Happy Birthday to America! This year's adventure will get Cloverbuds thinking about the rich history of our country and celebrations. They will have opportunities for discovery, creativity and problem solving as they explore this years challenge.
Preble County will be hosting a Project Showcase on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5PM at the Preble County Fairgrounds Expo Building. There are also other Project Showcase locations. For other locations and more information click HERE
EXPLORE
• What are ways that people celebrate?
• What are important symbols of our country?
• How have Ohioans contributed to America's history?
• How has America changed over the years?
• What was America like in 1776?
Let your Cloverbuds celebrate together as they explore all that makes America special. Use the questions
above and other learning opportunities to narrow down aspects of our country that are important to your
Cloverbuds. Create a model of "America Through Our Eyes." Your Cloverbuds should create a model of
what America means to them.
THE CHALLENGE EXAMPLE
Cloverbuds in your club learn about
famous American inventors. They are
excited about how these inventions
helped shape America. Their model
includes inventions such as the Model T,
the airplane or rollerblades.
Challenge Guidelines:
• Teams must have at least two, but no more than eight members. All participants must be 4-H Cloverbud members
• Models must be constructed in an area no larger than 15”x15”. A baseplate is recommended.
• Any type and quantity of interlocking bricks (i.e.: Mega Blocks, LEGOS) may be used.
• Models must feature a moving part or simple machine (lever, wedge, incline, wheel and axel, pulley, screw).
• Poster/Tri-fold must include team name and members’ names. Use the poster to highlight the overall experience.
• Rewards will be presented to all teams. Teams must be present at the Showcase in order to receive rewards.
General Cloverbud Information
The Cloverbud program is a great introduction to Ohio 4-H. Cloverbuds participate in non-competitive activities either in club meetings or county wide opportunities.
Cloverbuds are able to:
- Make new friends
- Take part in new learning experiences
- Be a part of a 4-H club
- Have fun
Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten and continues until they are eligible for project membership. Membership requires enrollment in an authorized Ohio 4-H club or group under the direction of an OSU Extension professional or an approved adult volunteer.
Cloverbuds explore areas of healthy lifestyle, earth/environment, citizenship, plants and animals, consumerism and family science, science and technology, personal development, and community expressive arts.
As always, if you have additional questions about the 2026 Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Engineering Adventure or about 4-H Cloverbuds in general please feel free to contact the Preble County Extension Office at 937-300-6010.