JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR PROGRAM INFORMATION

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 2012
• Must have completed the 4-H Junior Wildlife Stewards Camp 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 Leadership Director and Camp Director (OSU Extension 4-H Faculty)

TRAINING AND CAMP DATES:

• Application Deadline – March 1, 2012
• Junior Counselor Arrival - Monday, July 30th at 1:00 pm
• Camper Arrival - Tuesday, July 31st at 9:30 am
• Camper Departure - Saturday, August 4th at 2:00 pm
• Junior Camp Staff Departure - Saturday, August 4th at 3:00 pm

TO APPLY:  The camp fee for Junior Counselors is $190.00. Download and complete your 2012 Camp Enrollment and submit along with a $50.00 nonrefundable camp deposit by March 1, 2012. Full payment is due July 1, 2012.

SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:

4-H Wildlife Stewards Camp
Box 7172 Aloha, OR   97007

(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.