JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR
2008 Program
4-H Junior Counselors are a very important part of our total camp program. 4-H Junior Counselors are both givers and receivers of 4-H camp educational programs. This is an opportunity for youth in 8th and 9th grade to develop their leadership skills and be an active participant in 4-H Junior Wildlife Stewards Camp
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set a good example according to camp objectives
- Be a good, enthusiastic camper
- Be punctual and attend all camp programs
- Associate with campers instead of other counselors
- Assist teen counselors ensure all campers follow camp rules
- Never leave camp without permission from the Camp Director
- Abide by all rules, policies, and procedures
- Assist teen counselors ensure the safety of the campers
- Sit at the head of the table at mealtime and assist with the orderly use of the dining hall
- Assist teen counselors ensure that all campers participate in the daily fulfillment of cabin clean-up
- Assist teen counselors facilitate campers personal hygiene, practices, and make sure campers are properly dressed for different activities
- Seek adult staff help with difficult campers
- In partnership with other junior counselors and Head Counselor , plan and organize the "Evening All-Camp" programs
- Assist assigned camper group (5-6 campers) for campfire program which include skits, camp songs and other special presentations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed 8th grade by June 30, 2008
- Must have completed the 4-H Junior Wildlife Stewards Counselor in Training Program
- Enjoy working with children
- Willing to participate in counselor training sessions
- Love of the outdoors and a willingness and enthusiasm for sharing it with children
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director (OSU Extension 4-H Faculty)
TRAINING AND CAMP DATES:
- Application Deadline – May 1, 2008
- Junior Counselor Arrival - Monday, July 28th at 1:00 pm Camper Arrival - Tuesday, July 29 at 10:00 am
- Camper Departure - Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 2:00 pm
- Junior Camp Staff Departure - Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 3:00 pm
TO APPLY: The camp fee for Junior Counselors is $175.00. Download and complete your Junior Counselor Application and your Camp Enrollment and submit along with your $175.00 camp fee by May 1, 2008. Selection for Junior Counselors will be made by June 15th.
SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:
4-H Wildlife Stewards Camp
c/o Sunnyside School, 3421 SE Salmon, Portland, OR 97214
(Fax: 503-916-2676)
QUESTIONS: Contact Maureen Hosty at (503)916-6075 or email or contact Chuck “Grizzly” Packard at 503-352-0628 or email.
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