Cloverbud 4-H Discovery Kit
Audience: Grades K5-2
Register: Opens October 30; closes November 16, 2025
Learn what 4-H means and explore Head, Heart, Hands, and Health through this hands-on 4-H Discovery Kit designed for any youth in grades kindergarten through 2nd grade! Youth may need adult supervision with some of the activities.
Flexible Virtual Learning!
Looking for flexible learning? The sessions will be virtual! There will be live Zoom (video teleconference) meetings for youth to learn about 4-H and to complete the activities together.
4 Learning Opportunities Available in 2026!
Rockets Away
January 13, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Topic: Engineering and experimentation
Create your own straw rocket. Experiment with all the different parts that help a rocket fly well.
Cost: $5.00 if supplies are needed
The Day You Begin Book Read
January 27, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Topic: Belonging and Connection
Every single youth is special. Take this time to explore what makes you special and share it with others.
Cost: $5.00 if supplies are needed
Lava Mug Cake
February 10, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Topic: Appreciating self and others, kitchen safety, and generosity
Learn how to make a delicious mug cake with a special surprise inside. You can spread happiness by sharing this cake mix with other people.
Cost: $5.00 if supplies are needed
Healthy Minds and Bodies
February 24, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Topic: Managing emotions, making healthy choices
Let’s get happy and healthy by moving our bodies, using our senses, and making our very own calm jar.
Cost: $5.00 if supplies are needed
Details & Registration
Audience: Youth in grades 5K-2nd grade.
Program Design: The program will meet every other week on Tuesdays from January 13 through February 24. It includes four Zoom sessions with activities that will be completed together and some follow-up activities that can be completed after the meeting.
Program Outcome: Through these activities, youth will begin to learn:
- Project Skills – those hands-on skills related to what youth can do. For example, in a foods and nutrition project, they might learn how to measure or mix ingredients.
- Life Skills – personal skills related to who or how youth want to be. For example, in that same Foods and Nutrition project, they might learn patience as they wait for a dish to bake or set up or they might learn generosity as they prepare food as a gift for someone else.
Registration: Registration is free using 4HOnline. Registration will be open for youth in grades 5K-2 from October 30-November 16th. Space is limited, a wait list will be available.
Kit Cost: $5.00 kit fee per session (one kit per youth).
- Note: If you build your own kit, material list will be emailed to you.
- Kits will be available from Extension office in early 2026. Families will be notified when to pick-up kits.
Need more info or have questions? Contact Ozaukee County 4-H Educator, Abi Quinlan, at abi.quinlan@wisc.edu
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
