CLOVER: Dog Training, Bees & Cloud Dough

By National 4-H Council May 22, 2020

This week’s featured activities include lessons in dog training, baking cloud dough and bees! Be sure to visit the links to learn more about the activity and check back every Monday for new ideas and hands-on, educational resources for all young people.


4-H Dog Training Project

Recommended age: Grades 3-12

Courtesy of University of Missouri, Missouri 4-H

Spend quality time with your pup while practicing some of the fun dog training tips in these how-to videos created by members of the Missouri Roving Rovers 4-H Club!

Have fun with your furry friend!: 

Make Your Own Bee Hotel

Recommended age: Grades Pre-K-12

Courtesy of University of Georgia, Georgia 4-H

Learn how to make your own bee hotel using recycled items in your home! Bee hotels can help provide a habitat for solitary bees as well as giving other pollinators a place to rest.

Learn pollinator hospitality!

Florida 4-H Adventures

Recommended age: Grades Pre-K-12

Courtesy of University of Florida, Florida 4-H

Explore 45 virtual summer experiences that will navigate through healthy living, leadership, and science topics! Programs will take place throughout the summer, and registration is open now.

Get summer learning at home! 

Cloud Dough

Recommended age: Grades 3-12

Courtesy of New Mexico State University, New Mexico 4-H

Learn how to make “cloud dough” using only two ingredients – corn starch and conditioner!

Start baking!


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