Serving as a camp counselor: A key leadership opportunity for 4-H youth
Becoming a camp counselor is a pivotal leadership activity for many 4-H youth. As camp counselors, participants develop essential leadership skills such as persistence and teamwork. They also form lasting relationships and learn how to handle various scenarios.
Supporting younger youth
Camp counselors support younger campers (grades 3-8) in their learning journey, ensuring they have an affirming and enjoyable experience.
Camp details
The Central Region 4-H Overnight Camp will be held at Camp Courage near Maple Lake from June 23-27.
The importance of camp counselors
Counselors are the heart of the 4-H summer camp experience. They provide active, hands-on, fun, and cooperative outdoor programming. Counselors lead cabin activities and oversee all aspects of the campers' day. Selected camp counselors are involved in planning camp activities and receive the necessary training through the planning process.
Who can apply?
If you are in grade 9 or above and would like to utilize your leadership skills this summer while making friends and working with youth, we need you as a camp counselor!
How to apply
Plan to gather together for 45 minutes with other applicants for a group interview on Tuesday evening, March 25, 2025 at the Ramsey County Extension Office in Maplewood or Friday evening, March 28, 2025 at the Hennepin County Extension Office in Eden Prairie.
Save the dates for counselor training (found in application). Our first training will be on May 3, 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Hennepin County Extension Office in Eden Prairie. The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Candidates should fill out the application form online to be considered for selection.
Questions?
If you have questions about being a camp counselor, the application process. or alternative application formats.
Please contact Betsy Olson, Extension youth development educator, at [email protected], 612-626-2249.