Future of 4-H Looks Bright for Washington County 4-H

The future of Washington County 4-H looks bright as an active group of 3rd grade Clover Kids celebrated their graduation during the 2024 Washington County Fair. This fall, they are all invited to join the Washington County 4-H program this coming year as 4th graders when the new 4-H year starts in September. A total of 36 3rd graders participated clover kids this year with 24 in attendance at graduation ceremony where they received a special diploma, cap and 4-H keepsake bag. Each graduate was announced by their Clover Kid club leader.

Clover Kids are youth in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade who traditionally meet once a month with their club to play games, experiment, craft, and explore in non-competitive ways. Washington County has nine Clover Kids clubs with more than 150 active members this past year. For more information about Clover Kids or 4-H, please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811. Follow “Washington County 4-H – Iowa” on Facebook.