Youth who have completed grades 9 or higher are considered Camp Counselors. Counselors in Training (CIT) are youth who have completed grades 7 & 8. If you are interested in being a Camp Counselor or a CIT you need to complete the application at the beginning of June (exact deadline is listed below). All youth interested in being a Camp Counselor or a CIT, who meet the grade requirements, will be selected. There is no selection or interview process.

Besides completing the application, to be a counselor you will need to attend a two-day training session hosted by the 4-H Program Coordinator that generally takes place 2-3 weeks before camp. At this training the team will pick out the camp theme, go over job descriptions, practice leading games/activities, practice putting up/taking down the tents, learn best practices about helping youth, and learn what they will be doing at camp this year.

Camp Counselor and CIT Important Information:
–Application must be completed by Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
-Camp Counselor and CIT Application found here: https://forms.gle/fhd5iBwJ5Le3eAXC8
-Camp Counselor and CIT training for 2019 takes place on the following two days:
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Jackson County Extension Office
Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Jackson County Extension Office

For more information about camp check out the website here: https://jackson.extension.wisc.edu/4-h/how-to-get-involved/4-h-county-programs/summer-camp/