2025 4-H Camp Opportunities
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| Camp Counselor | Cloverbud Camp | Junior Day Camp |
| Kelleys Island Camp | Camp Scholarships | |
| Camp Forms |
Registration opens April 15th and closes May 30th. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Extension office.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE HEALTH FORM WITH REGISTRATION PLEASE HAVE IT READY TO UPLOAD!
Health History Form (Fillable Form) (Updated 10/2024)
Cloverbud Day Camp: June 17th- 19th
Location: Medina County Fairgrounds, 9am-3pm
Cost: $60.00
Ages: 5-8 years old
Junior Day Camp: June 10th-12th
Location: Hidden Hollow Camp, Lodi
Cost: $80.00
Ages: 9-13 years old or in the 8th grade
Kelleys Island Camp: June 24th -27th
Location: Erie County 4-H camp on Kelleys Island, (Overnight)
Cost: $300.00
Ages: 9-13 years old or in the 8th grade
Kelleys Island Camp Registration
Due May 15th
Camp Forms
Required for ALL Camps- deadline June 1, 2025
Health History Form (Fillable Form) (Updated 10/2024)
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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 (Newsletter KI1, JR1, CB1)
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