Florida 4-H Age Requirements
Florida 4-H revised the age policy on September 1, 2011 to statewide events. All counties were to have revised age divisions in place for their events by that time.
- 4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-18, determined as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year.
Eligibility for enrolled 4-H members (those who have met previously stated enrollment criteria) is determined by
the youth's age as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year, which runs September 1 through August 31.
Any exceptions are noted under participation criteria defined for the event. Generally, age classifications for most
4-H events and activities are the following:
Ages 5 - 7: Cloverbud Division
Children under 8 years of age on September 1of the current 4-H year, 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 youth 8-10 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year is considered a junior.
Ages 11 - 13: Intermediate Division
Any youth 11-13 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year is considered an intermediate.
Ages 14 - 18: Senior Division
Any youth 14-18 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year is considered a senior.
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