Position Description for 4-H Camp
Adult Advisor / Chaperone / Senior Counselor

ADULT ADVISOR/CHAPERONE WILL:

• In cooperation with other staff will be responsible for the safety and welfare of a group of youth.
• Insure that youth are supervised at all times.
• Sleep with the assigned group.
• Act in an advisory or consultant capacity to youth staff.
• Be a positive role model.
• Summer Camp Chaperones

  Supervise participants to ensure that counselors are:

  1. With their campers at all times
  2. Watching out for the safety of their youth participants.
  3. Sharing information and the work with their junior counselors
  4. Be a positive role models.
  5. Encouraging campers to use their skills and creativity as well as to develop new skills.
• Assist participants in providing a healthy environment for the youth including sufficient rest at night and proper nutrition and hygiene.
• Abide by the 4-H Leader’s Code of Conduct at all times and assist the counselors and campers by enforcing the 4-H Members Code of Conduct at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age.
  • Senior Counselors must be at least 19 and must have participated in the program as a counselor
  • Senior Counselors must be able to separate yourself from the counselor staff.
• Enrolled as an Adult 4-H Leader in good standing for the current program year.
• Ability to participate in all of the activities.
• Ability to act as a positive role model.
• Ability to offer advice in a constructive manner when needed or when safety, health or enjoyment by the participants is in jeopardy.
• An application and two recommendation forms have been submitted to the 4-H Youth Development Program Representative by Advisor/Chaperone applying for the first time to attend an Orange County 4-H event.

SUGGESTIONS:

• It is highly recommended to attend any event planning meetings and trainings to get to know the youth participants. Your attendance at the meetings also familiarizes the youth with who you are and builds a relationship of support and respect between the Advisor/Chaperone and the youth. Additionally, attending planning meetings helps an Advisor/Chaperone become familiar with the activities and program that the youth are planning, as well as to be aware of information they have received or are handing out.