Clover Connect events bring 4-H to the youth, embodying the essence of place-based learning. Clover Connect events connect youth with SDSU faculty, staff and area professionals within the confines of their own region, while providing hands-on learning experiences to create a Beyond Ready generation.
South Dakota 4-H has set a Beyond Ready Goal to establish and improve new partnerships with SDSU main campus and further improve workforce readiness pathways. Clover Connect events are one of the ways we intend to reach this goal.
Request a Clover Connect
Do you wish to provide opportunities for youth in your region? Request a Clover Connect event by completing the form below. Any 4-H supporter (youth, volunteer, parent, etc.) can submit a form.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Clover Connect event brings 4-H to the youth, embodying the essence of place-based learning. Clover Connect events connect youth with SDSU faculty, staff and area professionals within the confines of their own region, while providing hands-on learning experiences to create a Beyond Ready generation.
Three Clover Connect events will be hosted in each region throughout the program year.
Clover Connect events will be offered to enrolled 4-H members and non-4-H Members ages 8 – 18. To help ensure that the content being shared is developmentally appropriate; age divisions can be taken into consideration when planning an event for specific groups.
For some Clover Connect events, yes, if there are concerns with safety or attendance limitations put in place by the presenter or facility, the region can limit the number of participants
If the Clover Connect event requires travel to a specific event location, transportation may be provided to participants using state motor pool vehicles if proper staff and resources are available. However, all policies regarding the transportation of youth must be followed (i.e. SDSU employee driver, second staff/volunteer, etc.).
Some Clover Connect events may require a registration fee to help offset the expenses of the event or if a meal is provided.
