CAMP COUNSELORS
This year, Wood County will be camping with Lincoln, Portage, Taylor, and Waupaca counties.
We are excited to announce that we will have two overnight camps and that we are in need of camp counselors for both of them:
- Junior Camp at Central Wisconsin Environmental Station in Amherst Junction; June 14-15, 2019
- Intermediate Camp at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells; June 9-11, 2019
If you are in 9th grade or above and wish to be a summer camp counselor, please fill out the Camp Counselor Application. Camp counselors are required to be mature and able to relate to campers and staff. They must take leadership responsibility and be able to help evaluate camp. Most qualified applicants will have experience as a camper or counselor. Counselors will be chosen based on how closely they meet the criteria of the position. They will be expected to participate in camp counselor training in April and all camp activities. They will serve as counselor for 5-10 campers.
Camp Counselor Roles & Requirements:
Intermediate or Junior Camp Director:
At least 10th grade at the time of selection; must be mature and able to relate to campers and staff; must take leadership responsibility and be able to evaluate counselors; should have experience as a counselor.
Cabin Counselor:
At least 9th grade at time of selection; must be mature and able to relate to campers and staff; experience as a camper is beneficial. Cabin counselors serve up to eight campers.
Resource Counselor:
At least 9th grade at time of selection; must be mature and able to relate to campers and staff; experience as a camper is beneficial. Must be able to lead group activities – arts & crafts, nature activities, or games and recreation
Benefits of being a 4-H Camp Counselor include an opportunity to be a role model to younger members, meet other 4-H members, learn or improve leadership skills such as communication, planning, decision-making, and responsibility.
If this sounds like an opportunity that you are interested in fill out the Camp Counselor Application and submit it to the UW-Extension office.
Applications are due February 1, 2019.
