Click Here for 2026 Camp Counselor Registration Packet
Click here to apply online for 2026
Application Deadline - February 27, 2026
Click here for Camp Counselor Recruitment Video
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for campers ages 6-15 during 4-H camp. As a result of participation, counselors will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Washington County 4-H program will be strengthened and expanded. Roles and Responsibilities of 4-H Camp Counselors include:
- Attend required trainings prior to camp
- Market and promote camp
- Serve in a leadership and teaching role to other counselors
- Serve on committees or other groups to plan programs at camp
- Conduct self in an appropriate manner before, during, and after camp while serving as a role model to campers and peers
- Assist staff and other counselors with camp activities; work as a team to implement the activities
- Know and understand all safety guidelines, including emergency procedures, associated with the camp and program areas
- Follow and enforce camp rules
- Assure for safety of campers at all times including in cabins, sessions, and large group activities
- Be aware of child protection regulations and report any child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect in accordance with university policy
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues
- Ensure campers’ health and hygiene, e.g., brushing teeth, eating meals, taking medication, etc.
- Promote camper participation during camp
- Lead and supervise campers in activities at camp including but not limited to songs, teambuilding challenges, group activities, challenges, etc.
- Teach and lead campers at workshops or during other components at camp (table setting, song leading, etc.)
- Mentor and give guidance to campers to encourage positive youth development and enhancement of life skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Teens (age 14 by camp time) are invited to apply for 4-H Camp Counselor positions
- Teens are needed for all of these camps. You can help with one or all four (based on age)
- Junior Camp at Camp Hervida June 22-26 $40 registration fee
- Cloverbud Day Camp at Camp Hervida June 29 No Charge
- Beginner Camp at Camp Hervida June 30 & July 1 $20 registration fee
- Senior Camp at Camp Hervida July 6-10 $40 registration fee
- Space Adventure Camp at Marietta College June 9-11 No Charge
TO APPLY:
- Complete the application in its entirety.
- Provide reference link to two non-family members. (First Time Applicants Only)
- Read and sign the Standards of Behavior, Camp Cell Phone Policy, and Camp Counselor Code of Conduct forms.
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Submit application, sign up for an interview (1st and 1 Year Experience Counselors) by Friday, February 27
Online Application: Link at top of this page.
Reference Link: https://go.osu.edu/counselorreference
The online application includes questions about your interest to be a camp counselor, which camps you want to help with, activities you want to help with, etc. The online application requires you and a parent/guardian to sign a code of conduct/policies and requires you to upload a photo of yourself.
2026 Dates:
- Sunday, March 15 3:30-5:00 PM 1st & 2nd Year Counselor Assessment & Interviews Extension Office
- Sunday, March 22 4:00-6:00 PM Counselor Training Extension Office
- Sunday, April 12 4:00-6:00 PM Counselor Training Extension Office
- Saturday, April 25 8:00-10:00AM Hervida Experience Hervida
- Saturday, May 2nd 3:00-8:00PM Hervida Chicken BBQ Hervida
- Sunday, May 17 4:00-6:00 PM Counselor Training Extension Office
- June 7-8 TBD Counselor's Camp Hervida
- Sunday, June 14 4:00-6:00 PM Counselor Training Extension Office
- Wednesday, June 17 TBD Counselor Training (make up training and camp prep) Extension Office