The following methods have been developed to successfully implement 4-H camping in Kanawha County and to support camping as a whole: • Serve as member for the NAE4-HA Camping and Environmental Education Task Force • Support state camping by being encouraging and financing youth attendance at state camp events • Serve as director of Kanawha County Summer Camps o Provide adequate training and resources to assist in maintaining 4-H camping programs of excellence o Set camp fees, obtain insurance, develop budget o Recruit, select, vet, and train volunteers o Develop camp programs and schedules, plan nutritious menus and snacks, and recruit guest speakers, review and update risk management plan o Plan summer day camp program with county staff members …show more content…
Younger camp also completed a Youth Voices survey. Day Camps used a post evaluation survey to obtain information regarding what campers enjoyed and what knowledge they gained. Results for these evaluation are attached to the agent’s Digital Measure’s Productivity Chart. Outcomes and Impacts County Level In 2016, two residential camps and two day camps were directed by the 4-H agent. This resulted in: • 40 youth campers ages 5 to 12 attended Kanawha County 4-H Day Camps. • 137 campers registered for Kanawha County 4-H Residential Camps. • 25 cabin adult and teen counselors have been trained and were caring staff to residential campers for a period of 110 hours during each week of county residential 4-H camp and 40 hours during day camps. • Over 86 camp awards have been given to outstanding 4-H youth: o 24 Tribal Loyalty awards, o 2 Charting project 4-H Pins, o 8 Four H’s awards, o 2 Spirit of Camp awards, o 40% of campers received a county camp …show more content…
New more stringent volunteer vetting process was mandated in 2015. As the new process including now yearly signed contracts, yearly online training and background checks every three years, letters and emails were sent out informing potential counselors of these new requirements and requirement were discussed at several 4-H Leaders and Teen Leaders meetings to prepare for the summer residential camp season. This year camp counselor training was revamped with an addition of an on-line training option, which presented each subject required by WVU Extension Service. Counselors were able complete the training when it is most convenient for them or attend a traditional workshop for those that prefer to learn in a group setting. There is still the pre-meeting the day camp begins, which provided opportunity to review key training topics and discuss risk management, camp success, and job
the work that must be done in the camp. They all live in camps, meaning they
In January of 2018, the Franklin County 4-H Teen Council transpired for the first time in nearly 5 years. The overall mission of the club is simple: 4-Hers working together for the betterment of 4-H, the members, and the community. Some may question, "How will the club accomplish these goals?"
In the summer of 2015 I attended Camp Four Winds Westward Ho on Orcas Island, Washington. This camp is a non-profit organization that offers two month-long sessions for campers ages 10 to 16 with staff positions starting at age 17. This summer I worked in the barn for one month-long session and 10 days after that. I got up at six-o'clock every morning and I finished my work at the barn at six-o'clock pm. After I usually helped with camp dishes until 9 at night. I felt accomplished in working hard because I felt like I was making a difference to make the camp run smoother. Though after awhile it was challenging to even get up in the morning due to exhaustion, I persevered through it and proved to myself that I have a lot of willpower. I enjoy
In order to gain information for the needs assessment, John Myers, the executive director of Cornerstone Youth Center, was interviewed. He provided information about the biggest issues Cornerstone is facing, and the improvements that can be made to the community as well as Cornerstone. Also, he talked about the strengths of the Center and his hopes for the future of the youth center.
As the wheat is harvested, and the long summer days only get hotter, it is the time for the annual Shelby County Fair. The Fair offers one week of fun, competition, and enjoyment for kids as well as adults from surrounding communities. Even though the days are extremely hot, the boys and girls continue to wear jeans. Jeans and boots is a very popular clothing attire in Shelby County, and you will find your share of it at the fair.
The CAMP department in CSUMB gives you a sensation of trust and unity. Their office space is limited, which makes the CAMP staff be more involved with each other. Being closely surrounded by their
When I was a Camp counselor at Camp Mendocino, the most important part of my job was to make sure my campers were safe, comfortable, and were enjoying their camp experience. My responsibilities were facilitating and helping organize activities for the campers. I also gained valuable experience with conflict mediation, and problem solving. I was trained to know what to do in emergency situations, and social situations such as bullying. One of the most important lessons I learned from the experience is when to be a friend, and when to be professional. I believe this experience relates to the resident assistant role because it does consist of similar responsibilities. Both jobs require the individual to provide comfort and supervision. Not only do the two resemble similar rules, that one must enforce and abide by, to be an RA or camp counselor you must be able to put yourself in your supervisees’ shoes. As a second year student I definitely have had my fair share of stress and hard times from the transition from high school to independence. Just like a camp counselor I would be able to give comfort to homesick students and tell them things do get easier. I also have experience with running events and activities that are both safe and fun, and I can stay calm and act fast in an urgent situation.
According to the MyJewishLearning webpage, preparations for this event often begin a year in advance with the candidate learning about the religion and families making preparations for those who are going to attend, and culminate in the candidate reading from the Torah, and delivering readings and prayers. After completing this, the young candidate is thrown a celebration as an acceptance into the Jewish religion. This compares with two of my examples, but not becoming a camp counselor. When you are confirmed you must learn about the history of the Christian religion, and go into in depth studies of various events, individuals, and traditions. This culminates in the Bishop recognizing you as confirmed, and acceptance into the Church community. In the Order of the Arrow you must prepare, however instead of a year, the preparation lasts for a day of intense work and learning values. You are received as a member of the Order of the Arrow in a celebration of those who have also achieved the honor. However, becoming a camp counselor differs from a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. You choose to become a counselor based on the idea that you can recreate a similar or better experience for future campers. There is also no celebration for becoming a counselor, you choose to take upon the responsibilities, without expecting commendation or
The mission of both facilities is to help their campers experience a great time and to end the day with new friendships made. Each counselor is responsible for various activities such as: arts and
The other campers seemed determined to goof off and enjoy an unrestrained week without their parents. They all seemed to have plenty of energy when it came to playing, but actively avoided work. One time I wanted to ask a scout named Ken to help out with something. I walked over to his tent and tapped on the
There are dozens of benefits that camp graciously gives to campers which influence their daily life including friendships, independence, community, and competence. These universal values and skills are learned at all 7,000 sleepaway camps across the nation, creating more aware, socially conscious, and community oriented children from a young age. The tradition of camp will continue to exist due to the benefits it patently has. Although an adult can be successful without going to sleepaway camp; the exposer camp gives kids at a young age is incredibly beneficial. While camp influences who you become as an adult, it achieves its goal through a magical and memorable experience - something a lifetime camper will recognize and be thankful for as they reach adulthood.
In conclusion, development and improvement in early youth include collaboration of inner procedures, supported by outer help and stimulation. Understanding the idea of human development will bolster my training in evaluations, mediations and surveys. While both physical and biological changes affect the child, I should have the capacity to recognize
Witt, Peter A. and Joni E. Baker. “Making A R.E.A.L. Difference,” Parks and Recreation. Mar 1999. General Reference Center Gold. Jan 2007
Provide training sessions and advice to other staff, so all staff are to a high level of dispensing.
When life is perfect there is this feeling of overwhelming smiles. Like I want to scream or yell just because my life is so incredibly perfect. I felt this way the summer of 2002 at Lutherdale Bible Camp. But what is weird is that I don't know what makes it so perfect. Like what is the real difference from here to there? There I have this feeling of being so incredibly close to everything. As opposed to being to being in the real world, hearing and seeing what really goes on. When I was at camp I feel like I am really special. Like people wanted me to be there, and want to get to know me and just want to be around me. Of course I have plenty of friends and family at my house, but the people there are somewhat different. They make it seem like I am important.