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•Day Camps•Residential Camps•Regardless of the type…….
4-H Camp is an independent educational activity not restricted to completing a project or holding an office.
Types of 4-H Camp Experiences
Child development professionals recognize camp as valuable in helping children grow ….▫socially,▫emotionally,▫intellectually,▫morally, and▫physically.
Value of Camp Experience
•A community of caring adults•A safe place to learn and have fun•Trained, caring role models
helping children feel loved, capable, and included
•A place for children to grow
What does a Camp Experience Provide?
•Registration Forms•Appropriate paperwork•Check In/Check Out procedures!•Insurance•Emergency Plan
Best Management Practices
•Are they needed?•What role do you expect them to fulfill?•Position Description•Expectations•Qualifications•Training
Camp Counselors
•Certified Volunteers•Training•Understand Campers•Group Dynamics•Problem Situations•Behavior & Guidance•Risk Management•Unacceptable Behaviors
Preparing Counselors for Campers
Camper to Adult Ratios
5-8 year olds
Cloverbuds
9-14 year olds
15-17 year olds
Overnight* 1:6 1:8 1:10
Day Camp** 1:8 1:10 1:12
*2014 Club Management System handbook (page 16)** Recommendation of American Camping Association
•Bed Wetting•Sleep Walking•Counselor/Camper
Relationships•Teasing/Gossiping•Bullying
•Homesickness•Stealing•Inappropriate or
Scary Stories•Swearing•Fatigue
Problem Situations at Camp
NEVER FORGET….parents have entrusted us with the care of their child!
Positive Experiences free from:
•Verbal,•Physical,•Mental,•Emotional and•Sexual abuse
Risk Management
•This manual is available for helping you create SUPER Camp Counselors!
•Contact the State 4-H Office