2023 SW MN 4-H Camp Counselor Application
SW MN 4-H Camp Counselor applications are now open for youth in grades 9 and older.
 
CAMP INFORMATION
Encampment 1:  June 19-21, 2023
Encampment 2:  June 21-23, 2023
Location:  Shetek Lutheran Ministries campground on Lake Shetek in Murray County
Age of Campers:  Open to youth in grades 3-6
 
Your attendance at these trainings/planning sessions are expected.
Returning counselors will share experiences and assist with training new counselors.
 
CAMP COUNSELOR TRAINING
Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Slayton. 

CAMP PLANNING MEETING
Wednesday, June 7, from 10:00 am-4:00 p.m. at Shetek Lutheran Ministries, Lake Shetek
 
CAMP WEEK
Arrival: Monday, June 19 at 10 am
Departure: Friday, June 23 at 2 pm

QUESTIONS??
Call Karen Beranek at 605-421-9879 (cell) or e-mail kberanek@umn.edu.
or Kim Hause at 507-836-1144 or email hausek@umn.edu  
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 16, 2022
 
4-H Camp Counselor applications will be reviewed by Extension staff.  You will be notified on March 1 if you have been selected as a Camp Counselor.
 
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Email *
Name *
County *
Cell Phone (will be used for group texts)
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Email Address
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T-Shirt Size
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Current grade:
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Have you ever been a 4-H Camp Counselor?
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If yes, when and where were you a camp counselor?  Please include any non-4-H camp experiences as well.
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Please describe any experiences you have had working directly with elementary youth. (Include all experiences, even those that do not include 4-H.)
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What skills do you have that would benefit camp? What qualities make you a good applicant?
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What is a skill that you would like to gain as a camp counselor?
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Why do you want to be a Camp Counselor?
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Have you had experience in leading or being in front of large groups of people?  Please explain.
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What community, 4-H, and school activities do you currently participate in? Do you hold any leadership positions in these organizations?
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Please select all skills, talents or interests you will bring to camp.
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Do you need any accommodations or is there anything we can do to best support you in your position as a camp counselor?
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I would like to be considered for: (check all that apply)
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Which of the following activities are you willing to work with a team to lead?
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List two character references (other than Extension staff or family members) who may be contacted regarding your experiences with youth.

Best Practice:  Be sure to ask people before listing them as a reference! Be sure to include Name, Phone number, Email and relationship to you. 
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YOUTH COMMITMENT: 
Please read and check each box below signifying your acceptance.

As a Camp Counselor, I commit myself to:
Thank you for completing the 2023 SW MN 4-H Camp Counselor application.  Applications will be reviewed after the February 16 deadline.  All applicants will be notified by March 1 of selection choices.  Be sure to mark your calendar for the Camp Counselor Training on Sunday, March 26 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at the Murray County 4-H Building in Slayton.

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