4-H Ages

Eligibility for enrolled 4-Hers (those who’ve met previously stated enrollment criteria) is determined by the student’s age as of September 1 of the current program year for which they are enrolled.

 

• Ages 5-7 - Cloverbud Division
  • Children under 8 years of age are ineligible to participate in competitive activities at any level (Club, County, District, State, National or International). 5-7 year olds may exhibit or share project activities at a participation level (for feedback), against a predefined standard. Participation awards should be given to this group, but they should not be involved in Peer Competition.
• Ages 8-10 - Junior Division
  • Any 4-Her 8-10 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year  is considered a junior. Only junior, intermediate and senior 4-H'ers can participate in large animal projects or activities which involve direct contact with the animal.
• Ages 11-13 - Intermediate Division
  • Any 4-Her 11-13 years old as of September 1 will be considered a intermediate.
• Ages 14-18 - Senior Division
  • Any 4-Her 14-18 years old as of September 1 will be considered a senior. Senior level 4-H participation in Florida begins at age 14, but the 4-Her must not have passed their 19th birthday or graduated from high school.

 

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