By: Amie Mabe, Greenville County 4-H Agent
The second annual summer program, Cloverbud Days, introduced our youngest group
of 4-H’ers to all areas of our program. Due to its success and continued interest, we’re
excited to announce the launch of a new club specifically for Cloverbud-aged members.
This club will meet monthly at the Greenville Extension office on the third Thursday of
each month.
This summer also featured a Junior Master Gardener program in partnership with the
summer camp at Front Porch Housing. With around 29 youth participants, this initiative
engaged youth ages 5–18 in gardening and leadership through interactive outdoor
activities. Additionally, our summer program at the Sterling Center introduced youth to
the wide range of 4-H project areas and was a major success, drawing nearly 40
participants each week.
None of these programs would have been possible without the incredible efforts of our
4-H program interns, Chloe Margeson and Mathilde Mitton, who planned, marketed,
prepared, and implemented each of these initiatives. Their dedication and creativity
were instrumental in making this summer a meaningful and enriching experience for all involved.
