year's fair using different activities. For more information feel free to contact me at: Werner.48@osu.edu.
Ed Werner Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Ohio State University Extension, Portage County, Ohio
Today, Ohio farmers produce about 2 million bushels of apples each year. We enjoy apples in many ways such as fresh, pies, cakes, juices, jellies, applesauce and apple butter. But, not all apples taste alike!
Goal: To enable Cloverbuds to taste different kinds of apples.
Supplies: At least 6 different kinds of apples, Paper plates, Pencils
In Advance: Wash each apple. Slice into small slices so each child has one slice of each apple. Keep all the slices of one apple together. Assign each apple a number, 1,3,5,7,9,11. If more than 6 kinds of apples are used, assign numbers accordingly.
Make a chart to record the Cloverbud's remarks.
Directions:
Tart varieties are McIntosh, Jonathon, Empire, Ida Red, Granny Smith, Braeburn. Sweeter varieties include Red Delicious, Winesap, Fuji, Gala, Jonagold, and Golden Delicious.
In summary, all apples have similarities. But they can taste very different!
Vicki Schwartz Disrtict Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Ohio State University Extension East District, Ohio
Adapted by: Kirk Bloir, M.S. Extension Associate, Human Deelopment & Family Science Ohio State University Extension East District, Ohio
Here are three great new learning activities that you may want to use with your 4-H Cloverbud members.
Scott D. Scheer State Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Preadolescent Education The Ohio State University
Recent research shows that fruit and vegetable consumption is declining. Only 1 in 5 Americans meet the 5-A-Day minimum requirement for fruits and vegetables. Since fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful during the summer – take advantage of the opportunity to encourage your Cloverbuds to eat more of them. Because fresh vegetables have a milder flavor than cooked, many children prefer to eat them that way.
Show your Cloverbuds how to clean and cut produce for a fruit or vegetable tray. Allow them to help as appropriate. Serve with a favorite dip. |
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