2024 4-H Camp Opportunities
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Camp Counselor | Cloverbud Camp | Junior Day Camp |
Kelleys Island Camp | Camp Scholarships | Camp Registration |
Leadership Lock-In | Home Ec School | Camp Forms |
Cloverbud Day Camp: June 11th- 13th
Location: Medina County Fairgrounds, 9am-3pm
Cost: $60.00
Ages: 5-9 years old
Junior Day Camp: June 18th-20th
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Ages: 9-13 years old or in the 8th grade
Kelleys Island Camp: June 25th -28th
Location: Erie County 4-H camp on Kelleys Island, (Overnight)
Cost: $250.00
Ages: 9-13 years old or in the 8th grade
Registration Opens April 14th and closes May 15th
Camp Forms
Required for ALL Camps- deadline May 15, 2023
Other County/State Camp Style Opportunities:
2025 Camp Counselor Application- Due Dec 1st, 2024
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for campers ages 9-13 during 4-H camp. As a result of participation, counselors will develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Medina County 4-H program will be strengthened and expanded. Roles and Responsibilities of 4-H Camp Counselors include:
- Attend required training prior to camp
- Market and promote camp
- Serve in a leadership and teaching role to other counselors
- Serve on committees or other groups to plan programs at camp
- Conduct yourself in an appropriate manner before, during, and after camp while serving as a role model to campers and peers
- Assist staff and other counselors with camp activities; work as a team to implement the activities
- Know and understand all safety guidelines, including emergency procedures, associated with the camp and program areas
- Follow and enforce camp rules
- Assure for safety of campers at all times including in cabins, sessions, and large group activities
- Be aware of child protection regulations and report any child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect in accordance with university policy
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues
- Ensure campers’ health and hygiene, e.g., brushing teeth, eating meals, taking medication, etc.
- Promote camper participation during camp
- Lead and supervise campers in activities at camp including but not limited to songs, teambuilding challenges, group activities, challenges, etc.
- Teach and lead campers at workshops or during other components at camp (table setting, song leading, etc.)
- Mentor and give guidance to campers to encourage positive youth development and enhancement of life skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be in at least the 9th grade during the 2023-2024 school year and 14 years old by June 1 to serve as a Kelleys Island Camp Counselor.
- Must be in at least the 8th grade during the 2023-2024 school year or 13 years old by June 1 to serve as a Cloverbud, Day Camp Counselor, or a Kelleys Island CIT.
- Must be able to get transportation to meetings and events as needed.
- Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training.
- Must complete Child Abuse Awareness training.
- Must Sign Standards of Behaviors, complete the Code of Conduct form, and have a current Ohio 4-H Health History form on file.
- If the individual is 18+ year old at least two months prior to camp, the individual must have their background check conducted