Teen Counselor
APPLICATION PACKET
4-H Teen leaders are a very
important part of the camp staffing plan. 4-H Teen Camp Counselors are
both givers and receivers of 4-H camp educational programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sets a good example according
to camp objectives
- Be a good, enthusiastic
camper
- Be responsible for 5-6
campers
- Be punctual and attend
all camp programs
- Associate with campers
instead of other counselors
- Accept responsibility
for enforcing all camp rules
- Never leave camp without
permission from the Camp Director
- Abide by all rules, policies,
and procedures
- Assume full responsibility
of the safety of the campers
- Assume responsibility
for the behavior of the campers in the cabins
- Sit at the head of the
table at mealtime and assist with the orderly
use of the dining hall
- See that all campers participate
in the daily fulfillment of cabin clean-up
- 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
teen counselors and adult counselor liaison, 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
- Prepare nametags for each
camper in assigned camper group
- In cooperation with other
teen camp counselors decorate cabins using a wildlife theme and assist
with camp clean up.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have completed 9th
grade by June 2008
- 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)
CAMP DATES:
- Application Deadline -
May 1, 2008
- New Camp Staff Trainings (March 9, April 13, and May 11th) - new counselor applicants must attend 2 out of the 3 trainings. Contact Head Counselor (Daffie) for times and locations.
- Camp Staff Retreat - May 17-18, 2008 (mandatory for all new counselor applicants) at the 4-H Center.
- Camp Staff Arrival - Monday,
July 28, 2008
- Camper Arrival - Tuesday, July 29, 2008
- Camper Departure - Saturday,
August 2, 2008
- Camp Staff Departure -
Saturday, August 2, 2008
SELECTION PROCESS:
Returning Counselors must submit the their teen staff enrollment and counselor application by March 1st to indicate their interest in returning to camp.
New Camp Counselor staff will
be selected based on the final criteria
- Teen Staff
Enrollment, counselor application and references
- Participation in the weekend new camp staff weekend
- Interview with Camp Counselor
selection committee (Individual interviews will be set up and conducted
with each counselor applicant )
- participation in the camp staff trainings
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 1, 2008
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 contact by email |
