[Image: Cloverbuds have fun!]What are Cloverbuds?
Cloverbuds is a program within 4-H that is uniquely designed for 3rd graders. It offers developmentally age appropriate, fun learning activities.
What’s the purpose of Cloverbuds?
- help children expand their current interests through new exploration
- assist students in developing skills that build self-confidence and self-esteem
- allow kids to try new things and learn new skills
- promote creativity and discovery without putting an emphasis on competition.
Club Information:
Who can join?
Any 3rd grader in Ascension parish
How much does it cost?
Membership dues are $7.00 per member. This covers newsletters, notices, monthly project materials, and rewards.
When and where are the club meetings?
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Lamar-Dixon Center in Gonzales. Each meeting will last approximately 1 hour.
Cloverbud members are involved in informal educational learning activities that promote:
- Positive life skills
- Learning new information through fun activities
- Develop relationships with positive role models
- Understand and appreciate social and cultural diversity
- cooperation, not competition
- Success
- Safe environments
- Family and community involvement
How much time is involved in being a Cloverbud?
Only you can answer this question. A 4-H club is something you do with your child. Parents play an integral, active role in the development of their child in this program.
What is the focus of the club this year?
Activities will focus on the Six Pillars of Character:
- Trustworthiness
- Fairness
- Respect
- Caring
- Responsibility
- Citizenship
Leaders
Shannon Arceneaux
Mrs. Shannon D. Arceneaux is a product of Lafourche parish private and public schools. She graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelors of science degree in 1998 and from Southern University with a masters degree in administration in 2008. Mrs. Arceneaux is currently in her 11th year as a teacher at St. Amant Middle School. She serves in many leadership roles including the leader of the 4-H club. When asked about her position as one of the leaders of the Cloverbuds, she stated that, “This position presents another opportunity for me to provide a stimulating learning environment that instills in children the confidence to believe in themselves and to realize their full potential”.
Jacqueline Marsh
Mrs. Jacqueline C. Marsh is a product of Iberia Parish. Mrs. Marsh graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health and Culinary Arts in 2005 and in 2006 completed a graduated degree internship in nutrition from Nicholls State University. Mrs. Marsh is the admissions officer as well as a chef instructor at Louisiana Culinary Institute. Mrs. Marsh wants to help the cloverbuds find the fun and adventure in 4-H.
Contact Kayla Haydel by email or call the Ascension Office at 225-621-5799 for more information.
For a list of upcoming events, visit the Ascension 4-H Calendar.