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Alabama 4-H is for youth 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 December 31 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.

2022–2023 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, 2023, your 4-H age is 9. Youth born in 2018 are too young for 4-H.

Year BornBeginning4-H Age
2017August 1, 20225
2016August 1, 20226
2015August 1, 20227
2014August 1, 20228

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, 2023, your 4-H age is 12.

Year BornBeginning4-H Age
2013August 1, 20229
2012August 1, 202210
2011August 1, 202211

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, 2023, your 4-H age is 14.

Year BornBeginning4-H Age
2010August 1, 202212
2009August 1, 202213

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, 2023, your 4-H age is 16.

Year BornBeginning4-H Age
2008August 1, 202214
2007August 1, 202215

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, 2023, your 4-H age is 19. Youth born in 2003 should check with their county Extension office about volunteer opportunities. 

Year BornBeginning4-H Age
2006August 1, 202216
2005August 1, 202217
2004August 1, 202218

 

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