May 2018 Tanana istrit 4- es

Cooperative Extension Service l Tanana District Office l P.O. Box 758155 l Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-8155 l 907-474-1530

Tanana District 4-H News

Published by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

May 2018

Editor: Marla Lowder, 4-H & Youth Development Agent, [email protected] & Design: Ronda L. Boswell, 4-H Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

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Marla’s Roundup

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1 �� Camp Counselor Applications Due for Cloverbud Camp

4 �� Teen Club meeting, 6 p.m.5 �� Livestock Council meeting,

6:30 p.m.8-10 �� Livestock Clinic & Jackpot

Show9 �� Horse Council meeting, 10 a.m.12 �� Leaders Council meeting,

6:30 p.m.15 �� Registration Deadline for Junior Jamboree Camp17 �� Father’s Day18 �� Teen Club meeting, 6 p.m.25-28��Junior Jamboree Camp

Well, we are in the swing of spring and each day there is less and less snow. I am thankful for a slow melt as we could have had some serious issues if it had melted faster. Won’t be long now and we will be planting flowers

and gardens and mowing our lawns. I know it will be busy but I am ready for some green grass and colorful flowers. Thanks to everyone who came and had breakfast with me at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. It was a fun morning and I enjoyed sharing a little of my family with you through my mom’s homemade pancakes and syrup. I hope you know how much I appreciate each and every one of you and what you do for our program and the youth in it. Congratulations goes out to the young ladies who participated in the state horse contest and represented our district so well. Now some of them will prep and move on to nationals! Also, well done to those who participated in Public Presentation/Demonstration Day and congratulations to those moving on to state. Results for both of these events are inside.

••••••••••• What’s Inside •••••••••••

1 �� Livestock Council meeting, 6:30 p.m.

4 �� Camp Counselor Applications Due for Junior Jamboree

7 �� Teen Club meeting, 6 p.m.8 �� Leaders Council meeting, 6:30 p.m.12 �� Horse Council meeting, 10 a.m.13 �� Mother’s Day21 �� Teen Club meeting, 6 p.m.28 �� Memorial Day, 4-H Office

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2 �� Leaders and Members — Have You Enrolled Yet?2 �� Call for Camp Counselors3 �� Public Presentation/Demonstration Day Results4 �� State Horse Contest Results5 �� Livestock Clinic and Jackpot Show 6 �� Market Livestock Update7 �� Alaska Youth Livestock Camp8 �� Peony Fundraiser9-10 �� Junior Jamboree Registration Materials11-15 ��Camp Counselor Application Materials

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May 2018 Tanana District 4-H News

If you haven’t completed your enrollment online yet, you need to get it done right away. If not and something happens to you, you are not covered by insurance or liability insurance. You also should not be doing any fundraising using the 4-H name or logo. If you have questions, call the office at 474-1530 or stop in for help at 1000 University Ave., Room 109. And remember, DO NOT start a new record if you are RE-enrolling; simply sign in to your existing record and update your information from there. After completing the enrollment online, your next and final step is to pay the dues (except for leaders). Thank you!

Camp Dates Set Summer is fast approaching and we want everyone to be aware of our camp dates for this year so you can get them in your calendars. Junior Jamboree is set for June 25-28 and it always promises to be a good time! The teens have started the planning for it and the theme is set. It will be “Full STEAM Ahead.” There are some great educational classes picked out and I can’t wait! Cloverbud Camp is not far behind on July 16-18. We haven’t started planning this one yet, but soon will. I know it will be a fun and exciting camp as it always is. So, if you have youth who want to attend one of these camps, watch the upcoming newsletters as things start to unfold.

READY, SET ... LET’S CAMP!

Camp Counselors,It’s Time!

Inside the newsletter, you will find the application to be a camp counselor for either Junior Jamboree or Cloverbud Camp. I would hope that many of you who were counselors last year will return again and also a few new ones. Any questions, please give Marla a

call at 474-2427. Deadlines for applications are May 4 for Junior Jamboree and June 1 for Cloverbud Camp.

See pages 11-15 for camp counselor job description, application and

self evaluation.

ATTENTION, LEADERS AND MEMBERS!Have you enrolled yet? If not, you need to get it done!

All leaders are invited to the Lead-ers Council meetings held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Room 154 at the UAF University Park Building.

LEADERS COUNCIL MONTHLY

MEETINGS!

Hope to see you there!

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Let’s start off with a HUGE thank you to our judges for generously volunteering their time: Jill Armstrong, Tanya Lehman and Joyce Whitehorn! And thank you to all of the participants. Your presentations/demonstrations were just wonderful and informative. We learned all sorts of things from cockroaches to clicker training and from poultry parts to ponies.

Now ... what you are waiting for ... the results! May I have a drumroll, please?!

Cloverbud Class — Kindergarten-Grade 2 Demonstration: Leah Austin, Rockin’ Ranchers — Participation Ribbon, Tying

Junior Class — Grades 3-5 Illustrated Talk: Finn Knight, Rockin’ Ranchers — Grand Champion, An Overview of Cushing’s Disease in Horses Logan Reinheller, Rockin’ Ranchers — Reserve Champion, Three Great Chickens Walker Greer, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, Body Parts of a Turkey Rebecca Reinheller, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, Let’s Go Canter Jakan Reinheller, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, Gobble Gobble Jordan Boatman, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, Icelandic Ponies Power Point: Emma Austin, Rockin’ Ranchers — Reserve Champion, MeMe, Let’s Go to the Show!

Intermediate Class — Grades 6-8 Demonstration: Cora Christian, North Pole Ptarmigans — Blue Ribbon, Clicker Training Illustrated Talk: Shelby Seekins, Rockin’ Ranchers — Grand Champion, Owning Your Dream PowerPoint: Cierra Greer, Rockin’ Ranchers — Grand Champion, The Basics of Equine Nutrition Fionn Pietsch, Forget-Me-Not — Reserve Champion, Cockroaches Juliette Benson, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, Do You See What Eye See? Jacob Johnson, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, How to Build a Proper Turkey Coop Aaron Johnson, Rockin’ Ranchers – Blue Ribbon, Turkey Diseases

Seniors — Grades 9-12 PowerPoint: Danielle Johnson, Rockin’ Ranchers — Grand Champion, What to Do When a Catastrophic Injury Occurs Sophia Benson, Rockin’ Ranchers — Reserve Champion, My Road to Willow Lynna Tiemessen, Rockin’ Ranchers — Blue Ribbon, Elements of Trailering

AWARDS ARE BASED ON: Purple = Grand/Reserve Champion Blue = Excellent Red = Good White = Worthy

THE RESULTS ARE IN!Public Presentation/Demonstration Day

Congratulations to all of you! You all did a superb job! I hope to see you all and many more next year!

How to Train Your HumanBy Rover

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Horse JudgingTeams:2. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla Joslin3. Fairbanks Fillies — Cierra Greer, Larissa Seekins, Shelby Seekins and Danielle Johnson

Individuals:Junior:2. Shelby Seekins Intermediate:1. Cierra Greer 2. Juliette Benson 5. Larissa Seekins Senior:1. Sophia Benson 5. Danielle Johnson

Horse Judging Performance Champion — Danielle JohnsonHorse Judging Oral Reason Champion — Cierra Greer Horse Judging Overall Champion — Cierra Greer

Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks:Junior:2. Cierra Greer — Basics of Equine NutritionSenior:1. Sophia Benson — My Road to Willow2. Mandy Montano — Horse Care in the Cold

Horse Bowl:Teams:1. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla Joslin

The State Horse Contest was held April 20-21 in Kenai. We had a great time and our district youth really shined. Following are the results with placings from our district. If you have questions about the contest, talk to one of the youth who participated in it. I am so proud of each and everyone of our youth and their coaches and parents. A big thanks goes out to Anna Marie Benson for being the team’s coach and helping them learn to be so competitive. This team will now have a chance to go on and compete in one of the events at nationals.

High Points:1. Sophia Benson 5. Danielle Johnson

HippologyTeams Overall:1. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla JoslinHigh Point Overall:1. Sophia Benson 2. Juliette Benson

Stations Individuals:1. Sophia Benson Station Teams:1. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla JoslinExam Individuals:1. Juliette Benson 2. Sophia BensonExam Teams:1. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla Joslin

Horse Judging Individuals:1. Sophia BensonHorse Judging Teams:1. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla JoslinTeam Problems:1. Tanana Trotters — Sophia Benson, Juliette Benson, Mandy Montano and Priscilla Joslin2. Fairbanks Fillies — Cierra Greer, Larissa Seekins, Shelby Seekins and Danielle Johnson

Contest Results for Tanana District

Tanana District 4-H Youth Sweep State Horse Contest

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Be sure to “LIKE” Tanana District 4-H and Alaska 4-H on Facebook. You’ll find some AWESOME information on these pages!

HEY, 4-H’ERS!

EARLY REGISTRATION: March 1-‐June 3 Due Friday, June 3, by 5 p.m. $15 per Youth Participant $40 per Youth’s Family

LATE REGISTRATION: June 4-‐June 10 $20 per Youth Participant $45 per Youth’s Family

JACKPOT PRIZES To Be Announced

LIVESTOCK CLINIC & JACKPOT SHOWSave the dates — June 8-10

Marjorie Robson is coming and will be working with large and small livestock. It will be a great educational experience and can count as your animal showmanship clinic.

Friday — rabbits and cavies, 4-8 p.m.

Saturday — goats, sheep, steers and pigs, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday — poultry, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

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Cattle, Feeder Beef and BisonIBR-Bovine rhinotracheitis — requiredBVD-Bovine virus diarrhea — requiredPI-3-Parainfluenza 3 — requiredWart vaccine — suggestedReindeerClostridial, 7-way — requiredRespiratory, 3-way — requiredIBR, BVD, PI3— requiredSheep and GoatsCDT-clostridium perfringens type D & tetanus — suggestedSwineErysipelas — required (consistent with manufacturer's recommendations)

May 4: Organized weigh-in for large animals, 4-8 p.m., at Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds, for those who wish to weigh their animals. Tagging and photos also to be available.June 9: Large Livestock Jackpot Clinic and Show. The Livestock Council is bringing in an outside judge to do a clinic and a show at Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds. Event begins at 9 a.m.July 1: Check on any medicated feeds and all medica-tions for withdrawal dates for all market animals.July 8-16: Weigh-in Week. Beginning weights of all small animal market projects (turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens and rabbits) must be turned in to 4-H office along with full-body, close-up picture of animal, date picture taken and 4-H band number (tattoo number for rabbits).July 13: Organized weigh-in for turkeys, geese and ducks, 6-7 p.m., at Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, for those who wish to weigh their animals. Banding and photos also to be available.July 28: Entry Day, 1-6 p.m. at Largen Barn. Buyer contacts and record books due.July 30: Barn setup; potluck when work is finished, 5 p.m.

2018 MARKET LIVESTOCK UPDATEGuidelines according to the state veterinarian, Dr. Robert Gerlach

IMPORTANT TO NOTE!For each vaccine listed, be sure to note whether it is SUGGESTED or REQUIRED for your animal. If the vaccine is required, proof that it was administered must be submitted on entry day. Proof consists of the following: l Name of vaccine l Expiration date: Vaccine shall not be expired when administered. l Manufacturer l Date vaccine administered l Lot number l Who administered vaccine

Vaccinations — Suggested or Required? Things the veterinarian will look for on delivery day:

warts, enlarged external lymph nodes (especially on sheep and goats), infectious or conta-gious diseases (including external para-

sites), clinical signs of dermatitis (ringworm) and evidence of castration, when applicable.

You should have the animal in the best physical shape prior to going to the fair. This

includes providing good nutrition, vaccinations and parasite control. These precautions will en-

able the animal to have a strong immune system and avoid getting ill when they are exposed to the

other animals and the stress of being away from home and at the fair.

Important Dates to Remember!Aug. 2: Delivery of animals to fair. Small animals, 2-8 p.m., and large animals, 4-8 p.m. Remember, there will be a vet check before animals can be brought into the barns.Aug. 3: Mandatory barn meeting, 11 a.m.Aug. 3: Official fair weigh-in, noon-2 p.m.Aug. 10: Mandatory barn meeting, 11 a.m.Aug. 12: Animal pickup day and barn cleanup, 7 a.m.Aug. 26: Small animals delivered to buyer unless other arrangements with buyer are made.Sept. 10: Record books turned in to 4-H leader/FFA advi-sor in order to be eligible for a market project next year.

Questions? Contact Marla Lowder at 474-2427 or [email protected].

* REMEMBER TO DO YOUR SHOWMANSHIP CLINICS!

Watch listserv for dates.

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Alaska Youth Livestock Camp

McCullough Fitting Clinic

Maine Aim Ranch- Teaching all you need to know to Clip, Fit and

Join us on: JULY 11-13, 2018Location: ALASKA STATE FAIR GROUNDS, PALMER, ALASKA

Event Schedule: Presenters

Wednesday, July 11, Beef

Thursday, July 12, Beef

Sheep/Goats

Friday, July 13, Beef

Sheep/Goats

Showmanship Contest/Awards/Closing

Registration Fees: Limited Youth Enrollment for each species.

Mat-Su/Copper River Enrolled in 4

Non-Enrolled 4-H & Other District 4

Contact for Registration & Questions

Erin Sturdivant, 907


McCullough Fitting Clinic

Teaching all you need to know to Clip, Fit and Show like a PRO!

13, 2018 ALASKA STATE FAIR GROUNDS, PALMER, ALASKA

Presenters - Chuck & Karen McCullough & Family

Beef - Washing, Everyday Care, Feeding

Beef - Blades and Clippers, Clipping

Sheep/Goats – Washing, Everyday Care, Feeding

Beef - Fitting, Showmanship

Sheep/Goats – Clipping, Fitting, Showmanship

Showmanship Contest/Awards/Closing

Limited Youth Enrollment for each species.

Su/Copper River Enrolled in 4-H - $25 fee

Other District 4-H Youth - $50

Contact for Registration & Questions

Erin Sturdivant, 907-315-8122 [email protected]


Teaching all you need to know to Clip, Fit and

[email protected]

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$15 Peony Root - Includes: Root, Fertilizer, and Directions

$25 Peony Root Including Planting - Purchaser Prepares Peony Planting Site - Root Guarantee for One Year - No Additional Replanting Fee

Cash/Check Payable to: Tanana District 4-H Teen Club

Polar Peonies, LLC

General MacMahon Raspberry/Crimson Red

Double Bloom Mid-Season

Excellent Cut Flower Height 30-36”

Festiva Maxima White

Center Crimson Flecks Double Bloom

Early, Fragrant Cut Flower Height 30-36”

Joker Pink

Pink Picotee Edge Double Bloom

Mid-Season Height 32”

Help 4 -H Youth Develop Leadership and Skills at

Local, State & National Educational Programs and Events

A Collaborative Project:

Tanana District 4-H Teen Club Peony Fundraiser Contacts: Priscilla Rice, 907-347-3570, and Stephen Rice, 907-347-3571

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Junior Jamboree is an overnight camp designed for youth who are going into grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Camp will run June 25-28 at Twin Bears Camp, which is located on Chena Hot Springs Road between Mile 29 and 30. Youth will rotate through classes based on the theme “Full STEAM Ahead!” Swimming, crafts, group games, campfire ceremonies, skits and singing will still be a part of the traditional

camp fun! Campers will belong to a cabin group headed by a high school-aged 4-H counselor. Adult 4-H leaders and the 4-H agent will serve as chaperones, directors and volunteer leaders of activities.

Camper’s Name: Gender:________ Grade Completed:_________

Mailing Address: _____ City: Zip:____________

Parent’s Name: ________________________________________ Home Phone: _________ Work Phone:________

Email:__________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you currently enrolled as a 4-H member? Yes No

Check fee enclosed: _____$95 4-H member _____$85 additional family 4-H members _____$110 Non-4-H member _____$20-late fee if after June 15 TOTAL DUE: $________ (Make checks payable to Tanana District 4-H Leaders Council.)

REGISTRATION FORM — JUNIOR JAMBOREE 2018

REGISTER BY JUNE 15! ($20-late fee charged after June 15.)

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: l Campers arrive at 6 p.m. Monday, June 25. (Please note: Dinner will NOT be provided for campers on June 25.) l Campers leave at 11 a.m. Thurs- day, June 28.

REGISTRATION FEES: l 4-H member — $95 ($85 for additional enrolled family members) l Non-4-H member — $110 l Registration deadline — June 15 l Late fee — $20 l Limit — 40 campers

Please detach, complete and return registration form by June 15. Be sure to include the Emergency & Medical/Health Information Form on next page! Mail both forms and pay-ment to: 4-H Junior Jamboree, Cooperative Extension Service, P.O. Box 758155, Fairbanks, AK 99775-8155. For questions, call 474-1530 or 474-2427.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Thank you!

Full STEAM Ahead!YOUTH/4-H JUNIOR JAMBOREE

June 25-28, 2018 @ Twin Bears Camp

Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics

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Leaders should keep a copy of this form to have available when they are with club members.

Form date: 11-17

Emergency & Medical / Health Information

Name _________________________________________ Birth date ________ Sex _________ Age _________ Parent or guardian ________________________________________ Email ________________________________ Mailing address __________________________________________________________________________________ Physical address _________________________________________________________________________________ Home phone ____________________ Work phone _____________________ Cell phone ___________________

Relatives or friends to act in my behalf, in case of emergency, if I cannot be reached: _________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Emergency contact name/relationship Emergency contact name/relationship __________________ ____________________ _______________________ ________________________ Home phone Alternate phone Home phone Alternate phone _________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Address Address

Family physician ________________________________________ Phone ________________________________

Under doctor’s care now? ___________ If yes, please explain on back. Prescribed medicine ____________________________________________ (All meds must be turned in to chaperone or camp nurse.) Allergies to medications/foods/insects/other? ________ List ____________________________________________

Health History: Is youth subject to: Indicate YES or NO _____ Hernia _____ Hay fever ______ Nervous disorders ______ Asthma _____ Frequent colds _____ Fainting spells ______ Sleepwalking ______ Ear/sinus _____ Allergies _____ Insect stings ______ Drug sensitivity ______ Enuresis (bed wetting) _____ Epilepsy _____ Heart trouble ______ Diabetes (take insulin?) _____ Food allergies _____ Bleeding/clotting disorders

If YES on any of the above, please explain ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Has the youth had: _____ Poliomyelitis _____ Hay fever _____ Rheumatic fever _____ Appendicitis attack _____ Measles ______ Mumps _____ Chicken pox _____ Whooping cough ______ Scarlet fever Is the youth pregnant? ________________________ Date of last tetanus booster: ___________________________

Identify any physical/emotional problems that would prevent full participation in the program. ___________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Authorization: I hereby give my permission to the medical staff selected by the Cooperative Extension Service faculty/staff to order x-rays, routine tests and treatment for the above named youth. In the event I, or one of the above named designees cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give my consent to emergency medical treatment, hospitalization or other medical treatment as needed. I will assume all financial obligations incurred if not covered by insurance.

___________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Signature of parent/guardian Date

Note: If bringing medications to the event or program, please make sure that your name is on them and that dosage directions are clearly indicated.

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4-H Camp Counselor JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTIES:1. Be responsible for health, welfare and safety of campers.2. Supervise cabin group during nonscheduled time.3. Supervise all duties of cabin group, such as KP, cleaning showers, bathrooms, cabin, etc.4. Carry out duties as assigned by director or other adult staff.5. Assist with and participate in the discovery group learning phase of the program.6. Take part in planning evening recreation activities, campfires, etc.7. Be in your cabin each night at "quiet time."

RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Be enthusiastically involved in camp.2. Be familiar with the objectives of camp.3. Establish and maintain a rapport with your cabin group.4. Get to know each camper.5. Encourage camper participation in activities and educational programs.6. Promote respect for Twin Bears camp facility and natural surroundings.7. Keep camper morale high.8. Lead by being a good example.9. Deal with discipline and report serious problems to director.10. Show NO favoritism.11. Contact the director or nurse at first signs of injury, illness or irregularities with campers or self.12. Maintain good sense of humor; do not lose temper.13. See that both you and your cabin group get enough sleep.14. Maintain communications with staff.15. Be responsible for keeping cabin clean and orderly.

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4-H Camp CounselorAPPLICATION

There is required counselor training: Dates and times will be identified prior to each camp session.

Qualifications: 1. Must be willing to follow all rules and behavioral recommendations. 2. Must have completed 8th grade and above for Junior Jamboree Camp.* 3. Must have completed 6th grade and above for Cloverbud Camp.* 4. Must enjoy working with younger kids 5. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that counselors are enrolled 4-H members. 6. Must be able to attend all training sessions and camp.**

*Exceptions are determined on a case-by-case interview. **If you cannot attend the training sessions, you must schedule an appointment with Marla Lowder to cover the material.

Name ___ Grade just completed

Address City

State/ZIP Phone

List any camps and the years you attended as a camper:

List all prior experience(s) you have been a counselor, year(s) or experience, name of camp(s), special duties, etc.:

List Expiration DatesDo you have an up-to-date Red Cross First Aid Card? CPR Card?

Have you passed Red Cross Lifesaving? Jr. Sr. WSI

List your hobbies and interests:

List two people as references:

1. Phone

2. Phone (Application continues on next page!)

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4-H Camp Counselor (APPLICATION CONT’D)

Check all areas you have experience in:

Group games Hikes Canoeing Crafts Skits Drama Singing Sports Archery Outdoor cooking Nature study Campfires

Explain briefly your experience (include place, time period, year, etc.) as a learner and teacher in areas checked and any other areas that might be helpful in a camp or learning setting:

Write a short essay on why you want to be a counselor (include leadership experience, cooperative learning experiences, teaching experiences, etc.:

Return application to: UAF Cooperative Extension Service Tanana District 4-H Program P.O. Box 758155 Fairbanks, AK 99775-8155

Fax: 474-6885 Phone: 474-2427

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4-H Camp Counselor SELF-EVALUATION

(GOOD AT — OK — LOUSY)

“What you DO speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

NAME:___________________________________________________________________________ GOOD AT OK LOUSY1. GOOD HEALTH AND VITALITY

A. Energy to last a whole day with 10-12 campers.

B. Good eating habits.

C. Will make sure campers/counselors get enough sleep.

2. ACCEPTABLE TO OTHERS

A. Dress to look nice yet practical.

B. Clean in body and mind.

C. Courteous, mannerly and friendly.

D. Sense of humor, justice and fun.

E. Cooperation (with directors, campers, counselors).

3. ADAPTABLE TO CAMP LIFE

A. Love children — all types.

B. Capacity to accept responsibility and to work as a member of the group.

C. Ability to be at home in the out-of-doors.

D. Ability to teach skills.

E. Understand the needs of campers; places their needs ahead of personal desires during camp.

(Self-Evaluation continues on next page!)

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4-H Camp Counselor (SELF-EVALUATION CONT’D)

GOOD AT OK LOUSY4. EMOTIONAL MATURITY

A. Good moral character and integrity.

B. Accept suggestions and carry them out.

C. Do not have emotional outbursts (anger, tears, etc.).

D. Do not get homesick.

E. Follow through and don’t have to be reminded.

F. Stand by convictions — not misguided by others.

G. Ability to be “father/mother” for a week and “deal” with a cabin-full of campers.

H. Know when I am “beyond my depth” and consult with adult staff.

I. Have high standards in regard to coeducational activities and maintains them.

5. RESOURCES

A. Conversation — use and encourage clean language and show high respect for all in words and deeds.

B. Games — can teach several for camp age group.

C. Crafts — interested in learning skills and helping campers achieve.

D. Nature lore — knowledge of and interest in nature.

E. Athletics — skill in at least one camp sport.

F. Music — can lead group singing, sing while others are leading and encourage campers to sing.

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