Clover Kid camp held at Hundley-Whaley Discovery Center

Seventeen University of Missouri Extension 4-H Clover Kids from Daviess, Gentry and Harrison Counties spent May 1, at the Hundley-Whaley Discovery Center and Research Farm in Albany. The youth were participants in a Clover Kid camp focused on a theme of "As Green As It Gets."

The youth experienced fun activities that varied from painting their camp shirts and making environmentally themed crafts to nature walks and learning about entomology. The campers had the opportunity to decoupage flowerpots and plant them with marigolds as a surprise for their mothers. Kari Stock, Harrison County YPA, taught the youth camp songs and games. In the morning the campers had the opportunity to learn about different animal projects available to them when they become regular members of 4-H.

Local volunteers, Milton Sager, Lisa Hamilton, Jennifer Prest and Donna Humphrey brought lambs, calves, goats, dogs and even a horse for the kids to see, pet and learn about.

A highlight of the day was getting to prepare lunch with the assistance of Stephanie Weddle, nutrition program assistant, for Gentry County. The campers made English muffin pizzas with turkey pepperoni and spinach; and a yogurt and fruit parfait for dessert. Weddle also discussed My Pyramid with the campers and read two fun stories with the campers about nutrition and healthy living.

Attending from Daviess County were Anthony Jones, Aubrey Jones and Charlee Prentice, members of the Knee-Hi 4-H Club of Gallatin. Danielle Ness, Knee-Hi member and teen counselor, also spent the day with the youth at Hundley-Whaley.

Regional 4-H staff teaching for the day included Becky Simpson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist for Daviess, Gentry and Harrison Counties; Janet Sager, Youth Program Associate for Gentry County; and Kari Stock Youth Program Associate for Harrison County.