About 4-H
Alabama 4-H is for young people ages 9 through 18, with Cloverbud programming for ages kindergarten through 2nd grade. The Alabama 4-H Club year is August 1 to July 31. Age is calculated on January 1 of the current 4-H year. 4-H events are open to active members of chartered 4-H clubs that have regularly scheduled, planned, experiential educational meetings.
To quickly generate your 4-H age, check your eligibility here, or view the tables below.
2023–2024 4-H Club Year Age and Eligibility Chart
4-H Eligibility–Cloverbud
Youth in this division are participants in 4-H and not actual members. On August 1, if your age is 8 but your birthday is before January 1, 2024, your 4-H age is 9. Youth born in 2019 are too young for 4-H.
| Year Born | Beginning | 4-H Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | August 1, 2023 | 5 |
| 2017 | August 1, 2023 | 6 |
| 2016 | August 1, 2023 | 7 |
| 2015 | August 1, 2023 | 8 |
4-H Eligibility–Junior
Youth in this division are considered 4-H members. On August 1, if your age is 11 but your birthday is before January 1, 2024, your 4-H age is 12.
| Year Born | Beginning | 4-H Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | August 1, 2023 | 9 |
| 2013 | August 1, 2023 | 10 |
| 2012 | August 1, 2023 | 11 |
4-H Eligibility–Intermediate
Youth in this division are considered 4-H members. On August 1, if your age is 13 but your birthday is before January 1, 2024, your 4-H age is 14.
| Year Born | Beginning | 4-H Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | August 1, 2023 | 12 |
| 2010 | August 1, 2023 | 13 |
4-H Eligibility–Senior I
Youth in this division are considered 4-H members. On August 1, if your age is 15 but your birthday is before January 1, 2024, your 4-H age is 16.
| Year Born | Beginning | 4-H Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | August 1, 2023 | 14 |
| 2008 | August 1, 2023 | 15 |
4-H Eligibility–Senior II
Youth in this division are considered 4-H members. On August 1, if your age is 18 but your birthday is before January 1, 2024, your 4-H age is 19. Youth born in 2004 should check with their county Extension office about volunteer opportunities.
| Year Born | Beginning | 4-H Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | August 1, 2023 | 16 |
| 2006 | August 1, 2023 | 17 |
| 2005 | August 1, 2023 | 18 |