4-H camp counseling is a great opportunity to grow as a leader and have fun outdoors.
We are looking for youth currently in grades 9-12 to serve as counselors at our multi-county 4-H camp held at Shetek Lutheran Ministries on the shores of Lake Shetek.
This 4-H camp in southwest Minnesota will include four one-hour educational tracks. In addition, camp activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor games, campfire and more! Camp counselors are expected to connect with campers throughout the entire camp experience.
Applicants can choose to work at one camp session (two nights and three days) or both sessions (four nights and five days).
Important dates
Camp counselors are expected to attend a training and a planning meeting prior to camp.
- Training held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Murray County 4-H Building in Slayton
- Planning meeting held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 10 to 4 p.m. at Shetek Lutheran Ministries in Slayton
- 4-H camp sessions at Shetek Lutheran Ministries in Slayton:
- Monday, June 17 at 1 p.m. - Wednesday, June 19 at 10:45 a.m.
- Wednesday, June 19 at 1 p.m. - Friday, June 21 at 10:45 a.m.
Apply now
Complete the online application by Jan. 31, 2024.
Selected camp counselors will be notified by Feb. 28, 2024.
All training, including meals and materials, and the full camp experience, including meals and lodging, are provided at no cost to the counselors. Stipends for travel expenses are available.
Encourage a friend to apply! No previous 4-H camp experience is required to be a 4-H camp counselor. A new 4-H member? No previous 4-H experience is required to apply.
Questions about applying?
Contact Karen Beranek at kberanek@umn.edu or Kim Hause at hausek@umn.edu.