Cloverbud Resources

   4-H Cloverbud Clubs are for younger children ages 5-7. During club meetings, youth work in groups on projects perfect for their age. Cloverbud clubs can be independent clubs, or they may meet at the same time as 4-H multi-project clubs. Most Cloverbud activities are leader-guided and do not use member books.      

   Enrollment is easy. Simply select "Cloverbud" as your project in ZSuite. Contact your local Extension office to connect with a Clover bud experience near you!                                                                         

• Big Book of Cloverbud Activities
• Illinois 4-H Cloverbud Information and Curriculum-  Available online, or check with your local Extension Office.
  • Exploring 4-H
  • All About Pets
  • All About Insects
  • Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket
  • Educational Fishing Bingo Game

Project Resources

• Learn about all the different projects 4-H has to offer with the Illinois 4-H Project Selection Guide. Projects are organized into eight larger areas: animal sciences, career and leadership development, civic engagement, creative arts, environment, food systems, healthy living, and STEM.
• If you can’t find the project you’re looking for, use this guide to help you pick your desired project in one of these eight sections.
• Found a project that sounds interesting,  but don't really know what it is?  Get a better idea of what a project is about and find some quick hands-on activities to do at home using Illinois 4-H Spark Sheets.
• Project learning is an important part of the 4-H Club experience. The Resource & Curriculum Guide for Illinois 4-H Projects will help you find the resource you need to support you on your journey.
• Do you need a project book? Please reach out to your local Extension office. Our 450+ Curriculum titles are perfect for 4-H club, school, enrichment, and homeschool settings. From project books to science experiments to skill-building activities, these learning resources are research-based, hands-on, and fun! Select the resource that best fits your individual or group setting and the appropriate level – whether it’s for grades K-12 or beyond.
• Passport to the world Project Guide :  By studying a specific country and carrying out activities related to that country, youth are able to experience some of the excitement and flavor of being there. Learn about the government, economics, and history while exploring the arts, food, and people that make different countries rich, unique cultures. When we learn about other countries and cultures, we also learn more about ourselves, and our club, community, country, and world!

End of Year Resources

Books

• Secretary Book
• Treasurer Book

Documents

Please upload your end of year documents to Z-Suite.  If you are unfamiliar with how to create a PDF with your phone, you can learn more here. 

Financial Resources 

The purpose for club record keeping is to ensure IRS compliance for 4-H clubs and funding limits are being observed. For those who are new to this process—or returning staff needing a refresher —the club annual fiscal cycle closes with the August statement and begins with the September statement typically received in October. 

• 2024-25 Annual Financial Verification Report Guide :  Step-by-step instructions to assist club leaders to complete the AFVR.
• 2024-25 Annual Financial Verification Report : All clubs are required to submit this form.
• 2024-25 4-H Fiscal Management : Need a refresher on financials? All the information you need is here!
• Long Term Spending Plan Document :  4-H clubs are required to manage their treasury responsibly. The 4-H clubs are not allowed to accumulate excessively large fund balances unless there is a specific project and activity that the 4-H club has identified
• Indication of Financial Activity : Required for each club!