Teens

4-H Camp Teen Counselors Needed

 4-H Camp June 8-11, 2010

 Teen Counselors are vital at camp to complete the leadership team. Counselors in Training (CITs), will be age 14 and 15 while teens ages 16 and 17 will serve as teen leaders.  Interviews for new CITs and teen leaders will be held on March 29th.  You will be notified the following week if a position is available.  Unfortunately, we will be unable to take all teen counselors who apply.  Orientation sessions will be held the following dates:

The training for teen leaders will be held  

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 (Election Day, No School)

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Henry County CES Office

The training for adult and teen leaders will be held

 Thursday, May 20, 2010

 6:30 pm. – 8:30 p.m.

Shelby County CES Office

 Due to 4-H Camp policy changes the camp training above is mandatory. 

Teen counselor applications are available here and should be returned to Kelly Woods by March 5th.

Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Teen Conference is an outstanding opportunity for youth who have graduated from the eighth grade through age 19.  The 4-H Teen Conference program is designed to develop leadership & citizenship skills, inspire teens to continue their involvement in 4-H and acquaint them with our land-grant university, the University of Kentucky.  Planned & designed to satisfy a wide range of interests everyone will find something that will appeal to them.  Delegates choose from among several interest areas for tracks, college visits, tours, workshops, and issues seminars.   Teen Conference will be held at the University of Kentucky June 14-17.   The cost of the conference is $150.00.  The 4-H Council may provide financial assistance if needed.  Financial assistance requests must be made by April 1.  Registration must be completed by April 17th.  Contact the Cooperative Extension Service for registration materials and additional information.