The 2025 Dane County 4-H Camp Counselor Applications are now open (links below) and we encourage you to apply! Youth in Grades 9-12 can apply to be summer camp counselors.

Counselor and Junior Director Applications Due Date: February 9, 2025

Counselors will help youth will experience fun camp activities, crafts, field games, campfire, swimming, nature walks, games and more. They will encourage youth to connect with the outdoors, try new activities, and make new friends.

Dane County 4-H Camp Sessions* – Upham Woods, WI Dells dates:

• Camp 1 – July 23-26, 2025 (Campers in Grades 3-5)
• Camp 2 – July 26-29, 2025 (Campers in Grades 6-8)

*Counselors will attend one of the sessions.

New Counselor Requirements:

• Must have completed grade 9 in 2025
• No experience as a counselor at Dane County 4H Camp
• Attend required trainings listed in application
• Counselor Job Description

Returning Counselor/Junior Director Requirements:

• Prior experience as a counselor at Dane County 4-H Camp
• Junior Director applicants must have completed grade 12 in 2025
• Attend required trainings listed in application
• Counselor Job Description
• Junior Director Job Description

To apply:

• Review the questions in the application and prepare answers before completing the application.
• Complete and submit the New Counselor Application or Returning Counselor/Junior Director Application by February 9, 2025
• Confirm references are submitted by February 9, 2025 via the Online Reference Link
  • New Counselors = 2 completed references – Share this Online Reference Link
  • Returning Counselors/Junior Director = 1 completed reference – Share this Online Reference Link
• Schedule interview by February 9, 2025

Selection for 2025 4H camp counselors will be based upon:

• Quality of application (review the questions on the application and formulate answers before completing application)
• Quality of interview
• Online References

*References should be from 4H leaders or other adults. Do not use family members, camp committee members, or Dane County Extension 4H staff.

**The camp committee maintains a high standard of selection criteria when choosing counselors. Please be mindful of this when completing your application and preparing for your job-like interview.

Reach out with questions – 4Hinfo@danecounty.gov

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