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Cleaver Kids

Our Cleaver Kids Program is proudly supported by Bunge

Cleaver Kids is an early introduction to 4-H in Alberta, designed for children aged 6 to 8 (as of January 1 of the traditional club year, which runs from October 1 to September 30). 

Please check out the Cleaver Kids Standards for all information. Please contact programs@4hab.com with questions. 

The 4 Leaves of the Cleaver Kids Clover

The following four leaves are not requirements. They are skills and activities that prepare Cleaver Kids for 4-H and the world!

1. Sharing my voice (Communications)
      1. Cleaver Kids can be encouraged to communicate: listen, ask questions, and share their voice.
      2. Cleaver Kids can present at a club level in a variety of capacities depending on the individual and their comfort level. 
      3. Cleaver Kids can participate in Communications as part of their skill development, but their presentations are not to be scored, judged, or competitive.
2. Cleaver’s Log (Record Books)
      1. There are no Cleaver Kids Record Books, however, Leaders can modify current Record Books as needed.
      2. Cleaver Kids can use the Cleaver’s Log resource as a base for sharing through drawing, basic words, and art.
      3. Get creative: drawing journal completed each meeting, a scrapbook session using magazines and other fun sources of images and colour, art projects that convey what the Cleavers have been working on, etc. 
 3. Helping Hands (Community Service)
      1. Cleaver Kids can be encouraged to lend a Helping Hand. Review to observe and see where they can help others.
      2. Clubs can include Cleaver Kids in their community service activities if appropriate. Please note that Highway Clean up is not appropriate for Cleaver Kids.
      3. Cleaver Kids can also do their own stand-alone community service.
4. Achieving and Celebrating (Achievement Day)
    1. Celebrating what a Cleaver Kid has learned, accomplished and achieved can be done all year long through debriefs, celebrations, and praise.
    2. Cleaver Kids can exhibit something at their club achievement day that reflects what they learned during their year in 4-H.
    3. This could be project work relating to a specific project (ex: a food item, craft item, a place they visited, or a game they learned).
    4. It could also be a poster or photo display of what was learned in the livestock project they explored during the 4-H year.
    5. Cleaver Kids do not win or lose on Achievement Day. If awards are given, everyone should receive one.

Cleaver Kids Resources

Cleaver Kids Standards

Cleaver Kids Leader Guide

Please Check out the Staples ePrint site for Cleaver Kids Resources.

Cleaver Kids Focus On:

  • Developing new friendships.
  • Developing a sense of belonging to the club and community.
  • Developing listening skills and abilities to express themselves.
  • Learning to set goals, track progress and celebrate achievements.

More information can be found in the Cleaver Kids Leader Guide. If you would like more information please contact the 4-H Council of Alberta.

Cleaver Kids Resources

Cleaver Kids Reference Guide | Cleaver Kids Reference Guide – Reduced  |  Cleaver Kids Leader Guide

  • Download the Cleaver Kids Leader Guide
  • 4-H Alberta Leader Card
  • Emailed activities within each area of focus each month
  • Cleaver Kids card
  • Cleaver Kids progress folder
  • Cleaver Kids year-end pennant or silver seal for returning Cleaver Kids

More Information

4-H Alberta
Cleaver Kids
RR 1 Site 7 Box 1
WESTEROSE AB  T0C 2V0
TEL 780-682-2153
programs@4hab.com