Camp is on its way! This year the Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria 4-H groups will be camping July 13 -July 17, 2014. We hope you will consider applying to be a camp counselor Ifyou are interested, please read the information below carefully.
Applications
Those applying for a counselor position will be at least 14 years of age by January 1, 2014. Counselors-in training will be age 13 as of March 1, 2014. Interviews will be conducted in March only for counselor positions at this time. All those who are selected to be counselors will be expected to attend the Lock-in held on April 4th and 5th, and the subsequent Camp Counselor Trainings. Counselors in Training will not be required to attend pre-camp trainings. All counselors must pass the Camp Readiness Assessment in order to attend camp. All applications forms are due at your local Extension Office by February 28, 2014.
The application, along with required forms can be obtained by contacting your extension office, or visiting the following link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwqUUFkWHZ_qT1NSVVM1ZjgyVEU&usp=sharing
Camp Information
This year, as stated earlier, Fairfax Arlington Alexandria Junior 4-H Camp will be held July 13-17. This year the camp fee for counselors is $150. For campers the fee is $305. This camp fee covers Meals and Lodging for 5 days and 4 nights, class supplies, a camp t-shirt, and transportation to and from camp(aka we will be providing buses this year). We are only taking counselor applications currently. The CIT and camper applications will be available in March.
Interviews
Interviews will be held from 4-8:30 PM in Fairfax on March 3 and 6, Arlington March 4, and Alexandria March 5. To schedule an interview, please contact the hosting extension office for the day that you wish to interview. Fairfax (703) 324-5369, Arlington (703) 228-6400, Alexandria (703) 746-5546.
Future Training Dates and Other Important Dates
All Counselors are required to attend all training sessions listed below, complete the 4-H Camp Assessment, and assist with the Camp Orientation and Camp Work Night,. If you have a conflict with any of these dates, you must speak with your extension agent well in advance of training and make arrangements to cover the missed material. Plan to join us during these times for 4-H camp training and service:
March 22— 23, 2014*Teen and Adult Leader Training (TALT) weekend at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal, Virginia.
**OPTIONAL**
ONLY FOR COUNSELORS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS.
April 4-5, 2014Camp Counselor Training “Overnight Lock-in”,
MANDATORY FOR ALL COUNSELORS.
Charles Houston Recreation Center
901Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
May 8 & June 5, 2014Camp Training, 6:30-8:30pm
MANDATORY FOR ALL COUNSELORS.
5/8/14-Fairlington Community Center
3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22206
6/5/2014-Pennino Building 10th FL
12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035-1111
June 28, 2014Camp Orientation for First Time Campers, 10am-12pm
Camp Counselor Review and Assessment, 1-4pm
**Counselors hours 10am-4pm (entire day)
Fairlington Community Center
3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22206
July 8, 2014Camp Counselor Work Night, 5pm--8pm
Pennino Building 10th FL
12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035-111
July 13-17, 20144-H Junior Camp
TALT (Teen Adult Leader Training)
TALT is an overnight counselor training event held at the 4-H Center where camp will be held. Teen counselors are NOT required to attend TALT. This does not mean that you are not welcome to attend – we would love to see you there! If you decide to go, it will be on your own.This is a wonderful opportunity for you to come together as a group to begin the planning process for camp. The Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria camping cluster will be attending on March 22 and 23, 2014.
Before Applying
Before you apply, please give careful consideration to why you want to be a counselor. If you are selected, you will be expected to work hard, demonstrate maturity, and model responsible behavior throughout the entire week of camp. You must be willing to set a good example with your actions and attitude. You will probably not have a lot of free time to socialize with your friends. Please do not apply if your only goal is a social opportunity. You can expect to learn a great deal about yourself and others and to acquire skills that will serve you for a lifetime. Please call us if you have questions.
Attention Adults!
We are always looking for some adult volunteers to attend camp as chaperones. Adults camp for free and many employers offer up to two days of community service leave that you can take advantage of to come to camp. We prefer that volunteers commit to the full camp, but we may also be able to work out some shorter volunteer arrangements. If you are interested, please contact your local extension agent.
Thank you for considering this opportunity and we look forward to receiving your applications!
Samantha Nagurny, Reggie Morris, Emily Reiersgaard
