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4-H clover Apply to be a counselor at southeast region 4-H camps

Camp counselor applications are now available for youth in grades 9 and over for 4-H Camp at Camp Victory and 4-H Camp at Chester Woods Park. 

Serving as a camp counselor is a key leadership activity for many 4-H youth. Camp counselors learn important leadership skills like persistence and teamwork, develop long-lasting relationships and learn how to respond to a variety of scenarios. 

Camp counselors support younger youth (who have completed grades 3-8) in learning and help them have an affirming and fun experience.

Why are camp counselors important? 

Counselors are the heart of 4-H summer camp. Counselors provide active, hands-on, fun and cooperative outdoor programming, lead cabin activities and supervise all aspects of the campers’ day. Selected camp counselors plan camp activities and receive required counselor training through the planning process. 

If you are in grades 9 or above and would like to have an opportunity to utilize your leadership skills this summer while making friends and working with youth, then we need you as a camp counselor! 

How to apply

Deadline to apply is Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. 

Candidates should fill out the application online to be considered for selection. A paper application is available by request from your local Extension office. 

If you have conflicts with dates/times right now, we still encourage you to apply and let us know.

Camp counselor training

Counselors will have training on Saturday, April 5, at the Steele County Community Center in Owatonna from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other training dates will be announced after counselor selection is completed.

Questions?

Contact us if you have questions about being a camp counselor or the application process:

Amy Nelson, Extension educator, Waseca County 
[email protected] or 507-835-0600

Lexie Ignaszewski, Extension educator, Freeborn County 
[email protected] or 507-377-5660

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