2019 Pulaski County 4-H Camp Adult Leader, Counselor, Counselor in Training applications now being accepted!

 

Pulaski County 4-H Camp is now accepting Adult Leader, Counselor and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) applications for the 2019 Pulaski 4-H Camp, June 3-7, 2019. 

For an application please call the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Pulaski, at 980-7761.  4-H Camp Leader Applications for CIT's, Teen Counselors and Adult Leaders are also online at http://pulaski4h.blogspot.com/p/4-h-camp.html.  Application will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis, interviews scheduled and positions offered.  Interviews will be conducted for all CIT and First Year Counselor and thereafter as needed.

Minimum Requirements for a 4-H Camp Teen Counselor

1. Be 14 years of age or older by January 1 of the current year (should be older based on experience and maturity, 14 years of age is the absolute minimum age); 2. Have formal or informal recommendations by camp staff, counselors, and/or peers in their respective communities; 3. Be a positive role model and display maturity (based on the judgment of the unit staff); 4. Be trained prior (minimum of 24 hours) to the camping experience in which he/she plans to serve; 5. Attend a 4-H Center sponsored or unit sponsored leadership development training.  Additional recommended criteria: 6. Be an active 4-H participant in the camping unit, having at least 2 years camping experience with a youth service organization.

Minimum Requirements for a 4-H Camp Counselor-in-Training

1. Be 13 years of age or older by January 1 of the current year; 2. Have formal or informal recommendations by camp staff, counselors, and/or peers in their respective communities; 3. Be a positive role model and display maturity for the position (based on the judgment of the unit staff); 4. Be willing to serve as a CIT with the plan to return in the future as a 4-H Teen Counselor; 5. Be trained prior (minimum of 24 hours) to the camping experience in which he/she plans to serve; and 6. May not have sole supervision of campers at any time; and 7. Attend a 4-H Center sponsored or unit sponsored leadership development training.  Additional recommended criteria: 8. Be an active 4-H participant in the camping unit, having at least 2 years camping experience with a youth service organization.

Minimum Requirements for a 4-H Camp Adult Leader

1. Be 19 years of age or older by January 1 of the current year; 2. Have formal or informal recommendations by camp staff, counselors, and/or peers in their respective communities; 3. Be a positive role model and display maturity (based on judgment of the unit staff); 4. Be trained prior (minimum of 24 hours) to the camping experience in which he/she plans to serve; 5. Attend a 4-H center sponsored or unit sponsored leadership development training; submit to a Criminal/Sexual Offender Background Check.  Additional Recommended Criteria: 6. Be an active 4-H participant in the camping unit, having at least 2 years camping experience with a youth service organization.