Sea Camp

The 2021 Ohio 4-H Sea Camp PRE-REGISTRATION is open for entries! If you are interested in attending this event, they are asking for you to fill out your information at this link:  http://go.osu.edu/seacamp21

NOTE: If Ohio 4-H Sea Camp reaches capacity, pre-registration entries may be contacted based on the order in which they were received. You are encouraged to register sooner, rather than later.

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp website is updated for additional information: https://www.ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp

Through partnerships of Ohio State University Extension and organizations that offer aquatic education and water recreation, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kelleys Island has offered hundreds of young people the opportunity to learn about aquatic science and experience a variety of recreational watersports on Lake Erie. Sea Camp is offered to youth ages 15-17 (age as of first day of camp).

The mission of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is to offer teenage youth an introduction to the Great Lakes through hands-on experiences in a variety of aquatic-based programs. Sea Camp will enable participants to experience Lake Erie-based activities and culture such as aquatic science, water recreation, and fishing. The program is a supervised, educational environment fostered by Ohio 4-H and The Ohio State University.

Objectives of Ohio 4-H Sea Camp include:

1. Participants will gain an understanding of safety applied to watercraft, sun, and open water recreation.
2. Participants will explore a variety of potential career opportunities through learning from professionals in aquatic science, natural resources, and watersports.
3. Participants will gain lifelong skills fostered through educational and recreational water-based activities, while developing lasting friendships and comradery with peers.

We would like to thank the Ohio 4-H Foundation for generously sponsoring a grant to help support campers attend 2021 Ohio 4-H Sea Camp!

For more information, contact Kayla Oberstadt at the State 4-H Office by email or phone at 614-292-3758.

 

Hello 4-H Volunteers!

If you:

• Are at least age 18 as of July 11, 2020;
• Have the week of July 10-15, 2020 available to spend on Kelleys Island;
• Are enthusiastic in working with teenage youth in a camp setting;
• Have previous experience as a 4-H camp counselor;
• Look forward to aquatic discovery and exploration in and around the waters of Lake Erie;
• Enjoy outdoor recreation such as boating, fishing, kayaking, sailing, and other new adventures…

Then:

• Being a Camp Counselor at Sea Camp is a perfect fit for you!

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is held July 11-15 at Erie County 4-H Camp on Kelleys Island. Counselors will arrive on Friday, July 10 for training and must be available for the duration of camp.  For those of you unfamiliar with Kelleys Island, there is a ferry that travels to and from the island! Staff members will need to drive or arrange transportation to/from Lakeside Marblehead ferry dock.  Camp activities include: water and sun safety, aquatic science, water navigation skills, boating education, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, career exploration, teambuilding challenges, and so much more! Housing for all staff and campers is traditional cabins with bunks.  If you are interested in applying to be a counselor, please complete the following steps and send ALL documentation by April 1 to the Coshocton County OSU Extension Office (724 S. 7^th Street, Room 110, Coshocton, OH 43812) :

• Complete the application
• Sign Standards of Behavior
• Sign 4-H Camp Counselor Code of Conduct
• Have two references complete a referral for you

For individuals interested in serving as an adult staff member and/or instructor to Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, please visit: https://ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp and select the option that is most appropriate for your interest. “Volunteer Staff” include adults who are on-site for the duration of camp and serve as instructors and program support throughout the week. “Guest Instructors” are volunteers who would be at camp for teaching a particular topic for one or two days of camp programming.

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is under the direction of the following OSU Extension staff members:

Camp Director: Kayla Oberstadt, Ohio 4-H Program Manager

Assistant Camp Director: Jenny Strickler, Coshocton County 4-H Youth Development Educator

Assistant Camp Director: Ashley Hughey, Portage County 4-H Youth Development Educator

Any questions about overall camp information can be directed to Kayla (Oberstadt.1@osu.edu) or 614-292-3758. Point of contact for camp counselors is Jenny Strickler (strickler.60@osu.edu). Point of contact for guest instructors and adult staff is Ashley (Hughey.28@osu.edu).

Additional Ohio 4-H Sea Camp information can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ohio4HSeaCamp

Application: 2020 Sea Camp Counselor Application Packet