Third Grade Clover Kids gather before their graduation ceremony, proudly wearing their graduation caps.

The future of Washington County 4-H looks bright as an active group of 3rd-grade clover Kids celebrated their graduation during the 2023 Washington County Fair. This fall, they are all invited to join the Washington County 4-H program as 4th graders. Thirty-one 3rd graders participated in the graduation ceremony, where they received a special diploma, cap, and 4-H cooler bag as a graduation gift. Each graduate was announced by their Clover Kid leader for recognition. This year, sixty-one 3rd graders participated in the Washington County Clover Kid Program. Clover Kids are youth in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade who traditionally meet once a month with their club to play games, experiment, craft, and explore in non-competitive ways. Washington County has nine Clover Kids clubs with more than 170 active members this past year.