4-H camps build critical life skills for both campers and counselors. Gallia County had 212 children attending 6 different summer camps and 18 teens participated as counselors. Camper surveys indicated that camp counselors served as positive role models, camp activities introduced STEM education and the camping environment increased personal independence of the campers. 100% of Gallia County counselors attend a two day Counselor College, directed by Gallia County, a total of 101 teens from 13 counties participated in this year’s training. This training is part of an award winning workforce prep program that has been shared nationally Evaluations of this year’s program indicated that 100% of the counselors reported an increase in their skills for: risk management, teaching, and workforce preparation. Gallia 4-H also received $4,680 in camp scholarships, which assisted 41 children in attending camp.
Gallia County Camp Counselor
The Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp Board is on a search for our 2019 Summer Staff. Please help us recruit some awesome camp staff for the 2019 camping season!
Summer staff members are responsible for providing leadership to a variety of educational and social recreational activities during 4-H and other resident and non-resident camps and events at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp. This is an ideal position for a college student seeking a paid internship. Extension staff will work with a qualified candidate to meet requirements and to provide supervision, documentation, and feedback.
We are seeking multiple applicants to fill positions, this includes one Program Coordinator. Please review the position descriptions.
Summer Staff (lifeguard/non-lifeguard)
Applications due March 1 with interviews at Camp on March 13th. Staff training begins May 20, with
the first camp beginning May 31. The position continues through July 31.
Applications can be submitted through our online system. PLEASE NOTE: When starting the application, the best option is to complete everything at one time. Partial or incomplete applications will be deleted one week after inactivity or at 11:59 pm on March 1st. If there are any issues with your application submission, please contact Rachael Fraley at fraley.171@osu.edu.
Click here to access the online application!
2019 STEM Camp Counselor Application Adams County STEM link
We are looking for great camp counselors. Shooting Sports experience is not required!
- Junior Shooting Sports Camp is June 27-Jun 30th at Canter’s Cave. Youth must be at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2019. Youth must complete all required training. If a youth is not a counselor in your county but interested, we do have a training opportunity April nd at the adult instructor workshop. We have also had some youth who were not available for county camps complete training in the county at the discretion of the 4-H professional (great option for those who live further away!). If youth are a counselor in your county, they do need to fill out an application but will not be required to attend any additional training.
- Senior Shooting Sports Camp is July 14th-19th at Canter’s Cave. Counselors must be at least 18 as of January 1, 2019 and not attending SS camp as a camper. This is a great way to keep young alumni who have recently aged out involved! For alumni, a great system has been to have them go through volunteer screening in the county. You recruit a young volunteer and we get some great camp counselors! Training is available April nd for these individuals also.
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Ohio Shooting Sports Website
2019 4H Camps
Camp Name |
2019 Date |
Registration Due |
Camp Fee |
| 2019 4H Camp Scholarship Application | May 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
Scholarships Available Harrison Scholarship - $100—nine scholarships (one time only scholarship) Gallia County Farm Bureau Scholarship - $100— five scholarships Gallia County Charitable Foundation - $100—seven scholarships Gallia County 4H Advisors Association - 2019 Counselor Fee
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Teen Winter Retreat |
Feburary 2-3 | Jan 25, 2019 | $35.00 - Complete and return all forms and payment to: Canters Cave 4H Camp, 1362 Caves Rd, Jackson, OH 45640 |
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Counselor College |
April 13-14 |
March 15 ,2019 |
$55.00 ...Complete and return all forms and payment to: |
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Spring Fling |
May 4-5 |
April 26, 2019 |
$ 30 - Checks made payable to OSU Extension Scioto County. Questions? Contact Jo Williams at the Scioto County office, 740-354-7879 or williams.2213@osu.edu |
Canters Cave Open House |
May 5 | 12 PM - 4 PM |
FREE
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Jun 21-22
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June 10, 2019 |
$65 (inc 1 adult/1 child) $35 additional Cloverbud. Payment and Registration Due to OSU Extension - Jackson County By June 10, 2019 |
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STEM (Grades 5,6,7), You will receive camp forms after registration Adams County STEM Link 2019 STEM Camp Counselor Application Due April 2019 |
June 3-5 |
May 1, 2019 or 90 Campers,Whichever Comes First |
$ 80.00 -Payment and Registration Due to the Scioto County Extension Office, 602 Seventh Street, Courthse Rm 7, Portsmouth OH 45662 by May , 2019. |
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Jr. High Camp (Grades 6,7,8)
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June 18-21 |
June 1, 2019 |
$147.00 -Payment and Registration Due to the Gallia County Extension Office by June 1, 2019. Non- 4H $ 157 |
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State Special Needs |
July 5-7 |
July , 2019 |
$ 80 Youth / $ 45Caregiver - Payment and Registration Due to the Meigs County Extension Office by July , 2019. |
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Beginner (Grades 3,4,5) |
June 10-13 |
May 31, 2019 |
$147.00 Due May 31, 2019 to the Gallia County Extension Office. Non 4H $157 |
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Teen Camp (Grades 9-12) |
June 14-17 |
June 1, 2019 |
$151.00 Payment and Registration Due to the OSU Extension -Gallia County by June 1, 2019. Non 4H $161 |
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June 6, 2019 |
May 23, 2019 |
$20 per camper & $5 for parent or guardian. Payment and Registration Due to OSU Extension - Gallia County by May 23, 2019 |
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June 27-June 30 |
May 25, 2019 |
$225.00 |
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July 14-19 |
June 10, 2019 |
$325.00 |
| Forestry Camp | Oct 11-12 | Oct 2019 | Registration Due |
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All camps (with the exception of Cloverbud DAY Camp) are held at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio. Directions to Camp.
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Visit Shooting Sports Camp for more information.