Florida 4-H Age Requirements

Florida 4-H implemented new age divisions on September 1, 2006 to statewide events. All counties were encourages to have the new age divisions in place for their events by that time.

Eligibility for enrolled 4-Hers (those who have 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. Any exceptions are noted under Participation Criteria with the event. Generally, age classifications for most 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 4-Her 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 4-Her 11-13 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year is considered a intermediate.

Ages 14 - 18: Senior Division

Any 4-Her 14-18 years old as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year is 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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