Teen Counselor Information

2008 Teen Counselor INFORMATION

> Teen Counselor Application Packet

We are pleased to announce that OSU Extension 4-H will be sponsoring our fifth annual 4-H Junior Wildlife Stewards camp for youth in grades 3-8. We are now recruiting high school youth with an interest in the outdoors and natural sciences and who enjoy working with youth to serve as Camp Counselors. The camp will be held at the 4-H Education Center in northwest Salem from July 29-August 2, 2008. We hope you will take the time to review this packet and consider submitting your application for a camp counselor position.

Serving as a 4-H camp counselor is an excellent leadership opportunity and lots of fun. The OSU Extension 4-H faculty and adult leader staff will provide Training and support for the 4-H camp counselors. In partnership with the adult volunteer staff you will also have the opportunity to help us develop our 4-H Junior Wildlife Stewards Camp.

Please take the time to review the information about our camp and consider submitting your application for 4-H Camp counselor.

New counselor applicants are requred to attend the May 17-18, 2008 new camp staff retreat. This year the retreat will be held at the 4-H Center in Salem There is no cost for this weekend. During the weekend, counselor applicants will participate in various leadership opportunities and training sessions. Counselor applicant interviews will also be conducted for all new applicants.

Please Note: There is no guarantee that all counselors applicants will be selected for camp staff. Adult camp staff will select counselors for 2008 camp after the May 17-18th weekend. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Maureen Hosty, Camp Director at (503) 916-6075 or e-mail at We look forward to hearing from you.