4-H OPPORTUNITY: 4-H Camp Counselor
DATE / DEADLINE: Applications are due to the OSU Extension Office no later than Feb 27, 2026 by 4:00pm.
Online Application: https://go.osu.edu/washcampcounselor
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of teens/young adults selected to assist in being responsible for campers ages 6-15 during 4-H camp. Roles and Responsibilities of 4-H Camp Counselors include:
- Attend required trainings prior to camp
- Market and promote camp
- Serve in a leadership and teaching role to other counselors
- Serve on committees or other groups to plan programs at camp
- Conduct self in an appropriate manner before, during, and after camp while serving as a role model to campers and peers
- Assist staff and other counselors with camp activities; work as a team to implement the activities
- Know and understand all safety guidelines, including emergency procedures, associated with the camp and program areas
- Follow and enforce camp rules
- Assure for safety of campers at all times including in cabins, sessions, and large group activities
- Be aware of child protection regulations and report any child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect in accordance with university policy
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues
- Ensure campers’ health and hygiene, e.g., brushing teeth, eating meals, taking medication, etc.
- Promote camper participation during camp
- Lead and supervise campers in activities at camp including but not limited to songs, teambuilding challenges, group activities, challenges, etc.
- Teach and lead campers at workshops or during other components at camp (table setting, song leading, etc.)
- Mentor and give guidance to campers to encourage positive youth development and enhancement of life skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 14 years old by the start of camp.
- Must be able to get transportation to meetings and events as needed.
- Must complete a minimum of 12 hours of training. (2 of these hours must be on-sight for first time counselors).
- Must complete Child Abuse Awareness training.
- Must Sign Standards of Behaviors, complete the Code of Conduct form, and have a current Ohio 4-H Health History form on file.
- First time applicants must provide two references, attend assessment, and complete an interview (during counselor assessment as a group).
- If the individual is 18+ year old at least two months prior to camp, the individual must have their background check conducted.
SELECTION PROCESS:
- Individuals who complete the application and fulfill application requirements will be contacted regarding the selection process.
MEETING DATES/TIME/FREQUENCY
Please see the attached document for dates and times of assessment, interviews, and counselor trainings. Please note, the majority of trainings are held on Sunday afternoons again this year.
Counselors are expected to notify the Camp Director or Extension Office if an absence is unavoidable.
TO APPLY:
- Complete the application in its entirety.
- Provide reference link to two non-family members. (First Time Applicants Only) https://go.osu.edu/counselorreference
- Read the Standards of Behavior, Camp Counselor Code of Conduct, and Cell Phone Policy forms and acknowledge that read you them on the application.
- Submit application by Feb 27th, 4:00pm.
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